Short Fiction · Character
Underhill
A blunt, half-chewed fighter of a man who cradles a small cat in his arms and calls her a sweet little thing sent out to hunt Rats.
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Also known as The Deal Underhill
First appearance: scanners live in vain
As a major figure in Short Fiction, Underhill is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A new pinlighter who is paired with Lady May and learns the dangers of fighting dragons in space.
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Underhill is one of the four Partners aboard the Fighting Room, a low, brutish type whose telepathy never refined his character — only made him serviceable. His tenderness with the Lady May, sealed into her projectile…
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See Underhill in scanners live in vainCharacter Web
10 connectionsA slice of how Underhill sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Friendship
- Romantic
Character groups
- Scanner society members
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Underhill’s emotional peak occurs in the silent, affectionate exchange with the Lady May, where their bond tra…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Lady May
social · positive
Lady May and Underhill are acquainted, possibly through social circles or shared… How this plays out →
- Woodley
friendship · positive
- Captain Wow
friendship · positive
- Miss West
romantic · positive
- Father Moontree
social · positive
- Lady May
social · positive
Lady May and Underhill are acquainted, possibly through social circles or shared… How this plays out →
- Woodley
friendship · positive
- Miss West
romantic · positive
- Woodley
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Underhill appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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