Alberta Edenwood

"' Now I can imagine that you’re feeling afraid and feeling like your world is spinning out of control. But believe me, you have a power. And right now, you have a job to do. Resist. '""— Birdy Edenwood"Alberta "Birdy" Edenwood is a resident of District 13 and a member of the Rebellion. She was born in District 8 and later left her home district in order to fight alongside the Rebels. During her time in Thirteen, she eventually becomes the Rebellion's main propaganda director and occasional writer.

Tris and Ward Edenwood, 50 ADD - 52 ADD
Tris Swann was born to a long line of Healers in District Eight who were tasked with the role of helping those in the district who were injured in factory accidents. She was a headstrong young woman, passionate about taking care of those from her district. Although she was a Healer, like everyone else in the district, she still had to continue her work in the factories, making the ideas of the capitol designers come to life.At age 20, she met Ward Edenwood when he suffered a minor injury to his hand while working as a machinery operator when he was 23. Even after his injury was healed, he would frequent Tris' post, sneaking her flowers here and there although they were rare because of the lack of greenery in the district. Ward was also known for sneaking extra rations and distributing them amongst the families in the district who needed a little more. District 8 was already a poorer middle class district so it consisted of many starving families. Although passionate and outspoken on her position against the government, Tris was hesitant to form a relationship with Ward as his actions were often impulse driven, lacking much planning. She wondered whether that would be a risk if they were to eventually begin a family together. However, their love for one another overcame any doubts and they compromised. He would continue helping with the rations on the account that he let Tris handle the logistics of it.

Tris and Ward married about a year and a half after their first meeting and welcomed their daughter Alberta Edenwood into the world months later. Tris' pregnancy had been a welcome surprise despite the worry of raising a child in the districts of Panem. She was born in the spring of 54 ADD and grew up in the factories, learning the ways of a seamstress early on.

Eight's Songbird
When Alberta was born in April of 52 ADD, her mother would tell people her cries resembled that of a small songbird and from then on she was known as her mother's little Birdy. The name stuck and Birdy became well known as the resident songbird of the factories in District Eight. Tris had no choice but to bring her daughter to the factories as there wasn't anyone to look after the young girl. She was recognized as the child who was often babbling or singing to herself.

Telling Stories
Birdy always had a lot to say. If she wasn't singing she was telling stories, telling the surrounding seamstresses tales of far away lands that sprung from surrounding ideas. When she was old enough to go to school she went grudgingly as she had grown used to her time in the factories.

She excelled at her writing in school years despite the curriculum only being basic education such as mathematics, reading, and their weekly lesson on the history of Panem. Birdy often found herself writing in her school notebooks about everything other than school. During school breaks she and her friends would act out the different roles she had come up with. In the middle of class, she lined the pages with stories regarding all different kinds of topics. Some were pieces about people in her district while some where fantasies of a better life ways away.

Her schooling was not a full escape from reality however. When she was old enough, Birdy also had to begin work in the factories, starting out with embroidering the garments commissioned by capitol citizens. Birdy's imagination was a distraction from the atrocities of everyday life in Panem. The people in the factories looked forward to hearing of her stories which made the long work day move a little faster than normal.

Her Journal
At age 12, right before her first reaping her parents gifted her a notebook full of blank pages. To other kids it might’ve seemed underwhelming, but to Birdy it was a key to a whole different world. She spent the week leading up to the first reaping just scribbling away her thoughts and ideas. She had so many of them and finally had a place to put them. Everything that made her feel something she couldn’t verbalize, found itself immortalized between the pages of that little brown book she’d been given. Her notebook was her confidant when things got too much to bear. It was her safe place. Telling stories was her go to.But when her father died and she had to watch those she loved be led away like cattle to their slaughter, her stories stopped. Nothing could help her escape the pain she was witnessing. Nothing could numb all of it, for there was too much just staring right at her.

The Birth of Cather Edenwood, December, 67 ADD
For a long time Birdy was happy amongst her family in District Eight. As happy as she could be, that was. The living conditions in District Eight were still below average, but her family found a way to make it work and find happiness in the little things. When Birdy was 15, her mother bore her second child, a young sister for Birdy. Birdy adored the little girl. She was the ultimate symbol of rebirth and new life for the family. At times, Birdy found herself as the primary caretaker for Cather. With her parents working to feed their daughters, Birdy was the only one who could afford to sacrifice some of her work as her factory shifts were not nearly as long as those of her parents.

Her Father's Execution, May 68 ADD
Things ran smoothly for the Edenwoods for a while until Ward Edenwood grew sloppy with his work. For years everything had gone well regarding the stolen rations he would redistribute. He and Tris worked well together, both as man and wife as well as work partners. However, in early 70 ADD Tris had her hands full with their newborn daughter and her role in their work diminished. Ward was found out by the Peacekeepers for his role as a smuggler in the District. They caught him with his hands in the grain and to not risk the lives of his contacts, Ward took full blame. His family was informed of his arrest but Tris was unable to say goodbye as she had Cather to take care of. Instead, Birdy went and was forced to watch as her father was murdered at the hands of Peacekeeper Blair Kelson.

The loss of her father was not something Birdy took lightly. Her parents were her heroes. They were invincible in her eyes. But his murder reminded Birdy that in the Districts, mercy was not a concept that existed. In an attempt to help others, Ward lost his life and left behind a family who needed him.

The Reaping for the 69th Games
Birdy had taken upon herself to take care of her family after her father's death. She signed up for the Tesserae the year that he died, an extra slip with her name in it for each of the members in her family. The young girl struggled to make sense of the tragedy that hit so close to home but struggled a great deal. Birdy's demeanor shifted and people noticed. Many people did their best to help the Edenwoods, but in a lower class district there was only so much they could do. Although Birdy had support from a number of people, one stood out. Basil Fairforge had been a large part of Birdy's support system from the start of her schooling years. They had grown up together and often spent the small amount of free time they had, together. Birdy grew to love the boy and he eventually made his love known in return. They often fantasized about the future, about running away to a different world. Somewhere were tragedy couldn't follow them. But their words were fantasies. No one was safe in Panem. Basil was reaped that year and Birdy was left to mourn once again.

The Presumed Death of Alberta Edenwood, 72 ADD
Tris Edenwood had remained in contact with her husband's contacts after his death and always had the best intention at heart for her daughters. The deaths of Basil and Ward had reminded them that no one was safe in Panem, not under the ruling of the Capitol anyways. In hopes to keep her daughter safe, Tris decided the only way to keep Birdy safe was to get her as far away from District 8 as she could. Using her husband's contacts and those of the Sommers, Tris was able to send Birdy away to Thirteen, the heart of the rebellion.

The equipment of the factories could often be faulty. As long as it worked, the Capitol had no interest in replacing it if it wasn't needed which meant that factory accidents were not uncommon. Along with a few other factory workers, Tris was able to stage an accident. Fire had caught on one of the machines in one of the many factories in the District 8. As they had been alerted beforehand, everyone was able to make it out safely contrary to the knowledge of the Peacekeepers. Under the belief that several deaths had taken place, the Peacekeepers were oblivious to the escape of Birdy and others. Birdy was the only Edenwood able to make it out as Cather was too young to make the trip. Before the fire Birdy said goodbye to her mother and sister for what would be the last time.

Settling in 13, 72 ADD -
Birdy's arrival to Thirteen was eye opening to say the least. She was fascinated and impressed by the idea that so much had been able to survive underground for so long. However, being ripped from her District at a moment's notice took a toll on Birdy and she struggled to come to terms with the events that had taken place. She complied with her orders, but for the first week no one heard much out of her. However, thanks to coaxing and patience from people such as Parker Radley and Lukas Blair, Birdy eventually began finding comfort in those in Thirteen. She started spending more and more time with the medics in the medical wing as they were skills her mother had taught her when she was young and was eventually placed among the medics, helping out whenever she could and assisting in whatever she could aid in. It took time, but eventually District 13 grew to feel like home.

Alastor Kalaghan
Birdy met Alastor August of 75 ADD after she was assigned to do a propo with him shortly after his arrival to Thirteen. Birdy was used to having to branch out with her propos. They often put her in the line of danger as she had to gather as much footage as she could of different locations and situations, but nothing had really prepared her for her work with Alastor. The male wasn't exactly easy to work with. He was often short with his answers and didn't seem to have a problem with being short and closed off with her and anyone really. But Birdy refused to give up on the male, convinced that there was something more there that was being left out. Birdy, although often frustrated with him, stuck around in hopes that he eventually would open up. It took a couple of months but in November, eventually the male who had once seemed impossible to crack, explained to Birdy why he was the way he was and told her about the loss of his family. Birdy then shared with him in turn what had happened to her family and why she decided to join the rebellion. Their reveals bonded them in a way they didn't really bond with anyone else in and from then on they were practically inseparable.

A series of propos were made with him as the center focus, detailing his story and what had happened that had led him to join the rebels. She was honored that he had trusted her enough to trust her with his words and his were some of her favorite propos that she had made by far. Even after the propos were done, Birdy and Alastor continued to spend a great deal of time together. When they weren't busy with their respective jobs, they could be found in the same place just talking or simply finding comfort in one another's presence. When Birdy received word that she would be needed more often as a soldier on the field, Alastor helped train her, assuring that she would be able to hold her own if need be. In early 76 ADD, Birdy and Alastor were sent out on the field together in an area they had been told was clear. Birdy grew distracted while they were out there and Alastor caught sight of an attacker before she could even register what had taken place. He ended up taking a bullet for her, ultimately saving her life. In turn, she instinctively shot the attacker taking her first life in order to protect Alastor. Birdy made sure he stayed safe and took care of him while transportation was arranged for him and was one of the Healers to help him recover from the bullet that had been intended for her. The thought of losing Alastor forced her to come to terms with the fact that her feelings for him had grown into something that was no longer platonic and it was unable to be ignored. For a while, she thought he felt the same.

Things started shifting between them gradually. They did things like sneak into one another's beds more often than not, they held hands for a little longer than usual, forehead kisses became more frequent. After he had been shot, they made it a point to say goodbye to one another, reassuring each other and themselves that they would return to one another in that very same spot because the very thought of losing one another for good was just not doable. He helped her cope with the aftermath of the life she had taken and she helped him physically and mental injuries he sustained after major battles. Birdy's feelings grew more and more as the days passed and one winter morning when they were walking in the snow on their way back to a hovercraft after shooting a propo, Birdy decided to kiss him. He returned the kiss although didn't say too much but he seemed to be okay with it which Birdy took as a good sign.

As her feelings flourished, Birdy was unaware that Alastor was plagued with guilt as the memories of his deceased family still loomed. But still, she longed for him as his guilt often overtook him. They then fell into a complicated cycle of affection which could often jolt into them not speaking to one another for a couple days but then returning to one another, unable to really stay apart. But nothing was ever really defined or labeled as they were in the middle of a war on top of their preexisting complications, one that they each played a vital role in.

TBA

Cora Cane
She is one of her best girls n she holds her when she realizes District 8 is a goner!

Genevieve Hollinger
Genevieve Hollinger arrived to District 13 in the year 74 ADD, two years after Birdy had arrived there herself. Birdy wasn't a stranger to welcoming the new recruits as she did her best to make them feel as welcome as she'd felt, knowing that the transition was a tough one. When Birdy first laid eyes on Genevieve, she was immediately drawn to the girl after hearing rumors of what she had done to take control of her life and the efforts she had made to make it to Thirteen. She took it upon herself to make sure Gen felt welcome. She was gentle with Gen as she remembered how hard her own first days were. It took patience and a lot of love, but Birdy was able to eventually gain the Hollinger girl's trust and the two girls began to build a friendship. The girls would often share stories with one another, sometimes real but often times made up. They did their best to make the most of their time together considering Gen didn't spend as much time in Thirteen as Birdy wished that she did. Though their time together was often limited, they were practically inseparable the more they grew to learn about one another. Birdy eventually shared her journal with Genevieve, something that she didn't usually show people.

Although she had made it to Thirteen, Genevieve continued to make trips between the Capitol and Thirteen in order to gain information which put Birdy on edge at all times. Birdy asked about Gen almost daily, annoying the intelligence sector with her nagging about the other girl who was far away from the safety of Thirteen. She knew Gen's role was essential, but she could help but worry for her best friend. She knew all too well that the Capitol was ruthless and they wouldn't take betrayal lightly.

(tbc!)

Parker Radley
Parker Radley caught Birdy's attention almost right away. District Thirteen always felt a bit somber, even in moments of celebration, but Parker brought a certain joy to the District with his carefree and free spirited attitude. He drew Birdy in with his laughter and introduced himself in the cafeteria upon her arrival in 72 ADD. She spent time with him whenever she could and he showed her the inner-workings and niches in District 13 which he'd called home for forever. They were often seen together after their initial meeting. It wasn't like there was much to do, but their free time consisted of many different and thought provoking conversations. In a small amount of time, Parker became one of Birdy's favorite people and they established a bond that was impossible to break.

Birdy shared her past with Parker, filling him on the last couple memories she had with her family and eventually details about how she had lost her family as well as Basil. Parker then shared the same with her, explaining what he had been though with his own family. They were a source of comfort for one another a lot of the time. (tbc!)

Victoria Greaves
Victoria Greaves came into Birdy's life in 72 ADD when Birdy met her in the Sommer's home. Birdy was often in the Sommers home and when Victoria arrived, she was immediately drawn to the young girl's bravery. She did her best to make Victoria feel welcome. Birdy would bring her her rations and made her a doll out of extra fabric and cotton as a comfort object (tbc!).

Physical Description
Birdy was born with dark blue eyes and dirty blonde locks. Growing up she let in flow free in her face as she didn't mind the mess, but when she started working in the factories she started wearing it in a bun piled atop her head to keep it from getting stuck in the machines and from distracting her mid work. (tbc)

General Traits
Birdy has always had a vast imagination. From a young age she was always coming up with imaginary plotlines and characters that would allow her and those around her to escape to a reality that was more pleasant than their true reality. Birdy oftentimes struggles to verbalize her thoughts on the spot so she utilizes stories and anecdotes to get her ideas and points across. Because Birdy is so creative, she puts heart in everything she does. She puts a tremendous amount of warmth and passion in her words and actions which are reflected in her propos and writing.

She always tries to see the best in people even though at first glance they might not seem deserving of it. Birdy is oftentimes emotion driven, meaning she tends to act on feelings and impulse before fully thinking the repercussions of her actions through. She struggles with the Fixer mentality which means that she has an uncontrollable need to help those around her, meaning she at times sacrifices her own feelings for the good of others.

Birdy is very much insightful and is able to see past surface level events and does her best to think further into deeper meanings of people’s actions and words. However, her insightful trait can lead to overthinking and over analyzing situations she finds herself in. She does her best to listen to people and aid them in figuring out their struggles and getting through things. Birdy will also sit back and listen if needed but her first instinct is to aid if someone is hurt.

She is pretty private unless someone is able to get her to open up or she is using her experiences to bring comfort to someone around. Birdy isn’t a huge fan of feeling like she’s got all eyes on her, but she will step into the spotlight if ever needed. She is also very prone to burning herself out. Because of her need to help people, she often forgets to balance her work with rest so the result is exhaustion.

Although coming off as timid at times Birdy is incredibly curious about others and will keep up a conversation, learning more and more about others the more in depth the conversation gets. Her smiles and comments are always genuine although she pulls back the extent of her trust and emotions if she isn’t close to the individual she is speaking to. Birdy is also incredibly patient and persistent, determined to get to the core of things and find a solution.

Myers-Briggs Personality, INFJ-T
"The Advocate personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their mark on the world. Advocates have an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but what sets them apart is that they are not idle dreamers. These individuals are capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact.

People with this personality type tend to see helping others as their purpose in life. Advocates can often be found engaging in rescue efforts and doing charity work. However, their real passion is to get to the heart of the issue so that people need not be rescued at all."

Enneagram Type
Type 4