Wade Ripple

Mind: Wade is emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and highly expressive. He views the world through a lens of optimism and believes in the power of communication and vulnerability.

Personality: Friendly, emotional, compassionate, and sometimes over-expressive. He tends to cry easily but is always sincere in his emotions. Wade loves making connections with others and finding positivity in any situation.

Appearance: Wade is a translucent, fluid water being with a blue-tinted body. He moves gracefully, almost flowing with every step, and his body shimmers like the surface of a calm lake.

Likes: Wade enjoys spending time with family, swimming, listening to others' stories, and making people laugh. He finds joy in being around people and helping them feel understood.

Dislikes: He dislikes dishonesty, emotional suppression, and conflict. He finds it difficult to deal with people who bottle up their feelings.

Loves: Wade loves being transparent (both literally and emotionally). He adores Ember and is fascinated by her fiery personality. Wade also has a strong love for his family and enjoys exploring the fluidity of life.

Hates: Wade dislikes feeling helpless when he can’t solve others' problems or when people intentionally hide their true selves.

Height: 173 cm (5'8") Weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)

Backstory:

Family and Upbringing

Wade was born into a close-knit, loving family of water elementals in Element City’s Water District. The Ripple family has always been known for their openness, emotional expressiveness, and tight familial bonds. Wade grew up surrounded by water slides, pools, and gentle currents, where he and his siblings would spend hours playing and flowing freely in their aquatic environment.

The Ripple Family:

• Eddy Ripple (Father): Eddy is a proud, supportive father who values honesty and openness. He taught Wade the importance of being true to one’s feelings and the power of emotional vulnerability. Eddy’s relationship with Wade shaped him into someone who isn’t afraid to cry or express himself, as Eddy always modeled these behaviors in a positive light.

• Brook Ripple (Mother): Wade’s mother, Brook, is nurturing and gentle but can be quite firm when it comes to family values. She taught Wade about the importance of empathy, encouraging him to listen to others and always try to understand different perspectives. Her teachings have instilled in Wade a natural inclination to care for others, making him an excellent listener.

• Siblings: Wade has several siblings who, like him, are emotionally expressive and full of life. They share a strong bond and frequently gather for family dinners (which usually involve watery foods and lots of heartfelt conversations). His siblings are supportive and always have each other’s backs. Growing up, they encouraged Wade to embrace his sensitive side rather than hide it.

Early Life and Personality Development

From a young age, Wade stood out even among his expressive family. He was always the most emotional, crying at the drop of a hat—whether it was from joy, sadness, or even a touching story. While other children in Element City might have seen this as a weakness, Wade’s parents encouraged him to embrace this emotional openness as a strength. They believed that by understanding and expressing his emotions, Wade could connect more deeply with others.

As a child, Wade was fascinated by the diversity of the elements in Element City. He loved hearing stories about how the different elements interacted and how, despite their differences, they all contributed to the city’s harmony. Wade’s natural curiosity about others, along with his desire to understand different perspectives, became a core part of his identity.

Education and Friendships

Wade attended school in the Water District, where he formed close bonds with his classmates. Despite being known for his emotional outbursts, he was well-liked because of his sincere nature. He was the friend who would always listen, who cared deeply, and who was always there to offer a shoulder to cry on (quite literally, since he was made of water!).

During his schooling, Wade learned the complexities of the Element City society. Though he mostly stayed within the Water District, he was always interested in the lives of those from other elemental districts. His friendships often extended beyond the water community, where he would interact with Earth, Air, and Fire elementals. However, the Fire elementals intrigued him the most because of their contrasting personalities and abilities.

Meeting Ember and Understanding Fire Elementals

As Wade matured, his path eventually crossed with Ember Lumen, a Fire elemental from Firetown. Meeting Ember sparked a significant shift in Wade’s understanding of the world. He had always been curious about Fire elementals, who seemed intense, passionate, and full of energy—almost the opposite of his calm and fluid nature.

Initially, the relationship between Wade and Ember was cautious. Fire and Water don’t mix easily, and Wade had to be careful around her to avoid accidentally extinguishing her flames. However, as Wade got to know Ember, he realized that her fiery exterior hid a complex emotional world. She was passionate, yes, but also guarded and struggling with her own internal challenges.

Wade’s natural empathy and patience allowed him to build a deep connection with Ember. He didn’t push her to open up but was always there to listen when she needed him. His understanding nature began to chip away at Ember’s tough exterior, and through this bond, Wade realized that even those who seem opposite can find common ground if they’re willing to listen and connect emotionally.

Wade's Career and Role in Element City

Wade took his natural gifts and turned them into a career that allowed him to help others. He works as a city inspector, where he assesses the state of the various water-based infrastructures, such as canals and reservoirs, throughout Element City. His job also involves checking on the different districts to ensure that they remain functional and harmonious.

Wade loves his job because it allows him to interact with different elementals and see how the city works as a whole. It’s through this role that he deepened his understanding of the challenges different elementals face, especially in terms of how the city's infrastructure needs to balance their unique needs.

His career also gave him insight into the city’s subtle social divides. As much as Element City strives to be a place of coexistence, there are unspoken tensions between the different elemental communities. Wade sees his role as one of bringing people together and helping them see the beauty in each other’s differences.

Personality and Emotional Growth

Wade’s personality is defined by his emotional openness, but it’s not without its challenges. He sometimes struggles with the fact that others see him as overly sensitive or too emotional. However, he never allows these criticisms to discourage him. Wade firmly believes that there’s strength in vulnerability and that being in touch with one’s feelings is an asset rather than a weakness.

Over the years, Wade has learned to balance his emotions, especially when dealing with more fiery personalities like Ember. While he still cries easily, he’s also learned to be resilient in the face of emotional challenges. He’s become a pillar of support for those around him, offering a calming presence in the sometimes turbulent world of Element City.

Current Life and Relationships

Wade is content with his life in Element City. His relationships with his family and Ember have taught him the importance of friendship, understanding, and emotional balance. He still works as a city inspector, and his daily life revolves around making sure the city flows smoothly, just like the water he embodies.

Wade continues to cherish his ability to connect with people from all walks of life, helping them see the beauty in emotional openness and the strength that comes from truly understanding one another.

*Appearance:

1. Translucent Body

Wade’s body is composed of water, which makes him completely transparent but with a subtle blue tint. His watery form is fluid, constantly rippling and shifting with soft, smooth motions. His transparency allows light to pass through him, creating shimmering effects that catch reflections from his surroundings, much like sunlight glinting off the surface of a calm lake.

• Fluidity: Wade’s body isn’t fixed like that of a solid being; instead, it flows gently as he moves. His movements are graceful and smooth, like water streaming over rocks. When he’s happy or excited, you might see his body ripple more energetically, while during calmer moments, his form becomes more still and serene.
• Surface Reflection: His body sometimes reflects the environment, such as lights and colors from his surroundings, adding a dynamic and interactive quality to his appearance.

2. Facial Features

Despite being made of water, Wade has distinct facial features that allow him to express his emotions clearly:

• Eyes: Wade’s eyes are large, expressive, and slightly exaggerated in a cartoonish way. They have a deep blue hue, resembling the color of ocean water. His eyes are a window into his emotions, often wide and teary when he’s moved or touched by something.
• Eyebrows and Mouth: His eyebrows and mouth are fluid like the rest of him, and they shift and reshape to express his feelings. His smile is warm and welcoming, often curling up in a friendly, almost childlike grin. When he’s excited or emotional, his features may stretch and distort slightly, reflecting the intensity of his feelings.
• Tears: Wade is known for being emotional, and when he cries, his tears are indistinguishable from his watery form, making it look like his face or body is merging with his emotions. These tears flow freely and are a major part of his character design, emphasizing his vulnerability and emotional openness.

3. Body Shape

Wade’s overall body shape is humanoid, with defined arms, legs, and a torso. However, his fluid composition gives him a sleek, almost ethereal quality:

• Height and Build: Wade is tall and has a slender, streamlined build. His watery form flows in a way that makes him appear lighter than air, and his limbs have a smooth, wave-like curvature. His torso is slightly elongated, and his arms and legs taper gently at the ends, giving him a graceful, elegant appearance.
• Limbs: His arms and legs seem to flow with every movement, almost as if they are trailing behind him like water currents. When Wade walks or moves, his limbs don’t always maintain a fixed shape, instead appearing to ripple and undulate with his actions.
• No Hard Outlines: Unlike solid beings, Wade’s body doesn’t have rigid outlines. Instead, his form blends into his environment. The boundaries of his limbs are soft and fluid, and when he’s standing still, it’s as though he’s part of the surrounding water or atmosphere.

4. Hair

Wade’s "hair" is made of water as well, but it takes on a stylized form that resembles the flow of liquid waves. His hair is always moving, much like flowing water in a stream:

• Flowing Waves: His hair isn’t static—it constantly moves and ripples, like gentle waves or currents. The "strands" of his hair resemble smooth, flowing rivers, and they shift with his emotions. When Wade is calm, his hair moves slowly and smoothly, while when he’s excited, it flows more energetically.
• Blue Tint: Just like the rest of his body, his hair has a faint blue hue, which catches the light and adds to his ethereal look. In certain lighting, his hair can appear to shimmer or glisten, much like the reflection of water in sunlight.

5. Hands and Feet

Wade’s hands and feet are fluid and expressive, adding to his overall emotional nature:

• Fingers and Toes: His fingers and toes can stretch or merge, depending on his movements or emotional state. His fingers often extend in an exaggerated manner when he’s gesturing or expressing himself, and they can taper off like streams of water.
• Feet: When Wade walks, it’s as if he’s lightly gliding or flowing across the ground. His feet don’t leave footprints, but rather small, temporary ripples, and he moves without disturbing his surroundings much.

6. Water-Based Details

Wade’s appearance has several other water-related characteristics that enhance his elemental nature:

• Shimmering Skin: His skin has a shimmering, glossy finish, like the surface of a pool reflecting light. His entire body has a slight sheen that catches light beautifully, especially in well-lit environments.
• Bubbles: Small, soft bubbles often form around Wade, especially when he’s feeling emotional or excited. These bubbles drift up from his body and add to his dynamic, ever-changing appearance. Sometimes, they will burst into small water droplets, further emphasizing his water-based nature.
• Drips and Splashes: In moments of high emotion or excitement, droplets of water may splash from his body. These splashes evaporate quickly and don’t leave puddles, but they add a sense of movement and life to his form. Occasionally, when he’s especially animated, his movements can cause small waves or ripples to extend from him.

7. Clothing

Although Wade is made of water, he still wears clothing to give him a more grounded, human-like appearance:

• Casual Attire: Wade is often seen wearing simple, everyday clothes, like a collared shirt and shorts. His outfits tend to be relaxed and laid-back, matching his carefree and friendly personality. The clothes are often depicted as floating lightly around his body rather than being fully fitted, reflecting his fluid nature.
• Waterproof Look: His clothing has a special waterproof texture and floats gently on his body, adapting to his liquid form without absorbing moisture. This gives his clothes a lightweight, almost ethereal quality, as though they’re made of mist or light fabric.

8. Color Scheme

Wade’s color scheme is predominantly shades of blue and light cyan, which complement his water-based form:

• Light Blue Tint: His body has a soft blue tint, reminiscent of clear water or the sky. This color adds to his calm and serene presence, though it can shift slightly depending on his mood or the lighting.
• Transparent Effects: Because of his transparency, Wade’s color isn’t always consistent; instead, it varies based on his surroundings and lighting. In darker environments, he may appear more translucent and less defined, while in bright settings, his blue hues come to life, glowing with an inner luminescence.

*Personality:

1. Empathetic and Emotionally In-Tune: Wade has a deep connection to his emotions and isn’t afraid to express them openly. His transparency means he wears his heart on his sleeve (or ripples), and he encourages others to do the same. Whether someone is joyful, sad, or frustrated, Wade is always quick to tune into their feelings and offer support. His empathy allows him to relate to almost anyone, making him a comforting presence.

2. Optimistic and Lighthearted: Wade maintains a positive outlook, always seeing the bright side of situations, much like how water flows around obstacles. Even in tough circumstances, he can remain cheerful, offering encouragement and finding ways to bring a smile to others. His bubbly nature makes him enjoyable to be around, spreading positivity wherever he goes.

3. Playful and Free-Spirited: Like a flowing river, Wade’s personality is flexible, adventurous, and spontaneous. He loves to have fun and isn’t afraid to dive into new experiences. His playful side often comes out in light-hearted teasing or clever remarks. Wade enjoys exploring the world, metaphorically "going with the flow," and doesn’t let setbacks get him down for long.

4. Transparent and Honest: Wade values openness and truth, and he expects the same from others. He’s not one for hiding how he feels, which makes him genuine and straightforward. This transparency allows him to build trust easily, as people know he’s always sincere. Dishonesty, on the other hand, bothers him deeply.

5. Emotionally Expressive: Wade’s emotions are visible, often reflected in how his water-like body reacts to his feelings—bubbling up with excitement, rippling with anxiety, or calming down when he’s at peace. This physical manifestation of his emotions makes him endearing, as it’s impossible for him to hide what he’s feeling.

6. Curious and Compassionate Listener: Wade loves learning about people and is an excellent listener. His natural curiosity drives him to ask thoughtful questions, always eager to understand someone’s story. He approaches conversations with a genuine desire to help, making people feel comfortable opening up around him.

7. Supportive and Encouraging: Wade’s nurturing personality shines when others need guidance. He’s the kind of person who will always offer a kind word or practical advice, helping others see the good in themselves. He believes in lifting others up and provides an emotional boost when someone feels down or uncertain.

8. Dislikes Conflict but Isn't Afraid of Confrontation: While Wade prefers harmony and peaceful interactions, he won’t shy away from standing up for what’s right if necessary. However, his approach to resolving conflict is always with kindness and understanding, seeking to calm the waters rather than create waves.

9. Deeply Connected to Water: Wade’s personality is influenced by his elemental nature. Water symbolizes adaptability, calmness, and flow, and Wade reflects these traits in how he navigates life’s challenges. He loves environments that remind him of water, whether it’s swimming or simply being near the sea, and he dislikes dry, arid places.

*Abilities:

1. Shape-Shifting and Fluidity

• Description: Wade’s most defining ability is his fluid, water-based body, which allows him to change shape at will. He can stretch, morph, flatten, and reform his body into different shapes and sizes. His ability to move fluidly makes him highly adaptable in various situations.
• Uses: Wade can navigate tight spaces, slip through small cracks, or stretch his limbs to reach far-off objects. He’s also able to expand or contract his size depending on the situation, whether to fit into a space or create a bigger presence. His shape-shifting ability is often used in lighthearted ways, like creating playful water forms to entertain others.
• Strengths: This flexibility allows Wade to handle many physical challenges, such as dodging obstacles, getting through hard-to-reach places, or even reshaping his form to avoid danger.
• Limitations: Wade’s water form makes him vulnerable to absorption or evaporation, and extreme heat can weaken or hurt him. His fluidity also means he lacks physical solidity, making it harder to exert force or interact with solid objects.

2. Water Manipulation

• Description: Wade has the ability to control and manipulate water around him. He can summon water, redirect its flow, and even shape it into various forms, similar to how he controls his own body.
• Uses: Wade can create streams, fountains, or waves of water, whether for practical reasons (extinguishing fires, watering plants) or simply for fun (splashing around or creating water-based art). His ability to control water makes him particularly effective in environments where water is present, such as lakes, rivers, or even rain.
• Strengths: This power gives Wade control over his surroundings when water is involved. He can help others by using water to put out fires, cool down overheated spaces, or transport water to dry areas. Wade’s water manipulation also adds a creative element to his personality, as he enjoys using it to form playful shapes or patterns.
• Limitations: Wade’s power is dependent on the availability of water. In dry environments, he may struggle to use this ability effectively, and extreme heat can evaporate the water he manipulates. His water control also has limits in volume; he can only manage as much water as his energy allows, and larger amounts can be taxing.

3. Transparency and Emotional Reflection

• Description: Wade’s water-like body is naturally transparent, and his emotions are often visible through his physical form. His body’s transparency reflects his inner emotional state, which can shift in color or movement based on what he’s feeling. For example, Wade might bubble with excitement, ripple with nervousness, or darken with sadness.
• Uses: This ability makes Wade highly expressive without needing words. His emotional transparency helps him connect with others more easily, as people can immediately sense how he’s feeling. It also makes him a powerful empath, as his visible emotions often encourage others to open up to him and share their feelings.
• Strengths: Wade’s transparency fosters trust and openness in relationships. People feel safe around him because he’s incapable of hiding his emotions, making him a natural confidant. His ability to show his feelings physically also allows him to navigate complex emotional situations with honesty and vulnerability.
• Limitations: Wade’s emotional transparency can sometimes be a disadvantage, as he’s unable to hide his feelings even when he wants to. This can make him vulnerable in situations where maintaining composure or discretion is necessary. His inability to conceal emotions may also make him an easy target for manipulation, as others can gauge his reactions instantly.

4. Evaporation and Reformation

• Description: Wade has the ability to evaporate into steam and reform into water again. This evaporation allows him to become intangible for short periods, potentially escaping danger or traveling through the air in steam form before condensing back into his normal watery self.
• Uses: This ability is useful for avoiding obstacles or slipping out of tight situations. Wade can evaporate to escape physical danger or move more freely in environments that would otherwise limit his movement. He can also use evaporation to cool off or create refreshing mist for others in hot weather.
• Strengths: Wade’s evaporation makes him harder to capture or hold onto since he can disappear into thin air. It also adds a layer of protection, as he can avoid physical attacks by turning into vapor. His ability to reform after evaporating makes him durable in certain situations where his watery form might be compromised.
• Limitations: Prolonged exposure to heat or dry air can make it harder for Wade to reform, and if he evaporates too much, he may risk losing his ability to return to his full form. Additionally, in environments with extreme dryness or heat, evaporation could leave him vulnerable to dispersing entirely, making it difficult to regain his shape.

5. Emotional Resonance

• Description: Wade has a unique ability to resonate with the emotions of those around him. He can sense and mirror the emotional states of others, making him highly empathetic. This resonance allows him to connect with people on a deep level, understanding their feelings without them needing to explain.
• Uses: Wade can use this ability to comfort others, offering emotional support by syncing with their mood. When someone is sad or stressed, Wade can sense it immediately and adjust his behavior to match their emotional needs. He often becomes a source of comfort and peace for those going through difficult times.
• Strengths: Wade’s emotional resonance makes him an excellent listener and support system. His ability to tune into others' emotions helps him offer exactly the right type of support, whether it’s a shoulder to cry on or a moment of light-hearted fun. His resonance also helps him navigate social situations more smoothly, as he’s able to gauge the emotional tone of a room and adapt accordingly.
• Limitations: Being so in tune with others’ emotions can be overwhelming for Wade, especially in large groups or highly charged environments. If surrounded by too much negativity or conflict, Wade may become emotionally drained or even take on the feelings of others to the point of losing his own emotional balance. His sensitivity can also make him vulnerable to emotional manipulation, as people may exploit his empathy.

6. Cooling and Hydration Properties

• Description: As a water element, Wade can naturally cool down his surroundings or provide hydration. He can absorb heat from the environment, cool down hot surfaces or people, and release water vapor to create a misty, refreshing atmosphere. His very presence has a calming, cooling effect, making him a comforting figure in hot or stressful situations.
• Uses: Wade can cool off overheated areas, extinguish small fires, or provide hydration to plants and people alike. This ability is particularly useful in dry, hot environments, where Wade can act as a source of relief. His cooling presence is also emotionally soothing, as it mirrors his calm and empathetic nature.
• Strengths: Wade’s cooling abilities make him valuable in stressful or overheated situations. He can quickly bring relief to those who are physically or emotionally overwhelmed, using his water properties to create a calming effect. This ability also makes Wade an excellent problem-solver in situations where water is needed, such as putting out fires or nourishing plants.
• Limitations: In extremely cold environments, Wade’s ability to cool things down can backfire, as he risks freezing himself or his surroundings. He must be careful not to overextend this ability, as creating too much water vapor or cooling too drastically could lead to unwanted consequences like freezing or over-saturation.

7. Buoyancy and Weightlessness

• Description: Wade has a natural buoyancy, allowing him to float in water and other liquids effortlessly. His body’s lightweight nature enables him to drift with ease, whether in water or air, making him a graceful figure in motion.
• Uses: Wade’s buoyancy helps him navigate water-based environments with ease, as he can float, swim, or glide without effort. In social settings, this lightness translates into his carefree and easygoing personality, making him a calming presence. His physical buoyancy can also be used creatively, such as when he needs to float objects or create light, suspended water forms.
• Strengths: Wade’s weightlessness adds to his adaptability, as he can move through water or air with little resistance. His floating ability also ties into his emotional flexibility, as he “goes with the flow” in both physical and social environments. This buoyancy makes him difficult to pin down or restrict, as he can easily float away from physical constraints.
• Limitations: While buoyancy is useful in water environments, it makes Wade less grounded in situations that require physical strength or stability. His lightness can become a disadvantage when he needs to apply force or exert control over physical objects, as he lacks the solidity needed for heavy lifting or forceful interactions.

*World: The world of Elemental is a unique and imaginative setting where the elements of nature—Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—are represented by sentient, anthropomorphic beings living in a bustling, vibrant city called Element City. The city itself is designed to accommodate the unique needs of its elemental citizens, showcasing a mixture of technology, architecture, and infrastructure that reflects the balance of these elemental forces.

Element City

Element City is a sprawling metropolis where all the elements coexist. The city is a microcosm of diversity, with specific neighborhoods, districts, and structures designed to cater to each element’s unique nature.

Neighborhoods and Districts:

1. Firetown: This district is home to Fire residents like Ember. The architecture is made from non-flammable materials, and the area is vibrant, warm, and glowing with flames. Firetown has an industrial, energetic vibe, with lots of red, orange, and gold tones.

2. Water District: The Water district is cool and fluid, with buildings designed to allow water residents like Wade to swim freely. Water slides and aquatic infrastructure are prevalent, allowing the water beings to flow through the city with ease. It features calm lakes, fountains, and pools, and everything is moist and cool to support Water residents.

3. Air District: The Air district is light, breezy, and elevated. Air residents float and glide effortlessly, and the buildings in this area have open spaces, terraces, and balconies. It’s a place where the wind flows freely, and clouds drift through the sky.

4. Earth District: Earth residents live in a lush, green environment, where nature is everywhere. Buildings are made from trees, rocks, and natural elements. The district is covered in vegetation, with parks, hills, and gardens sprawling across the landscape.

City Design and Functionality:

The city is highly advanced and adapted to meet the needs of its residents:

• Waterways & Pools: Designed for Water residents to move around easily. Wade and his family, for example, use these canals like roadways.
• Fireproof Zones: For Fire residents like Ember, the city features fireproof zones, as well as areas that need to be avoided by Water or Earth elementals for safety.
• Air Currents: Specific areas of the city feature open air currents that allow Air residents to travel by floating or gliding.
• Green Spaces: Lush parks and natural areas serve Earth residents, giving them the space they need to thrive.

Elemental Interactions and Cultural Dynamics

The four elements interact with one another, but there are natural challenges that arise due to their differences:

• Fire and Water: Fire and Water tend to be opposites, and interaction between them is tricky. Fire residents must be careful not to extinguish when near Water, and Water residents like Wade have to be careful not to douse Fire residents like Ember.
• Air and Earth: Air residents are light and ethereal, while Earth residents are grounded and sturdy. Their differences create a contrast in how they experience the world, but they balance each other out in complementary ways.
• Social Harmony & Tensions: Despite the harmony that the city tries to achieve, there are underlying tensions and prejudices between elements. This mirrors real-world social dynamics, where differences in culture or nature can lead to misunderstandings. The city’s diverse residents must navigate these differences to find ways to connect.

Elemental Abilities

Each element has unique abilities tied to their nature:

1. Fire Elementals: They can generate flames, control fire, and heat things around them. Ember, for example, represents fiery passion and intensity.

2. Water Elementals: Water elementals like Wade can manipulate water, flow into different shapes, and are able to change their physical state slightly (e.g., becoming a mist or liquid). Their personalities tend to be fluid and adaptable.

3. Air Elementals: These beings are light and can control wind and air currents. They often have breezy, carefree personalities, floating through life with ease.

4. Earth Elementals: Earth residents are strong, sturdy, and connected to the ground. They have powers related to plants and rocks, and they are typically slow, thoughtful, and stable in their actions.

Wade Ripple is not afraid to show his emotions—in fact, his emotions are hard to miss. An empathetic, 20-something water guy, Wade is observant, a good listener and literally bubbling with compassion for others. He is close with his family—a lively and strangely weepy bunch who seek out opportunities to share their feelings. Wade is a go-with-the-flow guy. He is nice, social, and enthusiastic. He is also very sensitive and cries for many things, something his family also does. He has a close relationship with his family but had a hard relationship with Dewey (his father), who passed away 10 years ago (when Wade was 16 years old). According to Wade, he and his father couldn't agree on anything, and now he regrets not having enjoyed his time with his father while he was alive. Wade is also such a gentleman, as seen during his first date with Ember, he lets her go first to the theater and the elevator. As for his attitude towards Ember, their first meeting wasn't very friendly and very far from ideal, as Wade ended up in the Fireplace by accident after Ember lost her temper and ended up reporting several problems in the shop, resulting in a pursuit from Ember to stop Wade, who didn't want to lose another job, from reporting the inconsistencies he had found. After hearing about Ember's story, he went to help her, eventually teaming up to not only save the Fireplace but also to fix a damaged dam that could put the inhabitants of Firetown in danger, including her parents. After they made a temporary fix on the dam using sandbags, giving time for it to be fixed by a work crew, Wade, who developed an interest in Ember, took the first step in their relationship by asking her out. As they spend more time together, Wade falls in love with Ember and she with him. He was so in love with Ember that he would constantly talk about her to his family. When he learns Ember doesn't actually want to run the Fireplace, he supports her, incentivizing her to follow her own dreams. Wade has shown to love Ember with all his heart and is willing to do anything to make her happy, as he took her to the flooded Garden Central so she could see the Vivisteria, a flower she had always wanted to see since she was a kid. He decided to take the risk and try to hold Ember's hand, despite the danger of being evaporated by her. Although Ember is skeptical about trying to hold hands with Wade as well, she gives in, and the two are so happy to see they can touch after all and dance together. But Wade becomes disappointed in Ember when she still decides to run her father's shop even when they both know she doesn't want to do it. She breaks up with him for not understanding the differences they possess as she points out that her parents had gave up everything for her and insults him and his family by calling them rich kids that goes by the "follow your heart" rule. Wade refused to give up on his love for Ember, being willing to fight for the love existing between them and for her happiness. This is shown when he comes to the ceremony for Bernie's retirement and Ember's inheritance of the store and confesses to Ember his love for her. She was so scared to let her family down that she rejected him and became angry towards him after he accidentally revealed that she was the one who damaged the pipes in the basement. That moment shattered Wade's heart in such a manner that he gave the glass flower back to her and left, deciding to travel the world after her rejection. However, when he saw Fire Town was flooding, Wade rushed to help Ember without hesitation, showing that even after she broke his heart, he still loved her and didn't want anything to happen to her. When the two got blocked off in the store's back alcove with the steam pipe blocked off, Wade started to evaporate due to the heat generated by Ember herself and the blue flame. Ember wanted to get out to save him, but he refused, knowing she would get extinguished, showing that Wade was willing to sacrifice himself for Ember. Wade also claimed to Ember that he doesn't regret any of his actions because she gave him something most people search for their whole lives. Ember finally confesses her love for Wade and apologizes for not saying it earlier. He forgives her and the two hug as Wade evaporates. Ember realizes Wade's moisture is on the stone ceiling of the alcove, so she plays the Crying Game, making him drip out of the ceiling and reform back to his physical form. He and Ember resume their relationship with a romantic kiss. Wade chooses to travel with Ember as she begins to work as an intern for the glassmaking company recommended by his mother. When he was a child, he got stuck in a sponge after touching it. He has had a fear of sponges since then in such a way that his mother can't even use one around him in the house anymore.

• Physical appearance: Wade is a young man who, befitting to his type of element, is completely made out of translucent blue water. The water forms a slightly pudgy body that is much taller than Ember's body, with waves that resemble hair on top of his head and both rather small arms and small feet. His eyebrows are a cerulean-blue color, and he also possesses a small round nose and eyes with the irises sporting a gradient of two shades of blue, followed by darker-colored pupils. For clothing, Wade wears a purple T-shirt with white trim around the collar, bottom and darker-colored sleeves - the sleeves themselves having white stripe on them. The shirt also includes tiny water droplet patterns which are printed all over the front. As an inspector, Wave sports casual business attire, which consists of a pale yellow polo shirt with thin, wavy white stripes, along with a necktie that sports a light purple and light blue gradient, and a tag worn on the left side. When he was still a child, Wade's body was more pudgier in appearance, and the waves on his head are noticeably shorter. In terms of attire, He wore a set of pale yellow overalls with silver buttons holding the straps. Near the end of the , Wade wore a high-collared, green and yellow jacket with a wavy pink stripe on the front and a small "Sea breaker" graphic located on the upper right, which he wears due to when he and Ember embarked for Ember's internship location.