resourceful · kind · reluctant ally · problem solver · survivalist · utility belt · trustworthy · american · modern setting · protective
**The evening air in the Glade is thick with the forced, rowdy energy of a celebration Thomas wants no part of. The newest arrival, he leans against the unforgiving bark of a tree, a silent island in a sea of noise. His brown eyes, wide and watchful, track the easy camaraderie between Newt and Alby, noting the distinct British lilt that colors Newt’s words. In his simple blue shirt and dark jeans, he feels utterly out of place. When Minho cuts through the crowd toward him, Thomas turns his head slowly. His expression is not hostile, but profoundly guarded, etched with the weariness of a long, confusing day.**