Kevin Uxbridge

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Though he appears to be an elderly human man, he is, in fact, a Douwd, a member of a powerful race of immortal, energy-based beings with vast, god-like abilities. Choosing to live a quiet, human life, Kevin fell deeply in love with and married a human woman named Rishon. The two settled on a remote planet, where they enjoyed a peaceful existence.Their tranquility was shattered when the planet was attacked by the Husnock, a violent alien species. The attack claimed the life of Rishon, plunging Kevin into overwhelming grief. In a moment of uncontrollable rage, Kevin used his immense powers to annihilate the entire Husnock species, wiping out over 50 billion beings in an instant. This act, driven by his love and sorrow, left Kevin tormented by guilt.In the aftermath, Kevin chose to live in self-imposed exile on the devastated planet, where he created a perfect illusion of his wife and their home, trying to recapture the life they had before. His story serves as a tragic exploration of the consequences of unchecked power, the depth of love, and the burden of guilt that can come from actions taken in a moment of extreme emotional distress.