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Shadow 2 is one of Coyote's Shadow People, and the second character to appear in the comic, behind Antimony Carver.

Characteristics[]

Shadow before after

Shadow's first body on the left, his current one on the right.

Although he initially appears to be nothing more than a shadow, he does in fact have substance, being made up of a very thin layer of molecules. He can make noise by vibrating on a surface, a fact used by Katerina Donlan and Annie Carver in teaching him to speak English. As a result, Shadow has apparently developed a voice that sounds like a mix of the two.

After Shadow was separated from the floor by the sharpness of Coyote's Tooth, he has developed a 3 dimensional form. According to Tom, he practically has a human physiology. Initially, after changing into his new form, he didn't fit into his clothes. A few chapters later he is shown to grow into them.

History[]

He appeared in the Court soon after Annie’s arrival there, and traveled with her, effectively becoming her second shadow - hence the name. He returned to the homeland of his parents Gillitie Wood in Chapter 1, but came back to Gunnerkrigg Court with Annie in Chapter 8. He was born in the Court. His parents arrived there when their tree dog was killed by Mr. Thorn, then Protector of the Court; a backstory that has not explicitly shown in comic yet.

Shadow was eventually, and unintentionally, separated from the floor by the sharpness of Coyote's Tooth and has joined the 3D world. According to Jones, this has never happened before. Presumably, Shadow 2 has returned to the original form of the Glass Eyed Men, prior to their "becoming shadows". Jones and Annie then arranged for him to be placed in Foley.

After his return to the Court he has become good friends with Robot, but recently they seem to have developed a more romantic relationship; they seem to often spend time with each other, with Shadow standing in place of Robot’s shadow and being there for most of Robot’s endeavors.

Personality[]

Initially quiet, and only wanting to escape from the Court, Shadow has since developed more of a personality. He is a curious, kind, and friendly individual who cares for his friends, especially Robot, who he seems to be developing romantic feelings for, and has recently begun to enjoy his new form and lessons at the Court. He supports Robot kindly in any way he can, although sometimes the things Robot does make him uncomfortable (such as claiming Kat is an angel, spying on Annie and Kat, and his connection to the Seraphs).

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