Samira Frazier

> *"Don't remind me of my old life."*
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## Education

### Hobbies

Reading, chess, writing, computers, hiking, meditation, backpacking, strategy games, art and cultural events

**Cordeva**, also called **Deva**, is the POV protagonist of *Titan's Run*. She has trained under Nehanda Pradeep for years.

Death: buried alive, eyes open. Left behind: Nick (father); Elaheh (mother); Sitka (dog).

## Biography

Samira was born in Palmer, Alaska, USA. Her parents were Nick Frazier, a Caucasian radio host, and Elaheh Al-Fahim, a Persian-Hispanic dentist. She was named after Amelia's late younger sister, who had died in a car crash.

### Childhood

Nick was often absent from Samira's life. She was raised by Elaheh and her grandmother, Ximena, on family land located outside of Kenai. She learned to enjoy the seclusion that brought.

As a girl, she had trouble making friends, but the friends she did make were golden.

Ximena died the year Sam turned eleven.

#### High school

Samira struggled to make friends and increasingly felt trapped in her hometown, dreaming of leaving. She spent most of her time with a group of boys she considered "stupid and cruel, but with adventure in their blood." They never treated her well - which she fully acknowledges - but she hung out with them regardless, as she wanted to escape town and "no one else really liked me."

Her favorite classes in school were bio/chem/physics, history/anthro, music, art, foreign language, and philosophy.

### Adulthood

#### Post-Graduate

During her post-graduate studies, Sam also functioned as a lab professor in physics. Her writing skills are often lauded in her theses.

## *Titan's Run*

### *Beyonders*

To the Ecliptus gala, Sam wore her hair up with a classic black gown that belonged to her mother.

### *Angry Orbit*

Samira sustains a shallow slice to the neck, and is dragged by a belt.

She awakens to a silhouette in the doorway; she believes it is Jack's, but it isn't...

In the time Jack is unconscious, Sam changes his bandages.

### *Starfuneral*

Sam endures second degree burns on her knee and left hand -- leaving scars very similar to her Captain's.

## Character

### INFJ

Sam is an INFJ, called the Advocate or the Counselor:

* Least common type in population
* Highest of all types in marital dissatisfaction
* Considered to be sincere, sympathetic, unassuming, submissive, easygoing, reserved, and patient
* Personal values include Spirituality, Learning, and Community Service
* Commonly found in careers in religion, counseling, teaching, and the arts

### Personality

Sam enjoys reading, attending art/cultural events, chess/strategy games, writing, taking classes, working with computers, backpacking, hiking, and meditating.

She is fluent in English and speaks decent Spanish.

Good at problem-solving and outwitting opponents. A talented speaker. Known for leadership skills, wit, and intelligence. She and Daniel leave the office for a drink occasionally.

## Themes

### Gloria Morigan

Born of silence/chaos/*snowflakes*. Samira has had 3 former bodies.

1. In the middle of an empty field of snow, gazing into nothingness;
2. sitting against a wall, in the dark, lit only by neon reds and blues, looking in need of guidance;
3. beside Jack, who towers over her.

### Family

Sam's theme revolves around **family** in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Through her, we explore **what creates a family** through the eyes of a *sister*, an equal participant rather than a creator. Further exploration goes into **what maintains family**, delving into *team dynamics* and the concept of *loyalty*.

Imagery of **blood and water** frequently comes to Sam either in her mind or in her physical life; this is to represent the family's bloodline and refers to the question, "Is blood thicker than water?" (ie. Is the family you choose more significant than the one you were born with?)

Her 'starfuneral' is marked by the death of her mother, her last remaining family member. She enters a period of depression in which she only has Sitka, her family's dog, to turn to. Her 'starbirth' can only begin with the formation of a metaphorical family; this becomes her teammates.

### Antigone

Sam carries within her the spirit of the *divine sister*, who prizes natural and divine law far more than those governed by man. She would do anything to protect her family. Defiant in the face of immense adversity and power. She remains firm in her beliefs.

From a journal entry:

> *Spirit of the Divine Prince. "Nothing can take me until it is my time to go." Perhaps her sister can say that to her. Or their mother. It's almost like a piece of comfort. In grieving, to understand that it was - her - time -. The moment she left the earth, it was no longer made for her. It was made for Samira, alone. She doesn't approve of the conflict at hand but she loves her family too much to refuse to help. When she goes, she will have said, "Nothing can take me until it is my time to go." Maybe Jack tells her this, before he leaves. Sam and Jack. Too much. The deaths of one another? In spirit, they have always opposed one another. Even when they loved each other - always a threat.*
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> *Samira goes all the way back: to Samsyn Magarey, a hacking badass who wasn't here for too long; to Gloria Morigan, the most mature of them all, the young woman who grew up with me and was at my side when no one else was, the angel, the very brave and beautiful Gloria Morigan; to Hisoka Wakaru, a child lost in mature chaos, who knows nothing more than she loves her teacher, her brother, and wants nothing bad to happen to him even if she must hurt to protect him; to Sadie Rose Coleman, who was here for a week; to Amy Jacobs, who was here for maybe a day; and to Hannah, who still lives in me, a young girl who ONLY NOW is able to express herself, these complex feelings that brought her great pain and sadness to acknowledge.*
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> *But now she is healing. Hannah is healing. Samira, you are made up of all of that.*
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> *Left over - thank Carson for all he did and make him proud; make up once and for all with Jack, have a story where they don't turn against one another, and instead prove herself to be worthy of him and a true friend; thank Daniel; prove self to Colwyn; punch Auster in the fucking face; and reunite with Matthew, gratefully and happily.*
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