Nonantian Uchrony – James Sanchez

2027

In a world stuck in the spirit of the '80s and '90s, James Sanchez is an orca trainer at Nonantia Aqua Park.

Athletic, charismatic and seemingly incapable of recognizing the concept of reasonable caution, James lives for adrenaline. High diving, extreme sports, reckless challenges — if something looks dangerous, his first question usually isn't “Is this safe?” but “Can I jump off it?”

At the Aqua Park, however, James knows exactly what he's doing. He's an experienced and dedicated orca trainer with a genuine attachment to the animals under his care. His specialty — and personal obsession — is spectacular high jumps, earning him a reputation for attempting increasingly ridiculous stunts.

Some of those stunts aren't exactly approved.

Others aren't exactly legal.

James doesn't seem particularly bothered by either distinction.

But his addiction to danger isn't just thrill-seeking. Beneath the confidence, jokes and apparently suicidal enthusiasm lies an old trauma James would much rather outrun than discuss. Keeping moving, pushing harder and finding the next adrenaline rush is easier than allowing himself enough silence to think about it.

James will happily explain that everything is under control.

It usually isn't.

The past: 2017

The future: