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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Paige's motivation in the [[ritual]] is to find and save her brother, [[Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paige start): ''"Your brother is in trouble, Paige, but while your words could not save him, today your actions can. Summon the Hidden King."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I just hope I’m not too late to save him…''</ref> She hopes that doing so will heal her family.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|quotes=Paige/Quotes#patrons|context=(Paige start)|transcription=Today you find yourself in a crucible, but the love for your brother is stronger than iron! You will succeed. You will summon the Archmother, and you will heal your family.}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=I don’t have time to be scared. My family is counting on me.}}</ref>
Paige's motivation in the ritual is to find and save her brother, [[Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paige start): ''"Your brother is in trouble, Paige, but while your words could not save him, today your actions can. Summon the Hidden King."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I just hope I’m not too late to save him…''</ref>


=== Biography ===
=== Biography ===
Paige went to high school and college when growing up.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"She went to college!.. I mean, it didn't help her win a fight, but what an accomplishment."''</ref> In high school, she had a diary where she wrote about [[wikipedia:Byronic_hero|Byronic heroes]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=You know, earlier I made a joke about byronic heroes but seeing you here makes it less of a joke and more like I made my highschool diary come to life. [Nervous giggle]}}</ref>
Paige reads books to kindergarteners.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm unselect 02.mp3|transcription=You know, I would love to help, but I've got a kindergarten class to read to.}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill bookworm 01.mp3|transcription=And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!}}</ref> She loved showing off {{AbilityIcon|Bookwyrm}} at the library, but was forced to stop after the dragon burnt some books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Bookwyrm|voice line]] (upgrade Bookwyrm): ''"Had to stop pulling this guy out of the library, they were not too happy when I burned the stacks, heh!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Bookwyrm|voice line]] (upgrade Bookwyrm): ''"I don't get to pull this bad boy out at Storytime as much as I'd like!"''</ref>


Paige loves reading all kinds of books, having set times of day for different types of books.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=You can't read more than one book at a time.|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=Well sure, but... you need your breakfast book that gets you going, your coffee book for when you need a little break that you secretly want to be a long break, you got your main book that you're working on, which I'm assuming that's what you meant when you said one book at a time, and then you have your comfort book for when you had a bad day and you just want to disappear on the purple line.}}</ref> She has read books on {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}'s adventures and the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"He was as impressive as the stories said!"''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=I read a book on the Baxter Society once.}}</ref>
Paige has gone to college.<ref name=":0" />
 
As a storyteller, Paige reads books to kindergarteners.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm unselect 02.mp3|transcription=You know, I would love to help, but I've got a kindergarten class to read to.}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill bookworm 01.mp3|transcription=And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!}}</ref> She loved showing off {{AbilityIcon|Bookwyrm}} at the libraries, but was forced to stop using it after the dragon burnt some books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Bookwyrm|voice line]] (upgrade Bookwyrm): ''"Had to stop pulling this guy out of the library, they were not too happy when I burned the stacks, heh!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Bookwyrm|voice line]] (upgrade Bookwyrm): ''"I don't get to pull this bad boy out at Storytime as much as I'd like!"''</ref>
 
Outside of storytelling, Paige also helps her parents at their bookstore.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=I promised Dad I’d help him at the bookstore… sorry.}}</ref> She also goes to a book club.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Why do I get the feeling book club would've been safer?}}</ref>


=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
Paige is chipper and optimistic. She tries to be kind and dislikes hurting others.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Drifter|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Unselect|context=(Unselect)|transcription=You should try Lash! He likes hurting people.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Plot Armor|context=(upgrade Plot Armor)|transcription=I like helping people more than I like hurting them.}}</ref> Her love for reading is reflected in her comparisons between other heroes and fictional characters.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":7" /> The enemy heroes often think Paige is in over her head, and are apologetic when killing her.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Paige}}'s [[Paige/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|enemy hero interactions]]</ref>
Paige loves reading all kinds of books, having set times of day for different types of books.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=You can't read more than one book at a time.|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=Well sure, but... you need your breakfast book that gets you going, your coffee book for when you need a little break that you secretly want to be a long break, you got your main book that you're working on, which I'm assuming that's what you meant when you said one book at a time, and then you have your comfort book for when you had a bad day and you just want to disappear on the purple line.}}</ref> Aside from real-world novels, Paige has read books on {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}'s adventures and the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"He was as impressive as the stories said!"''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=I read a book on the Baxter Society once.}}</ref>
 
Paige is nervous about the ritual due to her lack of combat experience, and attempted to tackle her nerves by doing Storytime at one of the libraries.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Why did I think doing library Storytime was gonna prepare me for this?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Pre-Game|context=(Pre-game ping)|transcription=There seems to be a lot more trained killers than I expected.}}</ref> Despite her nerves, Paige is dedicated to completing the ritual to save her brother and heal her family.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=It's not too late to go home.|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=It is. I need to do this.}}</ref> Paige views herself as the hero and protagonist of her story.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Captivating Read|context=(upgrade Captivating Read)|transcription=I will be the hero of this story.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#emotional|context=(concerned)|transcription=Every hero needs to face adversity. It'll be fine.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#killstreak|context=(high killstreak)|transcription=Don't you get it? I'm the protagonist! I always win!}}</ref>
 
Paige finds heroic men romantic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Rallying Charge|voice line]] (Upgrade Rallying Charge): ''"Doesn't get much more romantic than knights on horseback."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Got my Wuthering Heights... I mean, that one’s probably less useful, but you never know when you’ll need a byronic hero for something romantic yet dangerous!"''</ref> She admires the ''[[wikipedia:Knights_of_the_Round_Table|Knights of the Round Table]]'' and occasionally calls out the knights directly when they help her in {{AbilityIcon|Rallying Charge}} or when she gets a melee kill.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Rallying Charge|context=(upgrade Rallying Charge)|transcription=It doesn't get much better than King Arthur!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Rallying Charge|context=(use Rallying Charge)|transcription=I need your help, Gawain.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(melee kill)|transcription=Nice punch, Percival!}}</ref>


Paige says "butterscotch" when she's frustrated.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#situational|context=(search for escaped enemy)|transcription=Butterscotch! They were right here!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#emotional|context=(angry)|transcription=Butterscotch!}}</ref>
Paige feels unprepared for fighting in the ritual due to her lack of combat experience.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Pre-Game|context=(Pre-game ping)|transcription=Why did I think doing library storytime was gonna prepare me for this?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Pre-Game|context=(Pre-game ping)|transcription=There seems to be a lot more trained killers than I expected.}}</ref> She also doesn't like hurting others.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Unselect|context=(Unselect)|transcription=You should try Lash! He likes hurting people.}}</ref>


=== Appearance ===
Paige finds heroic men romantic.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Rallying Charge|voice line]] (Upgrade Rallying Charge): ''"Doesn't get much more romantic than knights on horseback."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Got my Wuthering Heights... I mean, that one’s probably less useful, but you never know when you’ll need a byronic hero for something romantic yet dangerous!"''</ref>
Paige is a young white woman with a soft face, green eyes framed by round red glasses, and messy ginger hair tied in a bun. She wears a short dark green plaid dress with suspenders, a light green turtleneck sweater and thigh-high socks, and brown shoes with short heels. She has a golden fountain pen pendant in her chest, and a golden badge with a book symbol in her right shoulder. She carries 5 large books, the top one being an Arthurian Fantasy book from which she summons green spectral creatures and giant swords.


=== Information ===
=== Information ===
Paige's name has a double meaning: It can be a reference to the pages of books, as well as the [[wikipedia:Page_(servant)|servants]] of knights and noblemen in medieval times.
Paige had a diary in high school where she wrote about byronic heroes.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=You know, earlier I made a joke about byronic heroes but seeing you here makes it less of a joke and more like I made my highschool diary come to life. [Nervous giggle]}}</ref>
 
Paige's ability VFX uses text from the book [[wikipedia:Sir_Gawain_and_the_Green_Knight|''Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'']] and the placeholder Lorem Ipsum text.


=== Literature References ===
=== Literature References ===
Paige makes several references to real-life literature and authors. These include:
Paige makes several references to real life literature and authors. These include:


* Various references to [[wikipedia:King_Arthur|Arthurian Legend]].<ref name=":4">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=bookworm_select_07.mp3|transcription=Okay let’s see, got my King Arthur, got my Midsummer Night’s Dream, got my Wuthering Heights... I mean, that one’s probably less useful, but you never know when you’ll need a byronic hero for something romantic yet dangerous!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s [[Paige/Quotes#Abilities|Ability lines]]</ref>
* Various references to [[wikipedia:King_Arthur|Arthurian Legend]].<ref name=":4">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=bookworm_select_07.mp3|transcription=Okay let’s see, got my King Arthur, got my Midsummer Night’s Dream, got my Wuthering Heights... I mean, that one’s probably less useful, but you never know when you’ll need a byronic hero for something romantic yet dangerous!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s [[Paige/Quotes#Abilities|Ability lines]]</ref>
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* ''[[wikipedia:Of_Mice_and_Men|Of Mice and Men]],'' written by John Steinbeck and published in 1937.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Viscous): ''"I feel like George to his Lennie..."''</ref>
* ''[[wikipedia:Of_Mice_and_Men|Of Mice and Men]],'' written by John Steinbeck and published in 1937.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Viscous): ''"I feel like George to his Lennie..."''</ref>
* ''[[wikipedia:The_Lion,_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe|The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe]],'' written by C. S. Lewis and published in 1950.<ref name=":22">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(ping attack Billy)|transcription=Let's take out Mr. Tumnus!}}</ref>
* ''[[wikipedia:The_Lion,_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe|The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe]],'' written by C. S. Lewis and published in 1950.<ref name=":22">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(ping attack Billy)|transcription=Let's take out Mr. Tumnus!}}</ref>
Paige also references literary tropes and plot devices, calling {{HeroIcon|Abrams}}' tome a "[[wikipedia:MacGuffin|MacGuffin]]"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Abrams)|transcription=I'm not scared of Abrams or his MacGuffin.}}</ref> and saying she has "plot armor"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Killstreak|context=(high killstreak)|transcription=Guys, you can't kill me, I've got plot armor!}}</ref> (which one of her abilities is also named after).


== Character Relationships ==
== Character Relationships ==


=== [[Bryce]] ===
=== [[Bryce]] ===
Bryce is Paige's younger brother who went missing years ago.
Paige describes her brother Bryce as a curmudgeon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill forge 03.mp3|context=(killed McGinnis)|transcription=And I thought my brother was a curmudgeon.}}</ref>
 
Paige describes her brother Bryce as a curmudgeon,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill forge 03.mp3|context=(killed McGinnis)|transcription=And I thought my brother was a curmudgeon.}}</ref> although she does still love Bryce.<ref name=":1" /> Bryce once told {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} that Paige is wound up tight.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bookworm 03.mp3|transcription=Man, her brother was right, she is wound up tight.}}</ref>


{{HeroIcon|Venator}} believes Bryce is beyond saving, expressing remorse that Paige has "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Haze}} believes Paige would be happier if she lets her brother go.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Let your brother go, Paige. You'll be happier."''</ref>
{{HeroIcon|Venator}} believes Bryce is beyond saving, expressing remorse that Paige has "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Haze}} believes Paige would be happier if she lets her brother go.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Let your brother go, Paige. You'll be happier."''</ref>
=== Paige's Parents ===
Paige hopes that she'll make her parents proud.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Plot armor|context=(upgrade Plot Armor)|transcription=I'll make my parents proud.}}</ref>
Paige's parents don't know that Paige is participating in the ritual. Paige didn't tell them as she believes they'd be worried sick.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Your parents know you're doing this?|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=Of course not. They'd be worried sick.}}</ref>
{{PageRef|name=Infernus}} and the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}} are familiar with Paige's parents.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice lines]] (Killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Paige buys T4 item): ''"Tell your pops I said hi."''</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} ===
Paige idolises Kelvin and loves his stories.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I know they say you 'don't meet your heroes' and he tried to kill me, but... I don't care! Kelvin. Is. Great!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"This will make the next book signing a little awkward!"''</ref>
Paige idolises Kelvin and loves his stories.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I know they say you "don't meet your heroes" and he tried to kill me, but... I don't care! Kelvin. Is. Great!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"This will make the next book signing a little awkward!"''</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} and [[The Arroyos#Manny Arroyo|Manny Arroyo]] ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} and [[The Arroyos#Manny Arroyo|Manny Arroyo]] ===
Ivy knows Paige from Manny Arroyo's story time.<ref name=":19">{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!"''</ref> She likes Paige and wants to start a book club with her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"You're a great storyteller, Paige!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"We should start a book club after this!"''</ref> Paige thinks Ivy is great.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#allies|context=(pass Ivy on zipline)|transcription=You. Rock. Ivy!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=You're still great, Ivy!}}</ref>
Ivy has brought her brother Manny to Paige's story hour.<ref name=":03">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill bookworm 01.mp3|transcription=And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!}}</ref> Ivy wants to start a book club with Paige.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"We should start a book club after this!"''</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} ===
=== {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} ===
Vyper nicknames Paige as "Red" and is apologetic when fighting her.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|quotes=Vyper/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=Sorry, Red.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Hey Red, if my P.O. comes lookin', I was with you last night.}}</ref> She also mistakes Paige for a performer at the "Pole Palace" named Cinnamon.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Vyper|number=2}}</ref> Paige doesn't like Vyper.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Vyper)|transcription=You're the worst, Vyper!}}</ref>
Krill and Paige once planned to start a book club together.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"A shame we never started that book club, Paige."''</ref>


Vyper has met Bryce and says he was "more fun".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bookworm 02.mp3|transcription=Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with.}}</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill|l1=Krill}} ===
Vyper(?)
Krill and Paige once planned to start a book club together.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"A shame we never started that book club, Paige."''</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} ===
Doorman(?)
Paige has a crush on Mirage and says he "stepped out of every romance novel ever written".<ref name=":13">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm ally mirage pass on zipline 01.mp3|context=(pass Mirage on zipline)|transcription=That man stepped out of every romance novel ever written.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill mirage 01.mp3|transcription=He was so noble.}}</ref> She thinks Mirage is better than {{HeroIcon|Shiv}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill shiv 02.mp3|transcription=Eh, Mirage is better.}}</ref> but Shiv is a better "bad boy" than {{HeroIcon|Lash}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=Lash should take notes: that's how you pull off the bad boy thing.}}</ref>


Mirage thinks Paige is a kind soul,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|quotes=Mirage/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=She seemed like a kind soul, why would she align with them?}}</ref> and believes [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]] would find her amusing.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|quotes=Mirage/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=A pity... Nashala would find her amusing.}}</ref>
Paige's parents(?)


=== {{HeroIcon|Victor}} ===
Yamato(?)
Paige has a crush on Victor and offers to help him with his problems.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=3}}</ref> Paige likens Victor to a "walking mystery novel" and wants to learn more about him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=2}}</ref>


Paige doesn't want Victor to put on a shirt.<ref name=":9" />
Mirage(?)


== Character Interactions ==
== Character Interactions ==


* Paige has a crush on {{HeroIcon|Mirage}},<ref name=":13" /> {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Shiv on zipline): ''"I'm a sucker for a man with a tortured past."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Victor}}.<ref name=":9">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=Never put on a shirt.}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"Maybe he'll get even moodier!"''</ref>
* Paige has a crush on {{HeroIcon|Mirage}},<ref name=":14">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm ally mirage pass on zipline 01.mp3|context=(pass Mirage on zipline)|transcription=That man stepped out of every romance novel ever written.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Shiv on zipline): ''"I'm a sucker for a man with a tortured past."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Victor}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=Never put on a shirt.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"Maybe he'll get even moodier!"''</ref>
* Paige wants to give {{HeroIcon|Billy}} and {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} a hug.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Billy): ''"Oh, I wish I could just give him a hug."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Viscous on zipline): ''"I just want to take that ball of goo home and give him a hug."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Celeste}} wants to give Paige a hug.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I just want to give her a hug... I mean, not now, obviously, but in general."''</ref>
* Paige admires {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} and says he "stepped out of every romance novel ever written".<ref name=":13">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm ally mirage pass on zipline 01.mp3|context=(pass Mirage on zipline)|transcription=That man stepped out of every romance novel ever written.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill mirage 01.mp3|transcription=He was so noble.}}</ref>
* Paige compares {{HeroIcon|Billy}} to [[wikipedia:Nick_Bottom|Nick Bottom]] from ''[[wikipedia:A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''<ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|transcription=He's like a bootleg version of Bottom from 'Midsummer'.}}</ref> and [[wikipedia:Mr._Tumnus|Mr. Tumnus]] from ''[[wikipedia:The_Chronicles_of_Narnia|The Chronicles of Narnia]]''.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(ping attack Billy)|transcription=Let's take out Mr. Tumnus!}}</ref> She thinks Billy secretly has the "heart of a poet", which pisses him off.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Billy|number=2|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=The whole 'mad at the world' schtick. I bet you secretly have the heart of a poet, and are just waiting for the world to be a little kinder.}}</ref>
** She thinks Mirage is better than {{HeroIcon|Shiv}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm kill shiv 02.mp3|transcription=Eh, Mirage is better.}}</ref> but Shiv is a better "bad boy" than {{PageRef|name=Lash}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=Lash should take notes: that's how you pull off the bad boy thing.}}</ref>
* Paige calls {{HeroIcon|Lash}} a "dimestore [[wikipedia:Mr_William_Collins|Mr. Collins]]".<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"That guy wants to be Heathcliff so bad, but at the end of the day, he's just a dimestore Mr. Collins."''</ref>
* Paige wants to give {{PageRef|name=Billy}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} a hug.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Billy): ''"Oh, I wish I could just give him a hug."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Viscous on zipline): ''"I just want to take that ball of goo home and give him a hug."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} wants to give Paige a hug.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I just want to give her a hug... I mean, not now, obviously, but in general."''</ref>
* Paige loves animals like {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill|l1=Mo}} and {{AbilityIcon|Ava}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}} in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"I wanna be their friend!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I can't stay mad at her! She's got a cat!"''</ref> She believes that {{HeroIcon|Calico}} "can't be evil" because she has a cat.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Calico on zipline): ''"She has a cat. She can't be evil."''</ref>
* Paige compares {{PageRef|name=Billy}} to [[wikipedia:Nick_Bottom|Nick Bottom]] from ''[[wikipedia:A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|transcription=He's like a bootleg version of Bottom from 'Midsummer'.}}</ref> and [[wikipedia:Mr._Tumnus|Mr. Tumnus]] from ''[[wikipedia:The_Chronicles_of_Narnia|The Chronicles of Narnia]]''.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(ping attack Billy)|transcription=Let's take out Mr. Tumnus!}}</ref>
* Paige thinks {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} shouldn't have a gun due to her mental state.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"I don't think they should trust that lady with a gun."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"Man, now that was a cop on the edge!"''</ref>
* Paige calls {{PageRef|name=Lash}} a "dimestore [[wikipedia:Mr_William_Collins|Mr. Collins]]".<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"That guy wants to be Heathcliff so bad, but at the end of the day, he's just a dimestore Mr. Collins."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Haze}} thinks Paige would be a good [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission#Curator Division|curator]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=A shame. She would've made a good curator.}}</ref>
* Paige loves animals like {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Mo}} and [[Calico|Ava]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}} in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"I wanna be their friend!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I can't stay mad at her! She's got a cat!"''</ref> She believes that {{PageRef|name=Calico}} "can't be evil" because she has a cat.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Calico on zipline): ''"She has a cat. She can't be evil."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lash}} likes Paige and, if they're on enemy teams, offers to teach her how not to lose a fight after the ritual.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|quotes=Lash/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Paige)|transcription=You seem nice. You know what? When this is over, I'll teach you how to not lose a fight.}}</ref> He also respects her for going to college.<ref name=":0" />
* Paige thinks {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} shouldn't have a gun due to her mental state.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"I don't think they should trust that lady with a gun."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"Man, now that was a cop on the edge!"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} has met Paige's brother and says he was "more fun".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bookworm 02.mp3|transcription=Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with.}}</ref> Bryce told her that Paige is "wound up tight".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill bookworm 03.mp3|transcription=Man, her brother was right, she is wound up tight.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} likes Paige's taste in books and invites her to host a storytelling event at the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Her taste in books was actually quite lovely."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Paige|number=1|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=You should host a storytelling event at The Baroness sometime.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} likes Paige's taste in books and invites her to host a storytelling event at the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Her taste in books was actually quite lovely."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Paige|number=1|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=You should host a storytelling event at The Baroness sometime.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Yamato}} likes Paige, likening her to a "puppy that pisses on the rug: stupid, yet strangely endearing".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are a puppy that pisses on the rug. Stupid, yet strangely endearing. We will have coffee.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige; translated): ''"A pity I had to kill you."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Yamato}} likes Paige, likening her to a "puppy that pisses on the rug: stupid, yet strangely endearing".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are a puppy that pisses on the rug. Stupid, yet strangely endearing. We will have coffee.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige (translated)): ''"A pity I had to kill you."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Paradox}} is interested in stealing Paige's rare books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} and the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}} are familiar with Paige's family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice lines]] (Killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Paige buys T4 item): ''"Tell your pops I said hi."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lash}} respects Paige for going to college.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"She went to college!.. I mean, it didn't help her win a fight, but what an accomplishment."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} is interested in stealing Paige's rare books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."''</ref>


== Removed Lore ==
== Removed Lore ==
During development, Paige was originally called '''Patience'''.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (Concerned): ''"Alright Patience, just breathe, you're probably not going to die."''</ref><ref>2025-09-29 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 Deadlock Discord] - ''"its a bug, her name is paige"''</ref>
During development, Paige was originally called '''Patience'''.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (Concerned): ''"Alright Patience, just breathe, you're probably not going to die."''</ref><ref>2025-09-29 - [[Kaori]]; [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 Deadlock Discord] - ''"its a bug, her name is paige"''</ref>


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