Anderson

"I'm not there yet!"
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## Anderson

### Nickname(s)

Andy (by Opal)
Dad (by Evie)

### Family

Opal (wife)
Evie (daughter)

"*You're pushing Evie too far. In fact, you're outright* controlling *her! What you're doing is* wrong*, Opal, and you're going to shatter her if you keep pushing her like this. Evie already thinks she has to outperform harder and harder each time because of* you*! As her* father*, I have a right to be in her life. You're flexing your tiger parent image, and I can read it like a book. It's getting old.*"
—Anderson to Opal on tiger parenting Evie, *Little Miss Perfect*

**Anderson Ly** is a recurring character in *The Adventures of Evie and Mya*. He is the father of Evie.

## Appearance

Anderson, like his daughter, has pale skin and a face broken up with freckles. His hair is dark brown and his eyes are copper. Unlike his wife, his eyes are rounded compared to narrowed. Some hairs are present under his nose.

Anderson wears a brown-green cardigan over a sage-green shirt and lighter collar.

## History

### Season 1

#### *Prologue*

"*On the other hand, Anderson Ly was a sweet, dedicated, and free-spirited father, relaxed half the time and partially losing his train of thought the other time. His lapses were usually funny or sometimes unfortunate, but nonetheless, he was the perfect father [Evie] could've ever asked for.*"
—Anderson's description

Evie is noted to be the exact mirror image of her mother except with the presence of freckles and rounded eyes she inherited from her father, Anderson. He is noted to be sweet and dedicated, and despite his unfortunate mishaps, Evie is happy to have him. Three years later, Anderson texts Evie, revealing to her that Mya has been invited over for dinner and that if they can't obtain pizza, Opal will cook her delicious rolled pho.

#### *Meeting Winter*

Evie tells Mya the story of how her father almost fed their pet cat, Holly, cheese instead of her cat food, which put Opal into a fit and cost him the responsibility of feeding Holly temporarily.

#### *Daze Runners*

Evie notes that her father purchased *We Set the Dark on Fire* for her, as her mother didn't like the premise and thought it gave the wrong idea. Later, after trapping Evie and Mya in the closet, Daniela notes that they're probably whining for their parents to pick them up. When confiding her worries to Mya, Evie admits that their parents might hate them if they find out a twisted version of how they got trapped in the closet, though Mya reassures her it won't happen.

#### *Stalker*

As she is dropped off by her father, Evie tells him to make sure Holly's water bowl is refilled and that her mother isn't giving her extra work. Later, Evie and Mya text their parents about being home late as they head to Winter's cabin to help her. A day after the fiasco with Aiden, Winter mentions that Evie and Mya's parents had just picked them up from school.

#### *Ex-Girlfriend*

Evie tells Winter that she is a daddy's girl and would lay on her father's lap when she was younger, but she still loves her mother as well.

#### *Dancing in the Dark*

"*Opal... let the Heartleys handle their daughter next time. You had* no right *to overstep like that.*"
—Anderson chastising Opal for overstepping her boundaries

Just as Evie prepares to take a nap, her phone buzzes, much to her annoyance, and she finds a reminder - she has to do the dishes as organized by her mother - while her parents do them on weekdays, she has to do them on weekends. Evie glides into the kitchen and reads the cleaning list taped onto the fridge door by her mother, which includes some of Anderson's dishes. As she cleans the dishes, she notes that her father will need to buy more detergent. When she arrives to find the kitchen spotless, Opal is pleased and commends Evie on a job well done, and lighting up with the rare praise, Evie thanks her, stating that Holly wanted to help too, which she finds sweet. Opal's frame suddenly tenses, worrying Evie, but she calls for Anderson, and he appears a second later, apologizing for thinking Opal was busy. Brightening, Opal reveals that the Heartleys have invited them on a picnic to Geiger Heights, and gasping in disbelief, Evie remembers the happy picnic she had years ago with her father before she became swamped in work. However, the prospect of a picnic with Mya makes Evie electric, and eagerly, she begs to go, not wanting anything else. Affectionately, her father ruffles her bangs, stating that they have to make the food first, and he and Opal get into a brief argument over it. Rolling her eyes, Evie breaks them up and assigns her father to pack and get the car ready while she stays behind to help her mother cook. A few hours later, Evie sits in the back of the car and takes in the new surroundings in Geiger Heights, hearing a plane fly overhead. Fifteen minutes afterward, the Lys arrive at the park where the picnic is being held, and Evie admires the new territory around her, flanked by many lush species of trees and flowers.

Spotting a patch of daisies, she asks her mother if they can picnic there, and agreeing, she calls for Anderson and the picnic blanket. Once it's set down, she smooths it. Once Mya arrives, her parents proceed to mention the food they got, which Mya mentions is from Olive Garden, and they hush her, wanting to impress the Lys. Evie, appalled, hopes her mother is not to blame for that, and the Lys and Heartleys greet each other. Mya asks if they're typically like this, to which she asks the same question, and the girls dive into the picnic for food. Mya is quick to nab a sandwich and Caprisun while Evie takes her signature sizzling cake, and she hangs back for a moment to finish up her plate, hearing their parents talk about recent happenings. Evie and Mya soon approach their parents again, requesting to explore the local forest, and Nita, Patrick, and Anderson approve, but Opal is hesitant. She is eventually persuaded otherwise by Evie. As they argue over Cracklog Manor, Evie says that she doesn't want Mya getting hurt and their parents don't want them dying a horrible death, so they should go back. She is convinced to go in anyway, much to her chagrin, and she panics over their breaking and entering being reported to their parents, especially her mother. After Mya acts out one too many times, Evie cracks and scolds her, telling her that their parents will get in legal trouble because of them, and she states that her mother will take her away from her if she ever finds out they broke into Cracklog. Upon fleeing upstairs, Evie panics, coming to see that they could be trapped inside Cracklog for eons, which means their parents, her mother included, will find out, and her mother will punish her and possibly kill her.

After Mya and Evie escape and confront Cracklog's homeowner, he asks them where their parents are, and Evie mentions that they're beyond the woods, remarking that they can get back on their own. She and Mya link arms and walk out, but he stops them, firmly telling the girls that he will be escorting them back to their parents with no exceptions. Gulping, Evie prepares for what's going to happen - their parents will discover the truth - and Opal will be furious. Back at the picnic, Opal and Anderson argue about clothing choices for Evie when suddenly the homeowner of Cracklog appears, the girls right behind him. Nita and Opal both demand what's going on, incredulous, with Opal instantly centering the blame on Evie, and she bites her lip. The homeowner explains that the girls broke into his property, astonishing all four parents, especially Opal, who questions the girls' motives and icily inquires as to who was behind the escapade. Her eyes pierce Evie, but she doesn't respond, and Mya admits her guilt shamefully. Her parents are horrified, and although Evie, pained, wants to give her a hand and brush away her tears, she can't move. The homeowner leaves, needing to assess the damage to Cracklog Manor, and the girls prepare to face the music for their actions. Mya's parents each scold her, disappointed and appalled, and she lets the tears welling in her eyes fall, conceding to the punishment. Anderson opens his mouth to speak to Evie, but Opal cuts him off, stormily marching up to her terrified daughter and screaming her name. Anderson is left embarrassed by his wife as she angrily confronts their daughter and Mya, and noticing this, Evie retaliates and defies Opal. Afterward, he affirms to Opal that she overstepped and should let the Heartleys handle Mya next time. Shortly after bitting farewell to Mya, Evie joins her parents and talks with them.

#### *There's Something About Mya*

Mya's parents share news with her - Evie's father has told them that Evie wants to come over for dinner. When Patrick asks Evie if she has any plans with Mya, she mentions that she and her father bought a book for them to read together.

#### *The Party*

Anderson picks Evie and Mya up from school. Later, Evie notes that her parents are taking her and Mya to the school for the party, where they will meet with Mya's parents.

#### *Winter Storm Arising*

"*That was seriously badass, honey! You were* bulldozing *Daniela out there!*"
—Anderson praises Evie

Before fighting Daniela, Evie swears to fight for her parents, Mya, and Winter. Following Daniela's defeat, Opal shouts for Evie, and running up to the second floor of the cafeteria, Evie embraces her and her father. She exclaims that she's so happy to see them, to which her father states that she was obliterating Daniela out there, and her mother holds her cheek. She tells Evie that she's rough when it comes to praise, but she's proud of her for fighting Daniela so vailantly. Anderson echoes her, and overjoyed, Evie hugs them tighter, thanking them and sobbing tears of joy.

### Season 2

#### *The New Principal*

With their parents' permission, Evie, Mya, and Winter hold a meeting at Pinelake Park to discuss Shetani.

#### *Rushing Roulette*

When Evie attempts to walk out the door, her parents stop her, and her father reveals that the Heartleys don't want her to come over today. She tries to leave, but bumps into Winter, who frantically states that Mya is missing. Furious, Evie whirls around to face her parents, questioning why they hid this from her, and Mrs. Ly counters that Mya is strong. She snaps at them, and Anderson tries to calm her down, but his words fall on deaf ears. Evie, not caring about what her parents think of her actions, storms out the door with Winter. Later, as Mrs. Ly is scolding Evie for nearly killing herself playing Russian roulette, Anderson sides with his daughter, but a glare from hi wife makes him remain silent. Both then leave the room after Mya unexpectedly appears to come to Evie's defense, and Mya takes her girlfriend outside, saying her parents were punishing her wrong.

#### *The Attack*

"*Opal, we ought to take Amira in for a while. We can make sure she's safe.*"
—Anderson to Opal on Amira

Amira asks Evie if she can temporarily stay with her parents, and she agrees that she can, wanting them to hear her account of what Shetani has done. She leads her inside, where Opal is alarmed by her beaten up state, and she tells Anderson to get the medicine basket. He soon arrives, saying they should take Amira in, and Opal agrees. Happy, Amira hugs them and thanks them for their hospitality.

#### *Traitors!*

Evie worries that her parents will kill her after what went down at school, running off tearfully despite Mya and Winter's hopeful words. Later, as she is talking to her mother and father, Mya reveals that Evie probably doesn't want to go home out of fear her parents will punish her for what happened. While trying to comfort Evie again, Winter says that her mom and her dad won't do anything.

#### *Devil's Dungeon*

It is mentioned that Evie is asking her parents if she can spy on Shetani with Mya and Winter. Later, Nita expresses her relief that Amira is safe with Evie's family.

#### *Your Pain is My Pleasure: Part 1*

Anderson is one out of many making up the army that hears Winter's rallying cry at Pinelake Park. Later, he is instructed to spread the word on Shetani to the sixth and eighth graders, and while Mya confronts Shetani directly, she thinks about their parents giving out information.

### Season 3

#### *Memories of the Past*

Evie recalls how Opal's tiger parenting made her family very dysfunctional.

#### *Welcome to Hollowleaf Mansion*

"*Ev, Opal is right. We get that you don't trust Harlow and Ivanna - after all, you've always been wary of strangers and had a high regard for your safety. But let's be real - is it* really *wise to make assumptions about people you have only* just *met?*"
—Anderson to Evie

A day after meeting Harlow and Ivanna, Evie expresses her concerns about them to her parents, thinking they're scheming and pointing out that Harlow's smirk was more than mischief, and Anderson sighs. He tells Evie that they get she doesn't trust Harlow and Ivanna, having a high regard for her safety since she was young, but it isn't wise to make assumptions about people she just met. Evie finally realizes that her parents are right, and she settles in her room. Before leaving home, Opal and Anderson confirm that it's alright for Evie to leave for Hollowleaf Mansion. Two days later, when Winter tells Evie not to jump to conclusions, she mutters that her parents already said that.

#### *The Dinner Party*

Evie attempts to text her parents about leaving the dinner party, but Mya prevents her, claiming that it would be disrespectful to Harlow and Ivanna.

#### *The Divide Between Us*

"*We may not know what lies ahead. But Daniela, our gratitude goes out to you for coming over to check on Evie. You've come a long way from being a villain... We honestly couldn't be more proud of you tonight.*"
—Anderson thanking Daniela

After dropping Evie off at her place, Daniela worries that she is too fearful to confide anything to her parents, so she turns back for her. She rings the doorbell twice, and the door opens, revealing Anderson. He questions why she's here, and Daniela says that she needs to see Evie, suspecting that something is wrong. Her mother confirms this, and Daniela heads into Evie's bedroom, finding her sprawled out on her bed. Once Evie falls asleep, Daniela heads out of her room, and Opal asks if she's okay. Daniela murmurs that she's heartbroken and didn't want her to leave, and when her mother inquires as to when she'll recover, she is not certain. Anderson expresses his gratitude for Daniela's kindness, stating that she's come a long way from being a villain. He and Opal then hug Daniela. Later, Evie sneaks out of the house, knowing her parents are asleep.

#### *Rise to Power*

"*Not good. She doesn't want to talk to me, nor does she want to eat anything... We have to* do *something! If she doesn't get up out of bed, her health is going to nosedive... She has to get* something *in her system, but how can we fix her if she isn't motivated to do anything?*"
—Anderson to Opal on Evie

Two weeks following Mya's betrayal, Anderson walks into Evie's room, finding her sprawled out on her bed as per usual, depressed. He calls out to her, urging her to get up, but she doesn't wish to do so. Trying to remain optimistic, Anderson bribes her with the prospect of pancakes, but Evie still doesn't stir, mumbling that she's not hungry. He pleads with her, stating that they're worried sick and she shouldn't wall herself off from them, but Evie refuses to answer him, and disappointed, Anderson heads back out. Opal asks about her condition, and Anderson admits that it isn't good, fearing her health will take a tailspin should she constantly avoid leaving her bedroom and eating and drinking. Downtrodden, Opal states that they must resort to their final measure - sending Amira in - and she obliges, giving both parents a curt nod. While speaking to Evie, Amira mentions the pancakes her parents made for her. When she gets through to Evie, Amira reveals to her that she enjoyed spending time with her family, liking what her father had to tell her about his day.

#### *Disappearance*

"*Opal, you could have KILLED Evie with that! She's eleven and too young for anything like that. I can't believe you could be this hollow...*"
—Anderson scolding Opal for hurting Evie (flashback)

In Evie's flashback, after Opal knocks her daughter into her father's dresser, causing her to become injured, she regrets what she has just done and fears she has blood on her hands. Anderson walks in, seeing his daughter unmoving on the ground, blood staining one of his dresser knobs. Horrified, he shouts her name and picks her up, finding her head bruised and bloodied and her body light. Gazing up at Opal, Anderson reprimands her for being so careless, noting that she could have killed Evie with such a hard move. Evie then wakes up in her father's arms, and realizing that her mother was genuine and only wanted her to succeed, she convinces him that Opal is being sincere. Anderson, relaxing, says he'll get Evie an ice pack, but warns his wife to never push her like that again. Evie staggers back to her room, and after her father gives her an ice pack, wonders when her mother's impulsivity as a tiger parent will end.

#### *Warbringer*

"*Our baby's a leader. She led a battle and won it... I need to lay down.*"
—Anderson reacting to Evie's return home

As Evie pushes open the door to her house, her parents greet her. Opal scoops her up into her arms, and eyes welling with tears, Anderson says that his daughter led a battle and won it. Noting that he needs to lay down, he heads off to the bedroom. Opal admits to Evie that they were very worried about her, glancing down and seeing her cast and torn sleeve. While she is shocked, Evie reassures her that she can walk and requests to keep her torn sleeve as a symbol of her strength, which her mother accepts happily. Later, as Evie lays in the Pond of Ori with Mya, the latter asks her what her parents would think if they came back wet, but she doesn't care.

### *Winter's Tales*

#### *Dance of a Thousand Eyes*

Winter recalls Evie mentioning her father to her.

### *Two-Sided*

#### *I Kick It*

Daniela confronts Evie and Mya's parents, and they are not fooled by her innocent pleas.

#### *A New Start*

Evie tells Daniela that she's lucky, as her parents aren't home right now.

### *Little Miss Perfect*

"***Just because she is your daughter gives you no right to belittle her and control her**! Opal, she's **scared of you**! You're **scaring** her, can't you see that? And if you scare her, you're going to drive her **away from you**. You're supposed to be a mother. Not a tiger.*"
—Anderson to Opal after she hits Evie

Anderson watches Evie play with her friend, Gwen, alongside his wife, Opal. Opal decides that it's time Evie learns how much her culture "should be shaping her," much to Anderson's chagrin, as he does not want this down his daughter's throat when she is just five. She affirms that she knows what's she doing, but he believes pressure this early will have costly results, which Opal dismisses. Once she gets started on tiger parenting Evie, a shadow latches onto her, and Anderson heavily disapproves of it. Four years later, Anderson is asleep on the couch as Evie does math, bringing herself to smile; she has been a daddy's girl since she was young. While he is ditsy and not the smartest, he cares for his daughter deeply. As she argues with her mother, Evie notes that no one but her parents really love her. Eventually, Anderson wakes up and fights with Opal outside of Evie's room, snapping that she has no right to suffocate their daughter with work, and she is not happy, instead being hurt by her mentality. Opal retorts that he's trying to steal her success away from her, shocking Evie. She describes Anderson as fun-loving, but not the brightest, and wonders how she can please both her parents without tearing herself apart.

When Majken calls Evie sweet, the latter remembers that only her father has called her that. She also tells Majken that she is a daddy's girl. After Majken rejects Evie, Anderson enters her room, asking if her novel is good. He is glad to hear that she likes it, and sitting on her bed, he apologizes to her for losing Majken, knowing what it's like to lose friends. Briefly tripping on his years, Anderson recalls how he lost his and Opal's friends, but instead of staying in the past, he moved forward. Evie mentions her mother's advice, and Anderson sides with her over Opal, stating that whatever happens, she'll always be his daughter. He warmly embraces her, giving her a hug and brushing her bangs aside. Months later, it is noted that with help from Anderson, Opal bought Evie the *Fighters* series. During a playdate between Evie and Mya, Opal and Anderson interrupt it; it is noted that Anderson looks apologetic. Opal says that Mya needs to go so Evie can do her homework, much to the displeasure of her husband and Mya, who snaps that she's being a jerk. Winking at her, Anderson shows further disapproval with Opal as she backs into the hallway. While walking outside of school with Mya, Evie tells her that her father invited her over today. Later, Anderson finds Evie in her room moping, questioning what happened with Mya. She reveals that Opal bullied her, and she was forced to stand down against her will.

Consoling her, Anderson advises her to make amends by going to Pinelake Park tomorrow, not wanting her to lose Mya, against Opal's wishes. The next day, Anderson takes Evie to the park, and she and Mya patch things up. Months later, Anderson offers to take the two to Pinelake Park, since Opal is asleep, and he reassures Mya that her parents know she's with them. Once their time is up, Anderson calls the girls back and expresses interest in getting pizza, thinking Opal can do without her food for one day. However, Opal finds them and scolds Anderson for taking Evie outside of the house, and when he tries to say she needed some sunshine, she snarls at him to be quiet. Opal then chides Evie for going with her father, which causes her to spiral into a panic attack. One year later, Evie notes that her father is still the ditsy person he is. When Opal reveals that they're going on a trip to Vietnam, and Anderson reluctantly confirms this, dismayed. His wife begins to rant about how great Vietnam is, causing him to put his head into his hands. Anderson looks away in regret, and Evie concludes that Opal forced him into agreeing with her, seeing the extent of her mother's influence. After Evie stands up to her mother, Anderson sides with her and tells Opal that she can't make her daughter into the person she doesn't want to be.

He whispers for Evie to get Mya, knowing Opal won't drop this without fighting first. The two eavesdrop on the argument, and Anderson stammers that he is Evie's father and wishes to be in her life. Opal retorts that they agreed she could be tiger parented, though he warns her that Evie is being pushed too far and will shatter, adding that her tiger parent image is old to him. This makes Evie despondent, and she longs to be a normal girl. Mya offers to sleep over with her to ease her, and despite her reservations about not telling her parents, she is too tempted and agrees. When Opal finds out the next morning, Mya spits that she overheard her fight with Anderson and just wanted to show Evie that people love her. Months later, Evie is frustrated that her mother is forcing her to rake in the cold, wanting to go inside and drink her father's hot chocolate. Eventually, she snaps and heads inside, explaining Opal's apathy toward her to Anderson, who is annoyed. He rushes out, and seeing him fight with Opal once again, Evie heads to her room in dejection. Upon hearing Evie think she is abusive, Opal has a change of heart and finally begins to see the truth in Anderson's claims. After Evie passes out overworking herself, Anderson wakes her up, saying that it's time for dinner. However, not wanting to fail her mother, Evie refuses to eat until she is finished.

Later, Evie tells Winter that she can see her parents, though takes it back, thinking of her mother. When she returns home, she discovers her parents fighting over Winter, and Anderson affirms that Evie is not a liar, pointing out that she should have seen Winter recently. He comments that he likes her traits, and that Evie can have more than one friend. However, Opal rebuffs him again, and Evie snaps, bursting in on the fight and calling out her mother for being a hypocrite. Anderson agrees, murmuring that she has a point, and he drags Opal out of the room once she realizes that her daughter is being honest. While fighting Daniela, Evie thinks of her parents, which gives her determination to fight back, but she soon prepares to die in front of her family once Daniela apprehends her. After Winter helps her escape, Evie dashes up to her parents, who praise her for fighting Daniela, making her happy. During her first date with Mya, Evie hides under her bedsheets with her so her parents don't figure out that they're dating. Eventually, Evie starts to daydream about Mya so much she ignores her own parents, and while her father is reserved, Opal is fed up with her behavior. As she daydreams in her father's chair, Opal scolds her for not being the daughter she raised, and Anderson gently chastises his wife. When she threatens Evie, he warns her to drop the conversation twice, but Opal doesn't listen and continues berating Evie to the point where she accidentally blurts out that she loves Mya - revealing that she is gay.

This revelation stuns her parents, and Anderson tries to comprehend what just happened as Opal screams at her that she is in trouble. He growls that she's gone far enough, but Opal spits at him that this is not his fight, silencing him from the conversation. However, after she strikes Evie, Anderson snaps at Opal that she is her daughter and should accept her for who she is instead of making her feel like a criminal. Just because she is her daughter also gives her no right to belittle and control her - and she's scared of her. Anderson adds that she should be a mother, not a tiger, and feeling sick from the fight, Evie runs off. Minutes later, Anderson rushes into Evie's room and snaps her out of her panic attack, gently soothing her, rocking her back and forth, and getting her to calm down. She begs for him to stay, and Anderson obliges, promising to always be with her. Evie starts to apologize for everything, and Anderson soothes her, telling her to describe what she saw in her nightmare slowly. He concludes that she had a bad panic attack, but says that they aren't dangerous. He calms Evie again, stating that Opal never rejected her, and regardless of what she'll do, he'll always love Evie. Opal should have not struck her, and he hates how he treated her, but she wants to apologize for hitting her.

Evie stammers that she's too scared, but Anderson is fine with that and says that she has plenty of time. He offers to tell Mya's parents to send Mya to the park tomorrow, which Evie agrees to, and he then asks if she figured out her sexuality yet. Evie tells him that she's a lesbian, and he calls her perfect. Anderson then heads out, needing to chat to Opal again. When arguing with Mya, Evie cries that her mother might hurt her or her father. A few weeks later, Evie prepares to tell her parents that she played Russian roulette, worrying about rejection, but Mya reassures her that she'll be alright. Upon entering the house, Anderson asks if Mya is alright, which she quickly confirms. She stutters that she was in the Piney Woods, and worried, he questions if she's feeling okay. Evie admits that she made a terrible mistake, and preparing for the absolute worst, she confesses that she played Russian roulette - showing the singe mark on her head. Anderson warns Opal not to flip, but it's too late, and she berates Evie for almost dying. He tries to side with his daughter again, but Opal silences him with a glare before grounding her. After Mya embarrasses Opal, Anderson winks at her and pushes his wife out of the room, leaving Evie and Mya together. The latter then takes her girlfriend outside, saying that parents were "doing it wrong."

Some time after that evening, Evie plucks a shard of glass from Amira's hair, and hands it to her father, who throws it into the trash. It is noted that Amira had asked for the Lys' hospitality following the attack the previous night, and they had agreed instantly. When Holly jumps up on Evie's bed, she thinks about how she and her father convinced Opal to adopt her. Evie then heads to the kitchen with Amira, finding that Anderson has made them pancakes, much to their excitement. That night, Amira inquires about Anderson to Evie, and she comments that he's awesome, helping her with Opal and her panic attacks, but he sometimes is ditsy and comes out of the office weird. Amira then compares him to the father from *Coraline*, making the two laugh. After the expulsion, Evie worries that her parents will kill her, despite Mya and Winter claiming otherwise; she is about to have another panic attack. Thinking her father will hate her too, she cries that she's a traitor and runs away, too fearful to even talk to her parents. At the Heartley residence, Winter reassures Evie that she can face her parents. Eventually, Evie gains the confidence she needs and heads home to speak with parents. Upon her return home, Anderson questions her presence while Opal outright demands an answer. However, Amira commands for her to move.

After talking, Amira and Evie confront Opal and Anderson, and Evie reveals that she busted into Shetani's office - making Anderson remark that she's got to be kidding. As she confronts Opal, Amira remarks that Anderson has been made inferior by her tiger parenting, and he is tired of being snubbed from conversations. Anderson confirms this, saying that he is Evie's father and wants to be apart of his daughter's life. When Evie prepares to head out on her mission, her father wishes her well. A few days later, Opal and Anderson stand with Mya's parents at Pinelake Park. Shortly after the fight with Shetani, Evie embraces her parents, and Anderson asks if she is alright. Amira hobbles up to them, expressing how grateful she is for staying with them, to which Anderson replies that she's a firecracker. She wishes to be in their family, and rolling her eyes, Opal makes her an honorary Ly. Excited, Amira hugs the Lys, thanking them rapidly for their kindness.

### Specials

#### *Daniela Wrecks Christmas*

"*Jesus, Opal, you* know *[Evie and Mya]. They'll be back." [...] "She makes another point, though.* Please *be safe, kids.*"
—Anderson to Opal, Evie, and Mya

Evie and Mya repeatedly think of their plans for their Christmas sleepover at the Ly place, and Mya wishes to have Christmas cookies made by Evie's father. Upon arriving, Evie's parents greet them, getting into silly banter over their cooking, and Mya excitedly promises to help Anderson make the Christmas cookies. Later, at dinnertime, Anderson and Opal again get into a debate, this time over last year's cooking disaster, flustering Evie and Mya. However, the debate ends, and after dinner, the Lys reflect on Christmas plans and memories. Anderson fondly remembers the time he took Evie to the mall for Christmas, where she almost tumbled into the fountain due to her excitement. The next day, the Lys do last-minute Christmas shopping and prepare dinner that evening, going by more soundly than the night before; near the girls' bedtime, Anderson gives Evie permission to sleep on the couch so as to not rouse a sleeping Mya. However, Holly bounds across the sofa and wakes Mya up with her claws, voiding the permissions. After Daniela and Amira break into the house, the Ly parents wake up and are horrified by the scenes, picking up the pieces and examining the damages. He does allow Evie and Mya to go search for Daniela and her accomplice, but agrees with some of Opal's points about the conditions outside. Daniela is found by the next morning, and Evie snaps at her that she ruined Christmas for her family. On Christmas evening, Evie and Mya's parents converse outside the Chico's store at the mall.

## Personality and Traits

Anderson is a laid-back, yet devoted and protective father who will do anything for his daughter or family. He has a deep bond with Evie, as shown in *Little Miss Perfect*, and often steps up to defend her from Opal's crushing beliefs, even if he is shut out half of the time. Unlike Opal, Anderson despises tiger parenting, believing it to be controlling and too mentally pressuring. Because of this, he often got into heated fights with Opal that left Evie dejected. Having dealt with things Evie has experienced, he often relates to his daughter and helps to soothe her. This is notably displayed after she has a panic attack in *Little Miss Perfect*, and Anderson calmly (and professionally) pulls her out of it. At times, Anderson also appears as ditsy despite his best efforts to be professional. He occassionally mixes up his thoughts and words, hits objects, or appears as tired or unfocused. Av says that this trait is based off Coraline's father in *Coraline*.

## Family

**Wife:**

Opal (Living)
**Daughter:**

Evie (Living)
## Trivia

* Anderson is voiced by John Hodgman.
* He is based off the dad from *Coraline*. This is also referenced in *Little Miss Perfect*.
	+ His outfit also bears similarities to the Michigan State sweater worn by the dad.
* Evie has always favored him over Opal since she was young.
* Av thinks that he did regret marrying Opal at times in *Little Miss Perfect* because of their disagreements over tiger parenting, but didn't express this out loud because he feared he would upset Evie.