West Rosen
| West | |
|---|---|
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| Portrayed by | Nick D'Agosto |
| First appearance | Four Months Later |
| In-story stats | |
| Known ability | Flight |
| Gender | |
| Home | formerly St. Louis, MO Costa Verde, CA |
| Occupation | Student |
| Significant other | Claire Bennet |
West is a student at Costa Verde High School in California. He is also an evolved human with the ability to fly.
Character History
Four Months Later
When Claire runs across the road to her new school, West's vehicle comes to a short stop, nearly hitting her. Later, in chemistry, Claire holds her hand over a Bunsen burner. Surprising Claire, West asks her if she has "a death wish." He introduces himself and asks her if she is a "robot" (one who does as he or she is told), or if she is an "alien" (one who does things one's own way). When the teacher asks a question, West observes that Claire had written down the correct answer but didn't raise her hand.
In the gymnasium, Claire is once again surprised by West, who picks up her badminton birdie. He calls her a "robot", claiming he knows one when he sees one, referring to her answer in class. West leaves the gym after Claire states that she cannot do a backtuck off of "the tower." A little while later, West returns to the gymnasium to find that Claire is still there, now on the ground. Looking up to the tower, he shows Claire a very curious expression.
That night, West hovers outside Claire's window, watching her while she talks to Nathan on the phone. He then flies off over the neighborhood into the dark sky.
Graphic Novel:Flying Blind
West flies above Costa Verde all night one night, sight-seeing and expanding on his "robot/alien" philosophy. The following morning, he returns to school, and says hi to Claire.
Lizards
In class, West sits next to Claire and smiles as she asks questions regarding regeneration in lizards. After class, he asks Claire if she's interested in reading a book that has a chapter on regeneration. Claire tries to blow him off and leaves.
Later, West sees Claire cut off one of her toes and regenerate. When Mr. Muggles barks to alert his presence outside of the Butler home, he seemingly disappears, leaving a copy of Activating Evolution outside of her house.
Kindred
West harasses Claire about cutting off her toe to try to make her admit it. In class, he continues to try to get a rouse out of Claire. Claire walks out of the class, and West follows her out. Outside of class, Claire yells at West about wanting to stop being someone she isn't. West tells her to shut up, picks her up and flies away over Costa Verde. Later at the beach both are complimenting each other about their powers and trying to say the other is better. Then they both kiss. Claire then sees he has the mark on his right shoulder. West says he was living in St. Louis, riding on his bike when a man with horn rimmed glasses, (Noah), grabbed him. Claire smiles awkwardly.
The Kindness of Strangers
West sees Claire at her locker and talks about how he likes being himself around her. Claire tells him that they shouldn't hang out because of her parents being overprotective. When West asks if he can talk to her father, she tells him to let it go. West asks her on one date, and she accepts. Later, West meets Claire by her home, and the two fly away.
West and Claire sit on the Hollywood Sign, and Claire tells West about jumping off the gravel plant in Odessa. Claire tells West she can't tell him certain things, but West tells her that she can open up. He tells her that he shares her fears, and he can't help her if she doesn't trust him. Claire stands up on the sign and jumps off. West catches her, and tells her he doesn't want to see her get hurt. The two kiss over the LA lights.
Claire and West land, and Claire worries about the time. They try to think of an excuse, and as Claire leaves, she gives him a kiss.
Powers
West possesses the power of flight. He has shown a high degree of control over his flight ability, varying his speed and altitude without visual cues. He maneuvers with sufficient skill to avoid overt detection from both individuals on the ground and in aircraft, despite flying in broad daylight. West claims to achieve stratospheric heights, well over 31,000 feet above the ground, without any ill effects beyond a chill from the lower temperature air. (Flying Blind)
Notes
- According to the episode commentary for The Kindness of Strangers, West's flight is supposed to have a "more lyrical, Peter Pan quality" than Nathan's.
Trivia
- According to the episode commentary for Four Months Later, West is named for Tim Kring's nephew, West Rosen.
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:West Rosen for fan-created theories and other speculation.