Tryst

## Character Overview

A talented chemist, amateur writer, and occasional sociopath, Tryst is best known as the lab assistant to Dr. Frieda Locke, and the partner-in-crime of Penelope Locke. Beginning life as an ottsel, Tryst was transformed into a robin by Dr. Locke's Transmogrification Injector not long after beginning her relationships - both personal and professional - with the Lockes.

## Early History

The series of events that would eventually lead Tryst's association with the Lockes was no accident. The performance body of work of both the Loxxxe sisters, known professionally as "Lucci" and "Frosti," was very familiar to Tryst. Upon learning that Frieda Locke (who bore an obvious resemblance to the aforementioned porn actress) was a chemistry professor, the ottsel would upend her life to enroll in Locke's class, with the intention of meeting Lucci through her sister.

After concocting an impressive array of biochemistry-altering serums (and promptly consuming them all at once to give herself a pheromonic edge), Tryst approached her professor, signing frantically to reveal her knowledge of Locke's alter ego and confessing her attraction to both Frieda and her sister. Before Tryst could demand a meeting with Lucci, however, the volatile combination of serums nearly rendered her unconscious as blood rushed to her head. Frieda, having understood none of Tryst's sign language, nevertheless recognized the raw talent Tryst possessed... and the common sense she clearly lacked... and proceeded to introduce the ottsel to Penelope Bleuth Happy Feet Kwakamoto Cobblepot. Penny would take Tryst under her wing, and the two would soon grow close... and would continue to share an interest in Frosti Loxxxe.

## Relationships

### Penny

Penelope Locke (formerly Penelope Bleuth Happy Feet Kwakamoto Cobblepot) is Tryst's wife, confidant, and occasional partner-in-crime. Tryst was introduced to Penny by Frieda at university.

### Frieda Locke

(*See full article: Dr. Frieda Locke*)

Tryst works day-to-day as Frieda's lab assistant, and a frequent live test subject. It was Dr. Locke's Transmogrification Injector that transformed Tryst from a slim, lanky ottsel into a well-curved and stocky robin. Tryst embraced her new form whole-heartedly, and in doing so, gained a great deal of personal confidence.

Tryst and Frieda also share a love of 3D movies. Frieda once purchased a now-discontinued model of "passive polarized" 3D television screen as an anniversary gift, and the pair enjoy cuddling and watching "Jaws 3D" on HD DVD.

## Trivia

* Tryst's facial scars - a hold-over from her days as an ottsel - are a deeply personal subject for her, and a story she has shared with very few. While she previously wore a black gas mask to hide her muzzle, since the transformation, she has gained enough confidence to abandon the accessory, though the scars are still clearly visible on her beak.
* Tryst is a lifelong mute, unable to produce more than a few vocal sounds with great effort. While Frieda has offered to correct the issue through science, Tryst has always declined without explanation... though she is remarkably adept at sign language with her feathers.
* Tryst is lifetime President of the Frosti Loxxxe Appreciation Society. A rival group, the Frosti Loxxxe Fanclub, is run by wife Penny.