Jade

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**Jade Sire** is a college student that is a main point of contention in The Asylum, being someone that the cult are interested in taking for an unknown reason and someone that apparently knows more than anyone else about BellStone Asylum.

She is protected by Chef Joseph who accompanies through out most of the series and would later become her boyfriend.

## History

Jade talks about her history in Episode 4: Condemned for Sinners (Part 4) 3/3, where she talks about how she was treated differently as a kid. She was born in a small town and was raised by a single mother, her father having left her for an unknown reason. During elementary school, she was picked by other children due to her freckles, her eye colour and the blue streak in her hair (which is apparently a natural birth defect and not a product of dyeing).

Her mother told her that she was gifted, although she has never been sure what being gifted meant. And she spent most of her childhood alone, as no one wanted to be her friend because of the way she looked. Although it was during college where she managed to make friends and become quite popular.

## The Asylum

### Episode 1: The Madness Begins

DeadSkullable awakens to Jade crouched in front of him, asking if he's okay. DeadSkullable asks who she is and Jade introduces herself and says that she's been kept inside of the cell they're in after doing a project for college which involved looking into BellStone Asylum. She mentions how she was suddenly taken by a man in a mascot costume (referencing Samuel Attias) which DeadSkullable says he encountered as well and that he also saw a man in a plague doctor outfit. Jade says that she didn't see any plague doctors and that she has only encountered him, Samuel and Chef Joseph, who she points out to DeadSkullable.

DeadSkullable is initially startled by him due to his appearance but Jade assures him that Joseph is friendly, explaining that Joseph is her guardian and that he saved her from a group of thugs. DeadSkullable asks why Joseph is a chef and Jade says that he had a job as one but got fired for burning down the Taco Bell that he worked at, deeming it to be an insult to his home cooking.

DeadSkullable asks if either of them know of Stefan Loncar to which Jade asks who that is. DeadSkullable explains that he's a dangerous criminal and that he visited him in prison a few months ago to give him a present. Jade asks if DeadSkullable was lazy and DeadSkullable makes a mention of going on hiatus from making 'heroes defeat'.

Joseph then mentions that he has dug a hole in the wall and Jade mentions that he just got done digging it when DeadSkullable woke up. They venture into the hole that Joseph dug and Jade makes conversation with DeadSkullable, asking about who he is. DeadSkullable tells her that he is the son of Satan and he tells her about his brother, SonicPhantom, and the story of how he lost his son. Jade assures DeadSkullable that some day, he'll be able to find his brothers son.

They are then suddenly ambushed by Gumdrop, who releases his brother Gorigula to attack them. Joseph protects Jade as the fight ensues before helping DeadSkullable by killing Gorigula. Jade is then taken hostage by Gumdrop who threatens to kill her because Joseph killed his brother. Before he can however, he is shot in the ankle by Henur.

Henur talks about the asylum and how it has many dark secrets that are being kept from Jade and he says that she needs to come with him. Joseph takes this as a threat and tries to stop Henur from taking her, this engages a fight between the two.

#### Remake

There are a couple differences between the remake and the original episode 1. Notably, after Joseph calls Taco Bell 'Taco Hell' Jade laughs instead of simply sighing like she did in the original, which may have shown that she was fed up with Josephs shenanigans, whereas now it is presented as if Jade finds him endearing.

### Episode 2: Skullman's Creed

#### (Part 1)

After Joseph manages to beat Henur and is about to kill him, Jade shouts at him to stop and says that if Henur wants to take her then she'll give in because she doesn't want anyone to get hurt. Henur clarifies that he's not here to hurt her and is actually here to protect her. He then says that he has a hideout with his group and says that he'll lead them all there. The three of them follow Henur out of the asylum and DeadSkullable asks Jade if she is okay, she answers that she's fine and only received a small bruise.

DeadSkullable states his concern for what would have happened if he or Joseph wasn't there to protect her and she assures him that it's okay and that she was actually worried about him. She then asks why they had to leave Gumdrop behind and DeadSkullable says that Henur likely has a good reason. Henur says that they've reached the pick up spot and then a portal opens which alarms Jade. They all enter the portal and are taken through to the Skull Crews train. Hal Harry is frightened by Joseph at first but Jade assures him that he's friendly and asks if Harry is the one that made the portal. Duro says that it was him. Tanner also steps in and introduces himself.

Later on, Jade is sat at a table with Joseph who looks out of the window. Jade asks if he's doing okay and Joseph proceeds to tell her about how much he misses his family and how he hopes that his deceased grandmother can forgive him for not following in her footsteps with her cooking. Jade puts her hand on his hand and tells Joseph that she's sure his grandma would be proud of him for protecting her and she tells Joseph that she'll always be with him. Joseph thanks her and Jade tears up slightly.

#### (Part 2)

During DeadSkullables meeting with Reuben, Jade listens in by putting her ear to the door where she hears Henur talking about his past history and how he's been constantly judged for the way he looks. Jade appears to feel sorry for him and as she walks away from the door, she notices Joseph asleep at the table. She walks over and sleeps next to him, Hal Harry observes this and his heart is warmed by the sight.

### Episode 3: Voodoo Luck

#### (Part 2)

Joseph serves breakfast to everyone on the train and Jade sits with DeadSkullable and Duro. Jade says that Joseph will make her anything when she's too tired and jokingly says that it's why she's with him all the time. DeadSkullable then asks if her and Joseph are dating to which she becomes embarrassed and says that they aren't and that she views him like a brother. Her and DeadSkullable squabble back and forth as she tries to convince him that they aren't dating.

#### (Part 3) 1/3

Jade enters Duros room where Duro tells her that he will enter her mind and discover what happened to her and where she came from before DeadSkullable in order to figure out what she apparently knows about BellStone Asylum. Jade asks how it's going to work and Duro explains how he will be able to look at Jades memories once she places her palms onto his.

She does so and Duro proceeds to read her mind and a flashback ensues of Jades past experience during college. Jade explains that one day, her and her friends were assigned a project to write an essay on old architecture that was abandoned. Her and her friends talk about being ready to go to BellStone Asylum, and Jade asks if she should just go that night. One of her friends hopes that there are no ghosts there and another friend says that they'll be able to finish the project by tomorrow. Jade makes a comment about how she likely won't be scared since she's already had to deal with clowns at Birthday parties before which didn't effect her and her friends laugh in response.

Later on, in the cafeteria whilst she was writing her report with her friends, she takes notice of Chef Joseph who is working as the cafeteria chef. Her friends make comments on how mysterious he is and how creepy he looks. They make a joke at his expense and Jade doesn't think it's funny, she becomes fascinated by Joseph.

During the afternoon, as she was walking back to her dorm, she suddenly gets ambushed by a group of bandits in masks who grab her and attempt to kidnap her by tossing her into a white van. However, before they can, they are attacked by Chef Joseph who kills each of them and saves Jade. He approaches Jade who is first frightened of him after witnessing him murder the bandits but he helps her and she realises that he's not going to hurt her.

Joseph walks her back to her dorm room and is about to leave but Jade asks him to stay. They spend the night togther in Jades room drinking hot chocolate. Jade eventually asks Joseph if he would like to accompany her on her field trip to the asylum the next day and Joseph tells her that it would be an honour.

Jade then tells Duro that she is starting to remember something else, he asks what it is but receives no answer.

#### 2/3

Jade suddenly screams when she receives flashes of Mohel Skinberg. She starts to breathe heavily and screams again when Duro tries to touch her. Duro asks her if she is okay and Jade tells him that she saw 'The Messiah'.

Later on, DeadSkullable goes looking for Jade as Duro left her in another train cart with Joseph. He enters to find her being strangled by Joseph who is being possessed by Baron Samedi. DeadSkullable punches Joseph away and tells Jade to leave, Jade is upset and asks about Joseph but DeadSkullable tells her that it isn't Joseph anymore before telling her to run. She is pulled away by Reuben who brings her to the rest of the group.

Reuben tells Henur what's going on and Jade tells him with tears in her eyes that Joseph choked her and is fighting DeadSkullable. They are then attacked by The Nether who board the train and start attacking the Skull Crew. Jade encounters Iggy who attempts to kidnap her before being blasted away by Reuben who tells her to run back to DeadSkullable so that he may protect her.

#### 3/3

Jade runs into another carriage and encounters Zhang Wei, she yells for DeadSkullable who hears her but is in the middle of a fight. Zhang Wei tells Jade to give up and let herself be taken by them so that she can be given to the Messiah and get everything over with. She doesn't agree and so Zhang Wei orders Mune to take her in. Before Mune can take her away however, Zhang Wei is stabbed through the chest from behind by Chef Joseph who then proceeds to battle with Mune. Whilst on the ground, Zhang Wei threatens Jade by telling her that she will be taken or killed by him at some point before he disappears. Jade wonders to herself why the Messiah chose her and she is then called out to by DeadSkullable.

She speaks with him and tells him everything that happened, to which Mune attempts to attack him but he blocks it. They then watch as Mune has a mental breakdown in front of them, DeadSkullable realises who Mune is which surprises Jade. After DeadSkullable talks with Mune, he tells Joseph to take Jade back to college which Jade objects to, not wanting to leave DeadSkullable behind who tells her that it is too dangerous and she needs to stay safe. She asks if she will see DeadSkullable again and he says that he's unsure but they may cross paths again.

Jade then hugs DeadSkullable and thanks him for saving Joseph who joins in on the hug as they say their goodbyes.

### Episode 4: Condemned for Sinners

#### (Part 3) 2/2

Jade waits outside of a changing room whilst Joseph gets dressed into some new clothes. Whilst she waits, she contemplates why she is so important to the cult and she can't fathom why it would be her that the cult would want. She then reassures herself that no matter what happens, she at least has Joseph to which Joseph then comes out wearing his new clothes. She asks if he has their old clothes in a duffel bag to which he holds up the bag and says that he does, and she then suggests that they go get something to eat.

They are later sat at a table at the Holy Motors Diner, Jade thanks Joseph for what he's done for her and says that the food that she buys him will be her treat to him. She says that she's glad that she met him and Joseph says that he is too which makes her blush. They are then approached by Cherrlie who asks for their order.

After they leave the diner, they sit outside on a bench together where Joseph has a vision of his mind being corrupted by Baron Samedi. Jade notices his sadness and asks him what's wrong to which he apologises for hurting her earlier in the train whilst being controlled by Baron Samedi. Jade then hugs him by the arm and assures him that it's okay, saying that she knew it wasn't him responsible since she saw the change in his eye colour. Jade then turns his head to face her and she says that there's been something she's been meaning to tell him for a while, to which she then kisses him and confesses that she loves him.

They are then interrupted by Vorn who asks if they are lost before introducing himself. Jade introduces herself and then Joseph as her boyfriend, which surprises Joseph. Vorn offers to help them travel to where they need to go but Jade initially declines, saying that they're already waiting for a bus. Vorn insists and Jade is very unsure about it, Vorn pulls out an eyeball charm from his pocket and offers it to Jade, explaining that it wares off evil. Jade asks how they can trust him and asks him if he's one of the bad guys trying to kidnap her. Vorn assures her that he's not and tells her to hold the charm before promising that he's not a bad guy.

Jade takes the charm and says that they will trust him. Vorn tells Jade to keep the charm in her pocket and when she asks why, he reiterates how it will protect her from evil things. Jade thanks him as he proceeds to lead the way.

#### (Part 4) 3/3

Jade and Joseph are sat at a fire in the woods, Jade thanks Vorn for helping them to get to where they're going and Vorn says that the pleasure is his and he mentions Joseph. Jade says that him and her are meant for each other. Vorn then comments that it must've been very chaotic for them to live through various attempted kidnappings which Jade expands upon, saying that they've almost been killed and that she's been chosen by the cult for whatever reason. She then mentions that a friend kept her and Joseph safe, and also mentioning how they didn't mind her being different.

Vorn asks how she's different and she proceeds to talk about her childhood, how she was ridiculed by other children for the way she looked and how she was alone as a child. Jade then says that Vorn probably thinks it's dumb but he feels sympathy for her, knowing what it's like to be treated differently. Vorn then tells of his experience of being treated differently and Jade thanks him for sharing his experience to make her feel better. Vorn then asks who the person was that protected her and Joseph and she reveals that it was DeadSkullable which shocks Vorn.

She talks about how she misses him and wishes they were still with him but says that since they have Vorn, she feels much better. This catches Vorn off guard as Jade calls him a friend which he has never had before. Vorn's heart is warmed for a moment before the charm starts beeping and flashing, which Jade takes notice of. Vorn snatches it from her and makes an excuse that it's signalling that he needs to use the bathroom before suddenly heading off.

Whilst he is away Jade cuddles up with Joseph and talks about how she'll visit him a lot after college and that they'll spend the whole semester together. Jade says that she loves him and Joseph asks what love is.

## Personality

Jade is shown to be innocent yet extremely defenceless, having to be protected by others almost all the time with her life constantly being in danger. She has a big heart, and shows a lot of affection towards those who help her through out the series, especially her main guardian and later lover, Joseph. Particular instances of her showing her affection towards those who help her are her holding DeadSkullable in very high regard for having been with her on the beginning of the journey and thanking Vorn for helping them navigate back to college.

She is also shown to be highly respectful of others, even people she doesn't know, as before she met Joseph she did not find him creepy like her other friends and even told them to knock it off when they are making fun of him. And when she was unsure about whether she should be willing to trust Vorn, she decided to be polite and hear him out.

She's overall shown to be purely good of heart, with her main downfall being her submissive nature that makes her vulnerable to potential kidnappers and other people who intend to cause her harm.

## Trivia

* A series of posters created by DeadSkullable which conceptualises what various characters of The Asylum may look like in live action shows that Jade would preferably be played by American actress Joey King.
* There are a couple of characters which serve as inspiration for Jade:
	+ Aerith from the video game Final Fantasy VII, a supporting playable character that is know for being upbeat and compassionate towards most people that she meets. This compassion may have been one of the things borrowed for Jade.
	+ Belle from the animated Disney adaptation of the Beauty and the Beast. Inspiration could've been taken from the fact that Belle is also a very caring and compassionate person who falls in love with the Beast, who is perceived as a fearsome monster. Much like how Jade falls in love with Joseph.
	+ Annabelle Chase from the Percy Jackson novel series,