Alaina Sparks-Pollux

Alaina "Laney" Sparks-Pollux (Formerly Liam Sparks) is a resident of Lower Duck Pond.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Alaina was born on the 18th of August 1998 in Hydroelectric City. She was assigned male at birth, being originally named Liam Sparks. She was born to Tanya Sparks and an Unknown Father. Tanya married her then boyfriend Matthew Pollux when Alaina was 1 year old. Consequently her last name was changed to "Sparks-Pollux."
Tanya spiked Alaina's interest in music and she started piano lessons at the age of 3. Tanya left her family due to unknown reasons in 2002, therefore the majority of Alaina's childhood was spent with her step-father Matthew and family friend Bruce Malte. 
It was evident early on that Alaina had trouble speaking. Often stumbling and stuttering over words, she often visited a speech therapist. After years of attending appointments, her speech impediment barely improved, and she eventually stopped going, deciding to live with her stutter rather than waste money on sessions that didn't work.
When Alaina was 7 her sister Taylor Pollux was born, and she was often left with the task of babysitting her while their dad worked in the hair salon next door. Thus, the two became close. This was also around the time Alaina discovered her love of photography. She recieved a polaroid camera for her birthday (which she later gave as a gift to Taylor) and often spent her pocket money buying film. 
Alaina attended Richland High School, where she was bullied frequently. She often found herself hiding in the staff room or music department with her music teacher Fabian Oscar Green, whom she became close friends with. He encouraged her to participate in music competitions, as he could tell she was naturally virtuoistic. 
When she was 16, Alaina came out as transgender with the help of Fabian. She had always felt uncomfortable in her body, all of her family and friends supported her. Soon after, she left LDP for college in Hydroelectric. Here she studied photography and became friends with other students such as Gale Carrera. Alaina was present when Gale lost his leg in a hiking accident, and has refrained from walking that trail ever since. 
===Adult life===
Alaina moved back to Lower Duck Pond when she was 20. She currently resides in a small studio apartment in the industrial area. She got a job as an assistant photographer for T&T magazine, and usually makes ends meet. She is still regularly in contact with Fabian.
She started Transgender Hormone Replacement Therapy in early 2021.
==Personality==
Alaina is extremely nervous and shy, even around people she's close to. She's extremely polite, likes to joke, and comes out more when she's discussing something she's passionate about. She tries not to speak with people if she can help it, and likes to keep herself to herself. However, she has been improving on growing her confidence.
==Appearance==
Alaina is relatively tanned, has her light brown hair tied in a ponytail extremely often and wears large round glasses. She likes to wear flannel shirts and bows, as well as high top sneakers.
She has a tattoo on her left hand of a butterfly. She got it because she thought it looked cute.
==Hobbies==
An avid reader, Alaina is often seen at the library, either volunteering or reading. She still often plays Piano, whether it be busking in the streets, or just jamming in a coffee shop.
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