Bryn Haubricke

"My name's Bryn! ...I would really, really like to say it's short for Bryan, but...it's unfortunately just really posh or something." -- Bryn, introducing himself.Bryn is a short, seventeen year old student at Thirlcrest that works as an Editor (MR) for the Thirlcrest Times. He is an artistic, yet probably somewhat naive boy who always tries to put his friends before himself.
== Appearance ==
Bryn is shorter than most, standing at a "staggering" 5'4" and matching height with even those on the cheer team. His mop of brown hair is usually so messy it comes down over his eyes, obscuring bright green eyes. His typical ensemble consists of a dark green or straight black hoodie over either a school-issued sweater or the uniform, even during the warmer seasons such as Spring or Summer--a choice made specifically to cover his thin arms and light physique. He weighs about 109 pounds, teetering on the edge of "unhealthily underweight" with a BMI of 18.8.
Presently, however, Bryn looks much akin to a zombie--his eyes now have deep, black eyebags around the bottom, and his skin is so emaciated that it looks like his cheeks have begun to sink into his face. He is never without a bruise or a bandage on his head, although his cuts from past confrontations have begun to heal. Currently, Bryn is categorized as "severely underweight," and has dropped 11 pounds due to his refusal to eat; standing now at 94 pounds with a BMI of 16.2.
After some time, Bryn is now on the road to recovery; the scars and scratches have faded, the bandages have been removed, and the dark circles are gone. As he's begun eating more, Bryn's skill has filled out, and now he looks much like your average twink; although he's still underweight, it has improved dramatically; with a new diet and an exercise regimen that includes running from bullies, he's gained nine pounds, bumped back up to 103 pounds, with a BMI of 17.7.
== Characteristics ==
Bryn has a natural well of charisma that has served him well on his first few days at Thirlcrest Academy. His friendly disposition and way with words has allowed him to meet people and make acquaintances from all walks of life and from all sorts of cliques; notably, members of the Outcasts and jocks on the Varsity football team. People he is most thankful to have met, for they have made his days at Thirlcrest more bearable than he's been warned about. It was because of this that Bryn was able to build on the confidence he mustered on the first day, allowing himself not to hide who he truly is.
However, buried beneath that charismatic exterior, is his truest personality; that of a quiet, reserved artist. Bryn has mastered his own emotions, handling them with tender care. His mental and emotional health suffered for a long time before he found an outlet in art. He turned to various forms of self-expression, such as writing--prompting him to join the Thirlcrest Times, of which he became a recent member--music, and drawing. Years spent venting his frustrations turned ever so slowly into being able to organize his thoughts. He doesn't act out, doesn't yell, scream, or hit. He does his best to remain calm no matter the situation.
Perhaps, it was because of that, that he was able to face one of his biggest fears; being homosexual. For a long time, he was unaware of his feelings towards men, only just recently discovering how he felt after he attended a party thrown by the Outcasts. When he first had these "thoughts," as he called them, he tried to deny them for a long while; but when he came to those he trusted most with his worries, they affirmed him, and thus--although tentatively--Bryn came to terms with his feelings, though they are still very, very new. 
Nowadays, however, Bryn has been seen struggling to even go to class; despite his meager standing, it seems as though he's been losing weight as he refuses to eat. He's spent many a-nights sleepless in his dorm room after his roommate was expelled, suffering from panic attacks at night--and sometimes even during the day. He was getting bullied almost daily by different groups--such as the Prefects, and the Bruisers; and was even kidnapped by Greasers. His emotional state began to nosedive after Roxie was expelled, Vincent looking like he was going to leave Times, and getting into a massive argument with the boy he loves. He nearly jumped from the roof of the Science Building in an attempt to end his life; thankfully, however, the event would never come to pass.
After finding his inner strength thanks to the help of his friends, Bryn is now on the road to recovery; managing to get some sleep, little by little beginning to eat bigger meals, and actually taking a stand for himself when met with adversity. Bryn now aims to direct this kindness back at his fellow Times members, many of whom he sees suffering at the hands of their own problems. The recovery process will be long, and he still struggles with his mental problems, but Bryn is confident he can continue, no matter how grueling the journey may be. 
In April, however, Bryn has devolved yet again; becoming a desperate paranoiac. After being bullied into believing his own group secretly hates him, he's on the track to prove himself to the group while also inadvertently closing himself off from his circle of closest friends. He wants their approval more than anything, fearing what would happen to him if he were to be kicked from the Times; he'd go back to being a nonnie, and with no social standing to protect him, he fears the bullying would get as bad as it did in February. There was a time he'd never have broken his own moral rules; now, however, he isn't so sure. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1HvoLXbR6g&t=02s -- A recording of Bryn's voice claim, starting at 0:02 seconds. 
== Character Background ==
Bryn has been purposefully tight-lipped about his origins, hiding them from even his most trusted friends and associates. It is one of the biggest secrets he carries with himself.
His student file at the academy indicates he originally lived in Syracuse, New York, before being sent to the reformatory academy for multiple acts of theft. His grades have been well above average; fluctuating every so often, but never falling below that dreadful C-minus. Not much else is known to the student body; the faculty have the details Bryn isn't keen on sharing. However, more recently, Bryn has come forward with a few things; his big reveal being that his mother was an addict, and currently, has passed away from a drug overdose. He also alluded to "having" to steal food in a conversation with Garrett Dawson, a newer student, and it is why he got sent to Thirlcrest.
Bryn has begun to open up about his past to his peers. He was born in Syracuse, and shortly after his birth, moved to the Manhattan area due to financial reasons. His mother became a prostitute/bartender in order to support herself and her only son, who lived in squalor in the big, bustling city. Bryn's father is unknown, having skipped out on he and his mother after Bryn's birth, for unknown reasons. During a weekend trip back to Manhattan at the beginning of April, Bryn admitted that the food he'd stolen came from a nearby orphanage; his greatest shame, and something he will never be able to forgive himself for. 
== Relationships ==
=== Damon Castillo -- Lover, But Apart ===
It is only Bryn's best guess if he and Damon are actually in a committed relationship; what is definitively true, however, is Damon and Bryn's very close friendship. He was one of the first two people Bryn met on his first day at Thirlcrest, and ever since, the two have been inseparable; Damon pushed Bryn to join the Times, and Bryn has been Damon's shoulder to cry on. At first it was a little seedling, but now Bryn has fully confronted and admitted his feelings for Damon. There is something they need to work through, Bryn believes.
Fast forward a month later, Bryn blew up on Damon after Ricky told him he and Damon had spent some time together--sinisterly insinuating that it was romantic. Bryn threw a pair of headphones at the guy, and thought their friendship was over for good; going so far as to having an article on Damon and his plethora of girls in his drafts. However, Damon has since earned his way back into Bryn's heart, after he came to Bryn's rescue when he was on the cusp of throwing himself off the Science Building shortly after Roxie was kicked from the Times.
The two reconnected around mid-March despite all the trials and tribulations presented to their relationship; becoming ever closer as Damon and Bryn finally became an actual, genuine couple. Towards the end of April, however, the bliss of being together was short-lived; Damon told the Times they were dating, and in response, members laughed at Bryn for being with him. They had their reasons, but Bryn was deeply shaken by the incident; and so was Damon. The two--at Damon's insistence on doing so--broke up with a promise to reconnect after their lives at Thirlcrest had ended. Bryn holds out hope that he'll finally be with Damon one day.
=== Vanessa Grieves -- Best Friend ===
Vanessa was one of the first two people Bryn met alongside Damon on his first day at Thirlcrest. The two have grown inseparable since that day; Vanessa brings an aura of calm and down-to-Earthedness to the chaos that is Thirlcrest Academy. They watched each other join cliques, make friends, and grow together as students during their first days together. Now, she is Bryn's closest friend, after weathering the storm that was Damon Castillo pulling on some emotional strings. Bryn wouldn't admit this as a member of the Times, but while his article was being reviewed, he almost jumped to join the Outcasts just because he knew she was a new member.
Bryn and Vanessa haven't talked much after, unfortunately; their respective cliques being at odds with each other even if Bryn himself is on good terms with the Music Club. Despite this, their friendship has remained strong; nothing could separate the two, and they've proven that together.
=== Panna'cotta Saskatoon -- Best Friend ===
Panna'cotta is one of Bryn's closest confidants in Thirlcrest. The two have weathered storm after metaphorical storm together in their dealings with the student body of Thirlcrest Academy, and their friendship has grown ever stronger for it. Panna'cotta was the first person Bryn came out to a few days after the Outcast party when he started realizing his feelings towards men, and she accepted him with open arms--even going so far as to try and set him up with someone who, funnily enough, seemed more interested in her. The pair of them are as thick as thieves.
=== Modesta Lashaki -- Best Friend (Former) ===
Bryn and Modesta are very, very strong friends--the two of them having become very close very quickly. They have supported each other through their own darkest times and struggles--Bryn having comforted her when it was revealed she had almost stabbed a man to death. To date, she is one of three people who know Bryn almost jumped to his death from the Science Building; and Bryn has assisted her--or rather, tried to--against her dealings with the Prefects. Unfortunately, however; despite the ample evidence he had against the Prefects, he was unable to stop her being expelled from the academy when they framed her for stabbing Luke Powers.
=== David Marquea -- Best Friend ===
Bryn and David have only interacted once, while the two of them were watching a basketball game between members of the Art Club--of which, Bryn is a member--and a few members of the varsities. Bryn had questions about the T-Times as a clique, and David was there to answer them. While the two may not be particularly close, Bryn does hold David in a slightly high regard and hopes to forge a stronger friendship with him.
Since becoming a full-fledged member, Bryn has become unbelievably close with David; the two have been there for each other during Bryn's time at Thirlcrest. Bryn holds David in extremely high regard, and would probably say that David is one of Bryn's closest friends within the time. More recently, however, Bryn has noticed David becoming more and more withdrawn, sad; he hopes to extend every helping hand possible to help the poor boy before the darkness consumes him. 
=== Suzie M. Lockett -- Close Friend ===
Bryn and Suzie have only interacted a few times, but Bryn would say she is definitely part of his inner circle. He holds Suzie in high regard for agreeing to take Thirlcrest's newest student on a fake date to the Winter Ball; Bryn only having asked because he believed a date was required to attend, not the $15 entrance fee. Her agreeing to his request made him feel special, as she had been nominated for Winter Ball Queen and was not only risking her popularity and crown, but also making him look really, really good to his peers. Even if in the end one did not need a date, the gesture was unbelievably kind.
=== Rhys Driver -- Close Friend ===
"Those guys are bad news." -- Rhys, attempting to warn Bryn about his companions.
Bryn and Rhys haven't always seen eye to eye, such as the time when Rhys quite literally tied him to a chair that members of the varsity were trying to force him out of; but Bryn recognizes that Rhys has his best interests at heart, in his own way. He's been attempting to guide Bryn using sage advice that Bryn has, unfortunately, not always listened to; which has come back to bite him in the end. Rhys, alongside his boyfriend Shiloh, was there for Bryn when he first began to realize he might have feelings for Damon--and used that sage advice to point Bryn in the right direction.
Bryn is deeply grateful to Rhys for providing a safe haven during the night of the Valentine's Ball; his lighthouse protecting him and all of his friends from being arrested by SHRIKE during their raid on the school.
=== Artie Amir-Ambrose -- Close Friend ===
Bryn and Artie are close, having trauma-bonded over the course of a few weeks due to multiple events; Bryn was there while Artie was struggling with an overstimulation episode, and Artie was there for Bryn during one of his panic attacks in February. Ever since, they've shared a strong sense of trust; a trust that only deepened after Artie and Damon grew apart due to Damon's insistence on hassling the Times. There was a very brief moment where things were tense between them, but that was quickly smoothed over with a quick but heartfelt apology, and the two are as close as they've always been.
=== Ricky Carter -- Friend (Slightly Tense) ===
Bryn and Ricky got off to a rocky start after Ricky slammed him against the wall when he discovered they were both crushing on Damon. Bryn held a slightly negative opinion of him before they became closer in mid-February, when it was discovered Damon was seeing them both; leading Ricky to dump Damon, and forge a strong friendship with Bryn, despite their many differences. Again, however, their relationship soured when neither of them could give up their infatuation with Damon; and when Damon and Bryn finally became a couple, Ricky nearly tore them apart by accusing Bryn of manipulating Damon, believing Bryn was doing the same to him at the time. 
Now, however, Bryn--with the help of fellow cheerleader Valerie Fiala--has since loosely patched things with Ricky. Although the cheer is still wary of Bryn for perceived slights, Bryn has earned a modicum of trust back--and angles to earn back every bit of lost trust, deeply valuing his friendship with the cheerleader.
=== Cliff Hausman -- Friend ===
"You know, Cliff, if you need somewhere to sit--you can use my face." -- Something Bryn almost said while intoxicated at the Outcast party.
Cliff, in Bryn's eyes, has a heart of gold--even if he and Panna'cotta's relationship is sour, Bryn allows himself to see the best in Cliff. He and Cliff became close after Cliff made the effort to introduce himself to a lonely Bryn; and, somewhere along the line, became the catalyst for Bryn realizing his feelings for men. Though Bryn doesn't exactly see Cliff in that light, the two of them seem to be relatively close.
=== Vincent Kühn -- Friend ===
Bryn classifies Vincent as a friend because he believes their relationship is currently hanging on by a thread; even if, in reality, they are much closer than Bryn realizes. Vincent and Bryn haven't always gotten along; Vincent disapproving of his actions made directly against the Prefects, and after an argument they had shortly before Modesta was expelled, Bryn threatened to quit the Times. However, he tries to foster as much good will with Vincent as he can, and vice-versa; stepping in when Vincent is at odds with Varsity, and remaining on quiet standby with his camera and audio recorder when Prefects are pulling their usual tricks. He even rallied the Times behind Vincent shortly before Roxie was kicked, the group having made cupcakes, a get-well-card, and an article about Vincent; it never came to pass, unfortunately. Vincent left the building before they could be given to him.
Bryn's opinion hasn't changed much; despite Vincent himself telling Bryn they were actually close, Bryn's since been bullied into believing otherwise. The idea Vincent hasn't promoted him to Supervisor despite his qualifications because he secretly hates him was planted in his head by Max, leading Bryn to become wary of Vincent yet simultaneously desperate for his approval. To make matters worse, Vincent will occasionally comment about Bryn's homosexuality, leading Bryn to believe that's why Vincent doesn't like him.
=== Igor Kozryev -- Friend ===
Igor and Bryn are polar opposites; Igor is a towering wall of muscle on the varsity team, and Bryn is a short and skinny member of the Times. Yet, there seems to be something of a budding friendship between the two. Bryn was tagging along while the greasers and the varsities were hanging out in the back lot when Igor approached Bryn and taught him how to defend himself. The two mock-sparred while Igor was giving pointers; Bryn was forever thankful for that day, as the knowledge as already proven useful to know. Though they haven't interacted much, Bryn is grateful to know that Igor sees more than his puny size and meek demeanor.
=== Brett McKnight -- Friend ===
After Brett and Igor saved Bryn from a Greaser, the two of them actually got an opportunity to talk; and became fast friends through Bryn's prior connections inside Varsity, namely Igor. Brett invited Bryn to a beach party Varsity was holding, and although Bryn ended up being unable to attend due to a migraine, he counted himself lucky Brett saw him as something more than the short guy covered in bandages and bruises. Bryn's respect for him grew deeper when the jock came to his aid, protecting him from an unknown assailant and making sure he was safe inside the Varsity clubhouse. He has yet to repay the debt he feels he owes Brett; on top of wishing the two of them could share a more normal friendship despite their differences.
=== Shiloh Bigwood -- Friend ===
Shiloh was a beacon in a very dark time for Bryn. Though they've only interacted once, Bryn is forever thankful for that interaction; it put his feelings for men in perspective, thanks to Shiloh's words of wisdom. Without his guidance, Bryn would probably have shut himself down, forcing himself to be unhappy and unwilling to admit how he feels. He wishes he got to talk to Shiloh more, and plans to in the future, but Bryn would count Shiloh as a much-needed friend. 
Having fulfilled his wish to talk more, Bryn sees Shiloh as somewhat of a misguided angel; Shiloh helped Bryn calm down from a panic attack the night of the SHRIKE raid with his sense of humor and adorable little cats inside his place of residence inside the lighthouse. 
=== Mason Tasker -- Friend ===
Mason and Bryn became somewhat close due to their mutual enemy Todd Egan. Mason learned that Bryn had been investigating Todd for almost a month straight while Bryn was preparing to post several articles on the former student. Mason approached Bryn, asked to see his evidence, and Bryn (reluctantly) agreed. He almost walked away due to his innate distrust of the prefect program, but Mason won him over by giving Bryn access to the file itself, thus enabling him to see that Mason was legit. Bryn turned over all the photographic evidence he'd collected on Todd, added it to the file, and the file would later play a role in Todd Egan's expulsion from Thirlcrest Academy. To this day, the two have strong friendship; Mason is one of only two prefects that Bryn actually trusts.
=== Alexandra Madeline-Itsumi -- Friend ===
At first, Bryn wasn't sure where he stood with Alexandra; they only interact because of the Times, and their interactions have been slightly mixed. At first, Bryn confided his worries about Damon to Alexandra, and she began to pair them together despite her hatred for Damon; doing a full 180 the night Damon revealed they were dating, and being one of the members to laugh at Bryn for being in a relationship with him. What's worse, Alexandra--with the help of Celeste Cosgrove--created a "relationship map" and put Bryn's name on there, outing him as gay to the entirety of Thirlcrest Academy. Bryn has every reason to despise her, but he doesn't; Alexandra apologized for both infractions wholeheartedly, and Bryn accepted her apology, not being one to hold a grudge. He considers her to be a friend, and one of the few he has within the Thirlcrest Times.
=== Valerie Fiala -- Acquaintance ===
Bryn and Valerie have only really talked once, but Bryn is grateful to her; he feels he owes her a debt of gratitude for her help in earning back Ricky's trust. The two originally met while Bryn was trying to talk to Roy about the Crashouts during Daniel's induction to varsity. Bryn ended up admitting the struggles to her, and for some reason Bryn isn't sure why, she agreed to help him; recruiting Roy to assist the pair of them, she showed Bryn how to bake a cake and the pair decorated it together; turning it over to Ricky. Bryn is extremely grateful to her for not only patching up a broken bond, but also allowing Bryn to discover a new hobby in baking!
=== Rachelle Tourrier -- Acquaintance (Slightly Tense) ===
Rachelle and Bryn have interacted twice, but Bryn can sense the friendship beginning to blossom; Bryn thinks she's cool. At the very least, she's way cooler than the rest of her Astronomy Club peers, which Bryn has very recently formed a negative opinion of due to them cornering him and Suzie in a bathroom. Bryn aims to forge a stronger connection and hopefully learn more about the Astronomy Club in doing so.
Bryn has begun to form a negative opinion of the Astronomy Club ever since their attack on the beach party. While he was not present for it, accounts and articles thus far have swayed his opinion of the club as a whole; and, more specifically, his opinion of Rachelle, who admitted to playing a role in said attack. Although the two are still friends, Bryn is slightly wary of her.
=== Svetlana Bovela -- Uneasy ===
Svetlana is the only person Bryn would say he's made an enemy of, and vice versa; the two clearly do not get along. Svetlana treats Bryn very, very poorly, and Bryn does his best to fight back against it. Their tumultuous relationship came to a head one night when Svetlana and her twin sister Sonya cornered Bryn in the Pit after a party, and all but forced him to sign a "contract" in which he agreed to be Svetlana's "pet," in her own words. Their relationship currently hinges on a three-day grace period, at the end of which, Bryn will be forced to make a choice; sign it to protect himself and his friends, or don't sign, and be treated to a beating courtesy of his own friends on the varsity team.
Bryn hasn't seen much of Svetlana as of late; only in passing, and very infrequently. This has led to them not interacting much--something which Bryn is thankful for--and therefore putting them in an unknown position. Still, though, Bryn holds anger for Svetlana for the situation she put him in; and also a feeling of hope they might one day be friends, after she performed a few random acts of kindness for him.
=== Elena Liu -- Uneasy ===
Elena and Bryn have only interacted once; when Elena was escorting Bryn to the Administration Building while Modesta was being expelled. They shared a fruitful conversation before they walked inside, allowing Bryn to see what she was; a good person in a bad circumstance. Bryn believes she does not wholly subscribe to everything the prefects do, and hopes he can get through to her one way or another. He's not blind enough to forget his own naivety, however; but he saw something in her that night, and hopes something positive can result from whatever he saw. 
However, that doesn't seem likely; she seems hellbent on pushing him away at every turn after their conversation. He's not going to give up trying, however.
=== Amy Kubo -- Uneasy ===
Bryn likes Amy, but he has every reason to believe she doesn't like him. Amy and Damon have always been enemies, but he didn't think that it truly affected their relationship after she laughed at him for courting Damon. After, Bryn began to avoid her; both angry at her and desperate not to piss her off anymore that he thinks he already has. She has yet to apologize for the event, unlike Alexandra; and with Max's words lingering in his head, he thinks she truly despises him, even if the reality is the opposite. Other than that, the two haven't yet shared any other notable interactions, and Bryn is waiting patiently for her anger to die down before he begins to repair the bridge.
=== Tim Field -- Enemies ===
Bryn joined the Thirlcrest Times newspaper club right before Trey took a leave of absence, being replaced with the Interim Assistant Manager, Tim Field. At first, Bryn liked Tim for his aura of professionalism; but that soon changed to a sense of distrust while the group was playing truth or dare. After Ford jumped from the roof of the building that night, Bryn could see Tim making power moves as he eavesdropped on the conversation with him, Roxie, Vincent and Logan and implied Trey wasn't coming back. Things came to a head when Tim forcibly grabbed Bryn, dragged him back into the Times office, and started screaming at him; thankfully being rescued by the varsity jocks that witnessed the event. Bryn has had nothing but negative interactions with Tim, leading him to be very distrusting.
=== "helloworld" / Marecek "Max" Kaniuk -- Close Friends / Sworn Enemies ===
Max and Bryn first met while he was a member of the Astronomy Club, in which they talked because Max originally stole Andrew Wright's key to the Times Office and returned it to Bryn. Already distrustful, Bryn began to believe Max was out to get him; despite being told to leave Bryn alone, Max continued to pester Bryn, and it all came to a head when Max feigned turning evidence of Bryn's supposed wrongdoings over to a hall monitor. He connected dots that weren't there--Max continually pestering him in the halls, outside the office, outside his own dorm room--combined with this new fact led Bryn to believe Max was stalking him. He grew to be afraid of the Social Club member; and ran to those close to him for help whenever he appeared; leading Max to get beat up by Bryn's friends, despite the shorter's protestations as to the opposite. He truly never wanted Max to get hurt, and feels slightly guilty that he did...
The actions they've had thus far has led Max to now terrorize Bryn whenever he gets the chance. He cornered Bryn in the campus warehouse and threatened to bash his brains in with a hammer, and also cornered Bryn in his dorm and nearly choked the poor lad to death. It was Max who originally planted the idea in Bryn's head that his own group hates him, and Bryn can't help but believe him, based on what he's seen. It's because of Max that Bryn can slowly feel himself reverting to his mental state back in February; every time Max is around, he can feel the oncoming panic attack.
However, Max runs an online account known as "helloworld," and Bryn--unbeknownst to him the man behind the screen--has befriended the account. The two have shared secrets and become quite close; but as for Max's true goal with the account, who can say? Is he using it to simply gather information and blackmail material on Bryn? To mess with him? Or is there actually a chance they might become friends?
== Clique Relations ==
=== Thirlcrest Times -- Member (Positive, but Tense) ===
Bryn joined the Thirlcrest Times at the behest of one of his best friends at the time. He sent in his submission article on the varsity tryouts, got approved, and has now joined for life; alongside some of his newer friends like David and Garrett. Bryn feels at home here; even if he thinks a few people in the Times are a little nuts, he views it like a dysfunctional family. However, he views Tim as a threat to this, and vehemently distrusts the interim manager to a point where Bryn has already started asking questions as to what he's even doing here.
In late April, Bryn began connecting dots; seeing a pattern that isn't really there, after Max forced him to think it was; he's noticed that the people in the Times don't seem to care one bit about him. Vincent stated that the Times always had his back, but Bryn believes the opposite; he believes he's hated within his own friend group. Private information has been posted twice in separate articles without his consent, members have laughed and belittled him for choosing to be friends with specific people, and only one person has actually bothered to apologize for the transgressions. He believes it's only a matter of time before the Times gets sick of him and boots him off; leading him to become desperate to win approval he hasn't lost.
=== Varsity -- Positive ===
Bryn never had any interest in joining varsity--sports have and will likely never be a hobby for him. Yet, despite this, he's found a little home away from home in the varsity boys; of which he is friends with a handful of members, close enough with the members to make them the focus of his submission article. He felt as though he was shaky grounds with the guys due to recent events, but felt his worries wash away when the varsity boys came to his defense in the face of Tim, and will be forever grateful.
=== Outcasts -- Positive ===
Similar to the varsity boys, Bryn has managed to make quite a few friends with members of the Outcasts group; one of them being his best friend, Vanessa. Alton, one of the three heads of the Showmasters, allowed Bryn to hide in the Pit from the cheer squad until things seemed to die down; something Bryn can never pay Alton back for. He feels at peace with most of the Outcasts; during a music jamboree they were holding for only their own members, nobody even questioned Bryn's presence, and he even got to play the piano in front of a small crowd. He finds himself wondering what life would be like if he'd joined the Outcasts instead of the Times.
=== Cheer Squad -- Negative ===
Bryn's experiences with the cheer squad have been...less than ideal. He doesn't really like them, seeing as them as vindictive bullies. Most of his friends, it seems--and including himself. They attempted to force Bryn out of his chair during the SHRIKE assembly while he was sitting with Rhys and a group of jocks. His main concern with them, however, is Svetlana; he worries what she could do to his reputation. Needless to say, Bryn has very little reasons to like the cheer squad, and more than enough reasons to dislike a majority of their members.
=== Bruisers -- Negative ===
Bryn's interactions with the Bruisers have, fortunately, been very limited; that is, until recently. His first ever run in with the group of bullies resulted in him getting mugged and Suzie Lockett getting beaten up for trying to defend him. His second interaction was when he drunkenly confronted them at a Pit party for stealing money from the poker table in the backroom; getting kicked around a little bit before having beer dumped on him. He was already wary of them when he first arrived, knowing they were the most notorious bullies and the cause of many fights, and now wishes he could do anything to direct the attention he's been getting from them somewhere else.
=== Prefects -- Very Negative ===
The Prefects have become somewhat of a thorn in Bryn's side; or perhaps more akin to a knife in his stomach. The Times, for whatever reason, seems to have drawn itself the ire of the Prefects; and, as such, Bryn. While they haven't done anything to him personally, he has them to thank for not only kicking Roxie from the Times, but expelling his best friend and closest confidante within the Times, Modesta Lashaki. He's grown to resent most of their members, being close with only one of them. 
== Trivia ==
* Bryn Haubricke is played by Quxboa on Roblox.
* Bryn's voice claim is Ben Cook; specifically, Ben Cook portraying "Race" in the 2017 production of Newsies.
* Bryn was originally intended to be freakishly tall instead of abnormally short. He was also originally intended to have multiple mental health issues.
* On top of stealing, Bryn also frequently engages in the illegal consumption of weed and alcohol--and, through the Art Club, has become a distributor of these things. 
* Bryn has been honing his artistic talent since he was but a child; he is actually quite, quite good at both music and art.
* Bryn was briefly considered to join the cheer team.
* Bryn's stunted growth stems from his lack of nutrition and problems with his childhood.
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