# Cyn — Wired Love character guide > Cyn in Wired Love by Ella Cheever Thayer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the jovial Cyn, enthusiastic Cyn, the gay and brilliant Cyn **First appearance:** 0003-i-sounds-from-a-distant-c ## Who they are Nathalie's magnetic, successful friend, whose cheerful philosophy and matchmaking instincts make her the warm center of every gathering she enters. ## Relationships ### [Nathalie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/nathalie_rogers) _romantic_ Cyn and Nathalie share a deep, intimate bond with strong romantic undertones, often communicating with intense emotional closeness. ### [Quimby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/quimby) _friendship_ Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie. ### [Clem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/clem) _friendship_ Clem and Cyn are friends who interact regularly, with Clem often acting as a supportive presence in Cyn's life. ### [Mr. C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_c) _rivalry_ Cyn and Mr. C. are romantic rivals, both vying for Nathalie's affection with underlying tension. ### [Mr. Stanwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_stanwood) _social_ Cyn and Mr. Stanwood are acquaintances who interact occasionally, likely through Nathalie or work connections. ### [Mrs. Quimby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mrs_quimby) _social_ Cyn and Mrs. Quimby are acquaintances, interacting politely due to their connection to Nathalie. ### [Em](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/em) _friendship_ Cyn and Em are friends who share a positive, supportive relationship within their social group. ### [Nathalie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/nathalie_rogers) _romantic_ Cyn and Nathalie share a deep, intimate bond with strong romantic undertones, often communicating with intense emotional closeness. ### [Nathalie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/nathalie_rogers) _romantic_ Cyn and Nathalie share a deep, intimate bond with strong romantic undertones, often communicating with intense emotional closeness. ### [Mr. C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/mr_c) _rivalry_ Cyn and Mr. C. are romantic rivals, both vying for Nathalie's affection with underlying tension. ### [Clem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/clem) _friendship_ Clem and Cyn are friends who interact regularly, with Clem often acting as a supportive presence in Cyn's life. ### [Quimby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/quimby) _friendship_ Cyn and Quimby share a friendly rapport, often interacting through their mutual connection to Nathalie. ## In the story ### [Neighborly Calls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/iv-neighborly-calls) Sings and recites at the card party; collaborates with Mr. Norton on a sketch teasing Nattie about C. ### [V: Quimby Bursts Forth in Eloquence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/v-quimby-bursts-forth-in-eloquence) Cyn is mentioned as Nattie's friend and housemate; Nattie expects her return during Quimby's second visit, but she does not appear in the chapter. ### [Goodbye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/vii-goodbye) Listens sympathetically to Nattie's story, expresses dismay at C's true nature, and consoles Nattie, though she too had been interested in the invisible C. ### [VIII: The Feast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/viii-the-feast) Hosts the feast in her room; offers philosophical advice about enjoying life; skillfully avoids Miss Kling while fetching dishes; agrees to Quimby's request to bring a friend. ### [IX: Unexpected Visitors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/ix-unexpected-visitors) Takes charge of the situation, invites the men to stay, and recounts the tale of C with theatrical flair. ### [X: The Broken Circuit Reunited](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/x-the-broken-circuit-reunited) Demands an explanation for the sudden scene; is astonished by the revelation. ### [XI: Miss Kling Telegraphically Baffled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/xi-miss-kling-telegraphically-baffled) Cyn learns telegraphy with Jo, is free and brilliant in Clem's presence, and Nattie feels overshadowed by her. ### [XII: Crosses on the Line](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/xii-crosses-on-the-line) Sings brilliantly at the concert, unaware of the jealousy she inspires; tries to mend the rift between Nattie and Clem. ### [XIV: Quimby Accepts the Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/xiv-quimby-accepts-the-situation) Finds the situation farcical but offers practical advice; urges Quimby not to marry Celeste out of obligation. ### [XV: One Summer Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/xv-one-summer-day) Celebrates her concert success; receives Jo's confession but reveals a past love that prevents her from marrying. ### [XVI: O. K.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/chapters/xvi-o-k) Cyn confronts Nattie about Clem, denies caring for him romantically, and expresses frustration at the tangled love affairs. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters/cyn - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wired_love_se/characters