Kyree is one of the most important and powerful allies to Edge, serving as his romantic interest, his emotional anchor, and a critical strategic asset in the infected sector. Her loyalty and strong psychic abilities are fundamental to Edge’s survival and his ultimate decision regarding his identity.
Kyree presents herself as a strong, resilient member of the radio community, capable of both physical work and emotional depth:
Community Role: She is a close friend of Edge who runs a bar in the infected sector. This places her in a visible, socially central position within the community.
Emotional Depth: Despite her tough exterior, she harbors deep, intense affection for Edge. Upon his return, she “shrieked and immediately started sobbing” and “limply fell into him”. This display shows a profound vulnerability and relief upon seeing him alive.
Physical Presence: When Edge returns injured, she is “frozen by her overwhelmed emotions,” but she is pulled close by him, suggesting she is the person he most needs in a moment of crisis.
Kyree is defined by her protective instincts, her strength of character, and her powerful psychic gifts:
Strong Psychic Abilities: Kyree is a “radio” with “strong psychic abilities”.
Mental Shielding: Her most crucial ability is her capacity for mental shielding. She is specifically noted as being “able to protect Edge from having his brain scanned by another radio”. This power is essential for keeping Edge’s secret identity safe from other radios who may be hostile or suspicious.
Loyalty and Support: She is a fierce ally, helping Edge “uncover the conspiracy”. She even uses her psychic abilities to help secure key evidence, assisting Dorn in obtaining a sketch of the blonde woman (the assassin) from a mental image.
The Emotional Anchor: She is Edge’s ultimate source of connection. The final scene confirms her status as his chosen partner.
Kyree’s main challenges are linked to her relationship with Edge and the constant threat posed by the clean sector:
Life in the Infected Sector: As a radio, she is subject to the severe prejudice of the “worlders”.
Edge’s Divided Loyalty: She must endure the emotional difficulty of Edge working for Digitech and presenting as a “worlder”. Her deep affection for him means she is vulnerable to the danger and trauma he experiences.
The Threat of the Investigation: Her decision to help Edge and his allies, such as her friend Evit, places her directly in the line of fire against the forces of corporate corruption and the agents sent from the clean sector.
