Callum Ayres

Classification: Internal Use Only
Access Level: Major Arcana
Encryption Key: WRAITH-C-023
Codename: Hush
Legal Name: Callum Ayres
Arcana Rank: Major Arcana
Role Title: Wraith
Magic Class: Augmentation
Suit Affiliation: None formally assigned
(Note: Treated operationally as Joker-tier by field agents. Maintains Wraith clearance through EVE Society protections.)
 

Miscellanous Information

Natural Hair Color: Brown
Natural Eye Color: Black
Sexuality: Pansexual
 

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Behavioral Profile:

Core Traits

• Aloof Strategist — measured, analytical, deliberate; maintains control as a primary defensive mechanism.
• Emotionally Restrained — detachment masks deep mistrust of intimacy and fear of vulnerability.
• Elegant Predator — refined exterior conceals precision, cunning, and controlled ruthlessness.

 

Behavioral Classification

Aloof Strategist / Elegant Predator
 

Behavioral Classification Summary

Ayres holds himself above the fray—silent, observant, calculating. His danger is not found in volatility but in restraint: every word measured, every expression intentional, every emotion tightly regulated. Beneath the composed exterior lies a survivalist sharpened by betrayal and political abandonment. Vulnerability is treated as a liability, trust as a scarce commodity, and connection as a risk that must be earned through rigor rather than sentiment.
  When Ayres chooses loyalty, it is rare and absolute. He becomes fiercely protective, even willing to compromise protocol for those within his guarded inner circle. His calm is not apathy but discipline; his silence not emptiness but a shield. He embodies the stillness before the strike—beautiful, cold, controlled, and devastating when provoked.  

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Known Abilities

Psyche

Ayres possesses the ability to manipulate the physical senses of a target—either enhancing them simultaneously or isolating a specific one for hyperfocus. He can induce sensory overload, disrupt balance, or generate controlled perception gaps that create psychological disorientation. This ability is typically used to weaken resistance, disarm aggression, or escalate compliance without permanent damage. Effective for interrogation, internal enforcement, or psychological sabotage.  

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Psychological Profile

Subject presents with a high-functioning form of cynicism and hypervigilance. His worldview is shaped by early betrayal and systemic manipulation within both familial and organizational structures. Ayres exhibits strong survival instincts accompanied by an inability to trust perceived authority, including superiors within the Syndicate.
  The subject’s core psychological fracture appears linked to a pivotal developmental event in which he was compelled to observe the organizational exile of his father, Nino Ayres, as a negotiated condition for the reinstatement of his childhood associate, Haydn Bersa, into criminal operations. This event was followed by the subject’s disownment by his mother, Asha Ayres, who remarried a higher-ranking Syndicate figure. Ayres subsequently experienced prolonged social isolation. He was later taken in by Jenelle Callahan, who remains his guardian figure.
  These events reinforced a belief system wherein strength must be taken—not trusted or granted—and emotional vulnerability is equivalent to weakness. Ayres has constructed a behavioral framework built on strategic control, calculated detachment, and emotional minimization.
 

Observed protective behaviors include:

• Mistrust of unfamiliar or uncontrolled environments
  
• Hostile or withdrawn responses to perceived emotional closeness
  
• A belief that emotional restraint is a form of power, and vulnerability is inherently punishable
  

  Subject has developed a personal code in which individuals who fail to dominate are seen as inherently exploitable. While this framework benefits tactical adaptability and emotional insulation, it has resulted in unnecessary field escalations, excessive control-seeking behavior, and conflict with peers and superiors, particularly those who attempt egalitarian rapport.
  Treatment Notes: Guilt remains a persistent undercurrent in Ayres’ behavioral pattern, particularly in relation to Haydn Bersa (Blue). Subject demonstrates repressed protectiveness and self-directed blame. While he often appears emotionally cold, his loyalty—once formed—is absolute, often to a fault. It is likely he would override mission protocol to shield Haydn if his well-being is threatened, particularly if such suffering echoes unresolved familial trauma.
  Ayres’ persona is guarded by pragmatism, sarcasm, and a utilitarian philosophy of interaction. While appearing detached, this persona is revealed to be both strategic and compensatory. Trust is viewed as a tactical liability. His primary defense mechanism remains control—of self, of others, and of operational space.  

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Incident Record:

During adolescence, Ayres was tangentially connected to an internal incident that led to the expulsion of Haydn Bersa from the Syndicate. The specifics of the event remain sealed, with most internal personnel unaware of Ayres’ involvement. Years later, he was tangentially connected to Bersa’s reinstatement—an act that coincided with the exile of his father, Nino Ayres. The fallout surrounding these events contributed to the collapse of Ayres’ familial standing and marked him as a quiet point of interest within several Syndicate factions. No formal reprimand was issued, though the subject remains under discreet observation.
 

Field Notes:

Codename Hush reflects Ayres’s operational style: silent engagement, psychological precision, and minimal-force intervention. He is known to leave no physical evidence, yet his influence on targets is long-lasting.
  Regularly deployed alongside Blue (Haydn Bersa) for dual-field psychological operations. While the pairing is highly effective, emotional compromise risk is flagged.
  Self-described as “analytical, cautious, and responsible.”
  Internal debrief language frequently includes:

• “Unyielding”
• “Volatile”
• “Controlled threat vector"

  Ayres has taken on high-risk assignments to divert strain from Bersa’s workload. He refuses acknowledgement for these actions.
  His presence in the field is defined by measured calm and strategic restraint; when provoked, he reveals a precise and formidable ruthlessness.  

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Traits Assessment:

Ayres demonstrates a constellation of traits consistent with high-functioning emotional compartmentalization and field-adapted assertiveness. He is notably blunt in both personal and operational exchanges, favoring efficiency over diplomacy. His communication style is typically laconic, often accompanied by a deadpan delivery that obscures underlying intent. He exhibits a strong pragmatic streak, making decisions grounded in outcome-based logic rather than sentiment. Ayres frequently assumes a commanding posture in group dynamics, leveraging sardonic wit and dry humor as both social armor and a subtle form of control.
  He is deceptive when necessary, and shows an advanced capacity for manipulation when operational demands require it—particularly in emotionally charged scenarios. Despite this, Ayres occasionally demonstrates unintentional comedic timing when his guarded wit intersects with social misreads, making him unknowingly funny in certain contexts.
  Internally flagged as ruthless when cornered, Ayres adheres to a traditional internal code of conduct that, while outdated in some Syndicate circles, remains rigidly enforced in his personal philosophy. Notably, field observation confirms that while he is outwardly withdrawn, he displays unexpected warmth and protectiveness in private settings, particularly toward those he considers within his inner circle.
 

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Clearance Tags:

EVE | Joker Behavior | Augmentation-Class User | High-Stability Operative | Emotional Entanglement Risk | Guardian: Jenelle Callahan | Deployment Requires Wraith or Higher Clearance