# Dienc — Short Fiction character guide

> Dienc in Short Fiction by Ray Bradbury.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0020-asleep-in-armageddon

## Who they are

A name suggesting an alien or unusual being.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_46_se/chapters/v)

Dienc is the eldest Scientist who welcomes Sim and explains the sacrifice required to join their work.

### [The Fourth Night: Sim's Resolve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_46_se/chapters/vi)

Dienc explains the history of the ship and the failed attempts to reach it.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_46_se/chapters/vii)

Bids Sim farewell before the battle, acknowledging he will not see him again.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_46_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as still living, watching the race from the cliffs.

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