Mary Huxley

🧬 ORIGIN STORY

Mary Huxley was born in 1955 to Paul and Mrs. Huxley, growing up in the same household as her younger brother, Gayifier. Unlike her brother, Mary pursued a grounded, practical path. By her teens, she displayed sharp intuition and a knack for uncovering details others overlooked, leading her into small investigative assistance with law enforcement by the late 1960s. She quickly rose to prominence in the field, solving cases that stumped even seasoned detectives. Despite her success, her personal life was marked with struggles: her first child was born in 1973 after what she vaguely calls “an accident,” followed by two more children in 1976 and 1979, fathered by her childhood friend and investigative partner.

Mary retired in 1990, leaving behind a decorated career with multiple awards for excellence in investigation. She remains one of the few figures connected to the Joke Comic League who has been directly interviewed by JCL agents, though she herself was never part of the League. To this day, she is one of the only people that Gayifier openly reveals his face to, hinting at the deep bond between them despite his secrecy.

Her husband carries himself with the calm precision of someone who has spent too many years chasing shadows; though he rarely speaks of his work, he’s tied to that one agency—the one that investigates things that don't exist and are best left forgotten.

🥋 ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Master Investigator: Skilled in deduction, evidence analysis, and cold reading of suspects.
  
  

• Sharp Intuition: Often trusted her instincts to solve cases others gave up on.
  
  

• Interrogation Specialist: Known for being calm yet relentless during questioning.
  
  

• Resourceful Networker: Maintained contacts in law enforcement, journalism, and local communities.

🌟 POWER SOURCES & BOOSTS

• Human Dedication – Mary has no supernatural powers; her “boost” comes from discipline, hard-earned experience, and her reputation in the investigative field.
  
  

• Family Connection – Though powerless, her bond with Gayifier sometimes gives her unique access to knowledge or protection that others lack.

❌ WEAKNESSES

• No Combat Ability: Mary was never a fighter and always relied on her intellect rather than strength.
  
  

• Limited Influence Over Gayifier: While close, she struggles to get him to open up fully about his powers and history.

💘 RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Her unnamed childhood friend and investigator colleague husband. Their relationship was never formalized, but they shared a lifelong bond through their work and children.

Currently: Retired, private, focused on her family and grandchildren.

🕍 MODERN ROLE

Mary Huxley lives quietly in the city, a retired investigator with a storied past. She is a respected elder figure in investigative circles, occasionally consulted for advice or testimony. She enjoys her tea, her children, and grandchildren. While she avoids the public eye, she is still occasionally seen at JCL-related events. Mary is a bridge between the “normal world” and the strange realm her brother inhabits, grounding him in humanity whenever he chooses to visit her.