Avis

Avis is one of the major supporting characters in The Life of Fynex. While she only appears throughout the first and last few months of the story, she is essential to the story, acting as Fynex's lover.

While little about Avis's background is verified throughout the story, it is assumed she used to be an Adult. The reason for her expulsion is not revealed, though it may have anything to do with the typical reasons: failing to meet the grading criteria set upon the Adults, having an abortion against the wishes of the male participant, or drug use.

Avis is in her late twenties/early thirties throughout the course of The Life of Fynex, making her similar in age to Garnel. To survive the hardships prevalent as a Child, Avis became a member of the Nest, doing errands that help herself as well as the whole group.

While Avis is finishing up her errands, she comes upon Fynex, shortly after the latter was attacked. Avis immediately feels a bonding attraction to Fynex and decides to bring Fynex back to The Nest. While the other members doubt Fynex's abilities, Avis treats her very carefully with much respect and nourishment. As the two get along, Avis realizes Fynex's potential and ultimately organizes her entry into the Adult society.

In November, during the Children's Revolution, Avis meets Fynex again, only to discover her intentions on legitimizing Fynex's promises have been ruined by the Adult society and Dajorn's horrific treatment during the Revolution.

Relationship with Fynex
While Fynex is typically represented as a young girl, story alterations can change her character, making her more androgynous or perhaps more older. The changes in these characteristics may change the way that Avis and Fynex interact and the sort of relationship they have. If Fynex possessed a more mature physique, Fynex and Avis may be depicted as spouses with the potential of sexual activity occurring between each other. Otherwise, if Fynex were younger and weaker as she is depicted in the story, Avis would act more as a mother character, forgoing the more sexual aspects of the other relationship.

At the end of the story, the fate of Fynex is connected with Avis's.