The Wildcard: Delight

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## Delight

Delight is a main character in the webcomic 'Some Things Will Never Change' and a character in Trinity. They have not yet been introduced into the main story line, but will appear eventually. Their role in the story is unknown so far. In Some Things Never Change, Delight is 15, 19, and 21. They have brown hair that is faded purple, and transitions to a magenta colour at the tips. Delight has burns on the right portion of their face and a glass eye. Delight likely grew up in the Fringe. In 'World Building and Info Dumps', it is mentioned that Delight's crew consists of various Brightside street trash- likely including Delight themselves.

## History

### Early Life

The earliest information of Delight's childhood comes from the Call to Action Submission, where Delight is 15 years old for the initial portion of the oneshot. There is no parental figures mentioned or present at any point in the story. Delight was the leader of Brightside at a young age, referred to as 'Boss' by Sheriff in the call to action submission.

### The Factory Fire

Delight's goal to send a message to the Capital came to a head with the factory fire. After an argument with Sheriff about seeing their lover in Bermuda, Delight changes the plan from 'sending a message' to 'burn it all down', a common phrase repeated throughout the story. The fire got out of control, and while arguing with Sheriff, debris fell from the ceiling, claiming Sheriff's arm and Delight's eye. Sheriff was separated from Delight by the Debris and carried away by their lover from Bermuda, Orca.

## Early Influences

Throughout Delight's life, it is clear that their priorities lie with creating and running Brightside from the image they have cultivated for it. Delight first mentions Bermuda and the Vanugard at 15, in the Call to Action submission, referencing 'the Beast', or Warthog. From there, Delight's main interactions with the Vangaurd take the form of attempting to keep Sheriff away from it and Bermuda.

## Physical Appearance

### Early Appearance

Delight has purple-tinted hair that transitions to magenta at the tips. He has both of her eyes until age 19. Delight wore black gloves when they were younger, and their general appearance was quite different. They have a magenta shirt with black shoulder coverings, and a torn grey tank top covering it. She wears grey cargo pants and has magenta straps of fabric covering their ankles, and black shoes.

### Older Apperance

From age 21 and onward, Delight generally appears the same. They have a theme of purple/magenta and neon green. These become hallmark colours of Brightside. Delight is mixed-race, black and Korean. Delight has purple-tinted hair that transitions to magenta at the tips. They have one brown eye and one glass eye that is green. Their outfit is essentially ropes of fabric sewn together. His arms are covered in strips of grey to magenta fabric, and her shirt is strands of grey wrapped around their body with a neon green rib cage printed on. The fabric flows into a skirt-like fashion, hanging long enough to drag on the floor. The interior of the 'skirt' is green that transitions to magenta. They wear black leggings with magenta fabric wrapped around the bottom quarter of his legs and wear black boots. She has a beauty mark on the left side of their nose. The right portion of their face is covered in burns and has taken away a portion of his flesh that covers her jaw. They wear a magenta strip of fabric over his glass eye frequently. They have neon green earrings.

## Personality

Delight, first and foremost, is an incredibly manipulative individual. The majority of her actions are to perpetuate their own goals, and his passions are first and foremost over all. However, they are also shown to care deeply about specific other people. In the Call to Action submission, Sheriff accusing Delight of only caring about themselves; to which Delight replies that if they truly believe that, they don't know anything at all. Delight does have the capability to care for others, and does so on her own terms. Their love for others is shown to come out in unhealthy forms, such as possessiveness and anger. When Delight discovered that Sheriff was still thinking about the boy from Bermuda, he became incredibly petty and cold and destroyed the keychain given to Sheriff. Delight is also described to constantly take things too far. They push and push until people snap, as described in Short Story 2. They self-sabotage frequently, and brush off the results of their consequences unless it is forced upon him; they can't seem to take the situation seriously until they are unable to escape from it. This is seen at the factory fire. When Sheriff is separated from Delight by debris, and taken away by Orca, the weight of Delight's actions finally hit her.

Delight's personality may be a result of a traumatic past, though this is unknown presently.

## Abilities and Tools

Delight uses a scythe-like weapon connected to a chain. Earlier versions of the weapon, shown in the earliest parts of the call to action submission, have a rock in place of the scythe. When in combat with Sheriff, they primarily use the chain to pull Sheriff closer. It is assumed that usage of the scythe is reserved for when she actually intends to kill.

Delight may be afraid of fire. In the Call to Action submission, Sheriff fires a projectile at Delight that explodes into fire, sending Delight into a panic where they are unable to fight back.

## Relationships

### Friends

#### Sheriff (former)

Delight was friends with Sheriff for most of their life. They grew up together, Delight ruling Brightside with Sheriff by her side. Sheriff never fully shared his passion for running the District, and their sights strayed frequently when they were young. This was the initial source of tension between the two. It is unclear how long Delight has known Sheriff.

### Enemy

#### Sheriff (present)

Following the fire at the factory, and subsequent fight that occurred two years later between Delight and Sheriff, they are no longer on speaking terms. Or seeing each other terms. Or probably mentioning each other terms. The last time Delight interacted with Sheriff she made it clear that he cared about them, and that they blame Sheriff for breaking their promise- for leaving. Sheriff blames Delight for everything that happened; which caused them to leave. It's likely that Delight cannot come to terms with the fact that they were the one to push Sheriff away, and needs to project their feelings onto others to cope. Orca is a common scapegoat, whom Delight blames for setting Sheriff's sights elsewhere.

## Archetype

The wildcard has no team. They are not good or evil, but rather swing between sides based on whatever suits them best. They may stay out of situations entirely unless someone (a hero or character they are sympathetic for) forces them to help or they realize it is in their best interest. The wildcard doesn't particularly care who they hurt to get their way, even if they're on the same team. It's important to not confuse the wildcard for being on neutral ground just because they don't always involve themselves in conflict. They're moreso ever-changing in their morality, and they're not impartial in the slightest.

## Note

Hello! Aster here. Delight is my favourite character, and I have a lot to say about them. Unfortunately, Wikipedia's aren't really meant for theorizing. Instead, here's a page that's just about my thoughts on Delight and Sheriff! Thanks for reading!

## Trivia

* The 'i' in Delight's introduction within the Call to Action Submission looks similar to their glass eye, and is the only lowercase in their name.
* During Delight and Sheriff's fight in the Call to Action Submission, a specific pose is made to look like they are dancing with each other.
* For most of the afformentioned fight, Delight isn't trying to hurt Sheriff. They are trying to immobilize them or bring them closer. Delight wants to be close to Sheriff again, and wants them to stay. After Sheriff blames everything on Delight, they change their tune and seem okay with hurting them. This is what pushes Sheriff away for good in the end.
* Delight really likes cute things! They like to collect soft toys and the like.