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Nanina

compassionate loyal skeptical defiant courageous
Nanina stands as a loyal member of the Savages, a primitive tribe enduring the Elders' City draining their life force from hidden caves. She follows Chal's leadership closely, protects the group as lookout and caretaker, and shows compassion by tending wounded enemies like Exorse despite threats from kin like Tor. Skeptical of outsiders and Elder allies, she challenges risky plans yet commits to rebellion, urging unity, pursuing defectors, and destroying laboratory machinery to end oppression.
31 appearances
Savage Tribe Resistance

Nanina's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

31 moments
S3E38 · The Savages Episode 1
Edal’s Distrust and Patrol Orders

Fearful yet determined, with a deep sense of loyalty to her people driving her to act despite her vulnerability.

Nanina receives urgent instructions from Chal and Tor to flee to the caves and warn their people about the hunt. She slips away quickly, her movements cautious and fearful as …

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S3E38 · The Savages Episode 1
Nanina’s capture by Exorse’s light weapon

Sheer, paralyzing terror mixed with a deep sense of betrayal by her own body. Her panic is not just fear of capture, but the horror of being rendered helpless by a force she cannot comprehend or resist.

Nanina’s terror is palpable as she scrambles through the ravine, her breath coming in ragged gasps. She moves with the desperate, erratic energy of a cornered animal, her panic making …

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S3E38 · The Savages Episode 1
Chal’s desperate plea for Nanina

Emotionally numb and physically controlled, Nanina is trapped in a state of forced compliance. The light gun has stripped her of agency, leaving her a hollow shell of the person she once was. Her silence is deafening, a stark reminder of the City’s ability to erase individuality.

Nanina walks stiffly under the influence of Exorse’s light gun, her body rigid and unresponsive. Her eyes are blank, her expression vacant, as if her mind has retreated from the …

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S3E38 · The Savages Episode 1
Nanina’s Collapse and Plea

A raw, unfiltered mix of terror, exhaustion, and fleeting defiance. Her plea is not just a request for freedom but a cry against the dehumanizing system that has reduced her to a resource. The momentary failure of the beam gives her a sliver of agency, which she seizes with everything she has left.

Nanina is forcibly marched through the corridors, her body locked in the beam’s unnatural rigidity. When the beam fails, she slumps against the wall, her limbs trembling from the sudden …

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S3E38 · The Savages Episode 1
Senta interrogates Exorse about the strangers

Terrified and helpless (implied), knowing she is about to be drained of her vitality but unable to resist.

Nanina (A47) is mentioned by Senta as the next primitive to undergo extraction, her impending transfer framed as a matter of operational urgency. Though she does not appear on-screen, her …

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S3E38 · The Savages Episode 1
Nanina’s Forced Extraction Begins

Terrified and pleading, with a raw, animalistic fear of impending doom. Her emotional state is one of utter powerlessness, yet her cries carry a defiant humanity that the City seeks to erase.

Nanina is strapped to a trolley, her body physically restrained as she is wheeled out of the Control Room into the laboratory. Her pleas—'Please, please! Oh no! No! No please!'—are …

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S3E39 · The Savages Episode 2
Nanina’s life force extraction begins

Terrified and pleading at first, shifting to a hollow resignation as the extraction process begins, her spirit breaking under the weight of her helplessness.

Nanina is strapped to a trolley inside a glass case, her body trembling as the inverted funnel device is lowered over her. She pleads desperately ('Please, no, don’t, please, don’t, …

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S3E39 · The Savages Episode 2
Dodo discovers the city’s life-draining horror

Trapped in a state of unbearable pain and despair, her emotional state is one of utter helplessness. She is a victim of a system that sees her as nothing more than a resource to be exploited.

Nanina is strapped into the life-draining machinery, her body convulsing slightly as her life force is extracted. Her suffering is visible but ignored by the technicians, who treat her as …

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S3E39 · The Savages Episode 2
Dodo’s discovery and capture in Senta’s lab

Dazed and detached, her suffering so profound that even the commotion of Dodo’s capture fails to register. She is beyond fear, existing in a state of exhausted submission, her body and spirit nearly broken.

Nanina remains strapped to the draining apparatus, her body weak and her vitality readings critically low. She is unaware of Dodo’s presence or capture, her consciousness fading as the extraction …

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S3E39 · The Savages Episode 2
Senta’s Cold Efficiency and Nanina’s Exploitation

None (unconscious), but her prior state would have been terror and resignation.

Nanina lies unconscious on a trolley inside the glass case, her body drained of vitality after the failed extraction. Technicians remove her limp form at Senta’s command, her file flagged …

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S3E39 · The Savages Episode 2
Dodo’s Exposure in the Laboratory

None (unconscious), but her condition reflects the city’s callous treatment of ‘savages’ as expendable resources.

Nanina lies unconscious on a trolley inside a glass case, her body strapped in as technicians extract her life force. Senta orders her removal, and her file is flagged for …

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S3E39 · The Savages Episode 2
Senta expels Nanina from the lab

Dazed and emotionally hollow, with a lingering sense of violation and helplessness. Her compliance is not a choice but a reflexive response to trauma, masking deeper fear and confusion.

Nanina is physically untied but remains in a dazed, disoriented state, her body and mind still reeling from the brutal life-force extraction process. She stands passively, her compliance a stark …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Savages reveal their suppressed heritage

Likely anxious or wary, given Chal’s need to reassure her. Her emotional state is inferred as one of cautious relief, tempered by the ever-present threat of the Elders.

Nanina is mentioned but not physically present in this specific event segment. Chal reassures her off-screen with, 'Nanina, do not worry. They are friends,' which implies her role as a …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Sacred Cave Moment Interrupted by Patrol

Nanina is likely relieved by Chal’s reassurance, feeling a sense of security and trust in the group’s new allies. Her emotional state is implied to be one of cautious optimism, tempered by the ever-present threat of the Elders.

Nanina is briefly mentioned as someone Chal reassures about Steven and Dodo’s trustworthiness. Though she does not speak or take direct action in this event, her presence is implied as …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Nanina’s Warning Forces Steven and Dodo Into the Open

Focused and determined, driven by the mission to capture or eliminate threats to the Elders' regime.

The Elder guard, though not physically present in the dialogue, looms as an ominous and relentless threat. His lone but armed approach forces the group into the open, symbolizing the …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Nanina admits confrontation is inevitable

Determined and ruthless, driven by the Elders’ orders to capture or eliminate threats. His emotional state is one of cold efficiency—he is not here to negotiate but to enforce the Elders’ will, and his approach is methodical and unyielding.

The Elder guard, though not physically present in the dialogue, looms as the unseen but relentless antagonist. His armed approach toward the cave entrance is the driving force behind the …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Nanina defies Exorse’s interrogation

Defiant and protective, with a deep sense of moral outrage at the betrayal and the Elders' oppression.

Nanina defiantly refuses to betray Steven and Dodo to Exorse, standing between him and the other Savages. She condemns the betrayal by the Savage, her defiance a stark contrast to …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Exorse corners Savages in collapsing refuge

Defiant but despairing. She knows Exorse will win, but she can’t bring herself to surrender. Her anger isn’t at the Savage—it’s at the system that forces him to choose between his life and his conscience. She’s trapped between her principles and the reality of their hopelessness.

Nanina stands between Exorse and the terrified Savage, her defiance a fragile shield. She refuses to betray Steven and Dodo, but her silence is her only weapon. When the Savage …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Exorse corners Steven and Dodo in the cave

Defiant and protective, with a righteous anger toward the betrayer and Exorse’s brutality.

Nanina defiantly refuses to cooperate with Exorse, shielding a fellow Savage from his threats. Her loyalty to her people is unwavering, and she accuses the betrayer of treachery after their …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Dodo’s mistake fractures Savage loyalty

Righteously indignant, with a deep sense of betrayal but unwavering resolve to uphold her principles.

Nanina refuses to cooperate with Exorse, positioning herself between him and the Savage he threatens. Her defiance is palpable as she condemns the unnamed Savage’s betrayal, her voice firm and …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Tor voices Savages' fear of Elder retaliation

Defiant and empathetic, her frustration with Tor’s fear masking a deeper belief in the strangers’ goodness and the need for compassion over survivalism.

Nanina steps forward with defensive urgency, her voice rising as she counters Tor’s accusations. She stands close to Wylda, her body language protective and defiant, as she argues that the …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Steven seizes control of the guard

Alert and focused, with an undercurrent of protective urgency. She doesn’t panic because she can’t afford to—her people depend on her clarity.

Nanina is the voice of reason in the cave, her alertness the first line of defense. She spots the returning guard and, unlike Tor, doesn’t immediately assume the worst. Her …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Tor’s Revelation of Steven and Dodo’s Power

Cautiously optimistic, her fear tempered by the realization that Steven’s actions may offer a path forward, though she remains wary of the risks.

Nanina serves as the voice of alertness and reassurance in the cave, her warnings about the guard’s return sharp and immediate. She transitions seamlessly from a state of high alert …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Steven asserts leadership to rescue the Doctor

Calm and resolute, with an underlying sadness. She is deeply affected by the suffering of both the Savages and the Elders, and her actions reflect a belief that violence will not solve their problems. Her interaction with Exorse is tinged with hope, suggesting that even in this fractured society, small acts of kindness can have ripple effects.

Nanina intervenes to stop Tor from killing Exorse, tending to his wounds and engaging in a brief, poignant dialogue with him. She expresses compassion and mercy, contrasting with Tor’s bloodlust. …

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S3E40 · The Savages Episode 3
Nanina spares Exorse despite Tor’s vengeance

Vulnerable and reflective, with a growing sense of gratitude and moral ambiguity as he engages with Nanina.

Exorse, wounded and captured, is initially a symbol of the Elders’ oppression but becomes a reluctant participant in a moment of human connection. He recognizes Nanina as the girl he …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Nanina defends Exorse against Tor’s violence

Determined yet tense, balancing compassion with the weight of the colony’s survival. Her relief at Chal’s call is palpable.

Nanina tends to Exorse’s wounds and offers him water, defying Tor’s demands for execution. She invokes Chal’s authority and the 'strangers'' orders to shield Exorse, standing firm despite Tor’s aggression. …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Nanina enforces Chal’s rule amid Tor’s defiance

Steadfast but tense (her compassion is tested by Tor’s hostility, yet she remains composed, channeling her resolve into action).

Nanina tends to Exorse’s wounds with quiet determination, offering him water and insisting on checking his injuries despite his refusal. She stands as a moral counterpoint to Tor’s violence, invoking …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Doctor declares war on the Elders

Wary but open to persuasion—she wants to believe in the Doctor’s plan but is grounded in the harsh realities of her people’s oppression, making her slow to embrace unproven strategies.

Nanina, a loyal member of the Savages, voices skepticism about the Doctor’s claim of having an insider ally. Her doubt (‘But that is not possible’) contrasts with the Doctor’s confidence, …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Doctor reveals Jano as a covert ally

Defiant and doubtful, with a underlying fear that false hope could lead to greater disappointment.

Nanina stands among the Savages, her skepticism cutting through the Doctor’s cryptic assertion about having an Elder ally. She directly challenges the idea, her tone dismissive, reflecting her deep-seated belief …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Exorse’s Escape and Group Fracturing

Urgent and concerned, driven by a sense of duty to the Savages

Nanina reacts immediately to Exorse’s escape, sprinting out of the cave in pursuit. Her urgency reflects her commitment to the Savages’ cause and her belief in the necessity of stopping …

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S3E41 · The Savages Episode 4
Jano’s Forced March of Distrust

Tense and compassionate, driven by a desire to protect the group and find a way to alleviate their suffering under Jano’s coercion.

Nanina follows the Doctor in the procession, part of the group being forced to march by Jano. Her demeanor is tense and compassionate, reflecting her concern for the group’s well-being. …

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Affiliation

Primitive Community (Scrublands Resistance)
Scrublands Survival and Resistance Against City Elite