Short Fiction · Character
Woodley
A Scanner with a gloomy disposition.
minor
Also known as the glum Woodley
First appearance: scanners live in vain
Woodley's tie to Underhill is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A veteran pinlighter nearing retirement, pragmatic and dismissive of Underhill's philosophical musings.
Woodley first appears in 0001 scanners live in vain.
With Underhill (friendship): Underhill and Woodley are companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support. With Underhill (friendship): Underhill and Woodley are companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support. With Underhill (friendship): Underhill and Woodley are companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support.
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Character Web
7 connectionsA slice of how Woodley sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Scanner society members
- Minor and older references
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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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- Underhill
friendship · positive
Underhill and Woodley are companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support. How this plays out →
- Underhill
friendship · positive
Underhill and Woodley are companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support. How this plays out →
- Underhill
friendship · positive
Underhill and Woodley are companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Woodley in scanners live in vainIn the story
Woodley appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Woodley in scanners live in vain