Jeforey Banks
| Full name | Jeforey Banks |
|---|---|
| Pronouns | he/him |
| Species | Human |
| Affiliation | The Board |
| Role / occupation | Board member |
Jeforey Banks is a member of The Board and Zet's most vocal supporter among the 1025 representatives — though Zet is often uncomfortable with how Banks expresses that support.
Physical Appearance
Not established.
Personality
Banks is confrontational and unsparing. He frames his arguments in terms that are designed to unsettle the chamber, challenging the assumption that humanity deserves the autonomy it seeks. He takes the resulting abuse with apparent dignity, allowing his words to "simmer in everyone's minds" rather than defending himself. Zet distinguishes him from genuine ideologues — his support is vocal but his methods produce reactions Zet would prefer to avoid.
Background
Not established.
Relationships
- The Board — member; the most confrontational pro-Zet voice.
- Zet — Banks supports Zet but in a manner Zet finds counterproductive.
Story Arc
In the TWPW Chapter 2 Board session, Banks follows Risa Merchant's speech with a direct assault on the chamber's premise. His position: "What makes you think we deserve our autonomy at all?" He cites twelve millennia of history as evidence that humanity cannot be trusted with self-governance, frames Zet's decision to allow the Board to function as an act of great kindness, and says he "not seldom" questions that decision when listening to the deliberations. His words provoke shouting and offense. He sits down without defense, leaving the room to struggle with what he said. The chamber then fails to advance discussion further. No further appearances established.
Open Questions
- Is Banks's position a rhetorical tactic intended to provoke productive reflection, or does he genuinely believe humanity is unfit?