Steven Devlin is a side character in The Demon's Light. He is the fraternal twin brother of Melissa Devlin and an assistant scientist at the Laboratory of the Unexplainable.
Appearance
Steven is a tall, fair-skinned young man. His hair is blond, cut into a bowl-cut, his eyes are baby blue.
Personality
Steven is a mostly quiet person, burying himself in his work often.
Background
Steven works as a scientist interested in studying angels and demons.
Role in Series
Season One
- "The City of Silver Lights"
Steven appeared at the end of this episode, recognizing and introducing himself to his lost sister, Melissa Devlin, as she is brought to The Laboratory of the Unexplainable.
- "Divided We Fall"
With his sister seemingly confused at his introduction, Steven introduced himself again, revealing himself as her brother. Melissa, having a small memory, ran towards him and embraced him. Hugging her back, Steven noticed her crying and asked why, with her replying that something bad had happened to her friends. Steven then hugged her again, telling her that her friends might still be alive and that he would help her search for them.
- "Hide and Seek"
Steven began showing Melissa around the lab, while concerned for her health due to her seemingly missing memories and insisting on an examination. After Melissa agreed to one, the examination is interrupted by Beth, a lab assistant, with news that Alchemilia Corporation was raiding the city.
- "Exit Music"
Startled by the news, Melissa demanded to leave the lab to search for Chris Wellington after hearing that Alchem was searching for him. With Steven trying to stop her, an argument began that resulted in Melissa running into the streets.
- "Reunion"
Steven visits the Masquerade Hospital, wishing to see Melissa after the angel attack the previous night. He situates himself in the reception area with Richard Smith.
Chris Wellington, in search of directions, would come to approach Steven and ask him for directions. Initially, Steven was not that interested in the boy. However, after learning that he knew Atticus and Melissa, Steven brought Chris to the room in which Melissa and the others were. They walked up the stairs to the fifth floor, as Steven briefly commented on how the unaffected return of Melissa affected his life.
As a result of Samuel Brownlee's dreaming device, Steven and Samuel are seen exploring Silivia within Melissa's dream. Melissa, with her hair drenched from the rain, is picked up by Steven as he drives through the barren streets. Steven asks Melissa if she could have created a "sunny beach", and she comments by reminding him she is new to lucid dreaming.
Melissa briefly takes out her die, an object used to remember if she is dreaming or not. Steven took note of this wordlessly, and the three continued driving in the rainy city for some time.
Fontaine trained Steven and the other protagonists for three months, in preparation for Operation: Primo Victoria. During this time, Steven had stayed with Melissa and Chris in the Laboratory of the Unexplainable.
Steven is seen in the laboratory with Chris and Melissa. After Melissa mentioned that she would have liked to spend her time with Savannah, Steven reminded her that Fontaine would soon commence the mission. When Chris asked where Richard was, Steven stated he was out getting supplies.
Fontaine contacts Chris through cellphone and informed him that Primo Victoria would soon begin. Wellington relayed this information to Steven and Melissa, and the two made their way to the Laboratory of the Mind to meet Samuel and Fontaine.
Steven and the others arrived together, except Marshall and Li. Steven sat at one of the laboratory's tables, near Samuel. Marshall and Li followed after, bringing food from Frog King with them. Marshall prepared to give something to Steven before John Fontaine made his appearance. Fontaine made his way to the table and poured a bag of white cubes on to it, and Steven questioned if they were edible. Fontaine responded that they were Alchemilia Nutrition Cubes, proving all the basic nutrients the body needs.
Fontaine proceeded to explain the specific details of Primo Victoria, and the roles Team A and Team B would have. With the idea to provide everyone with weapons, Samuel then proceeded to mention a downstairs armory. Samuel would take the group to the laboratory's basement, and use a keycard to open into a large armory. Fontaine told everyone to pick whatever weapon they wished. Steven selected a pair of 9mm pistols, and a belt of grenades.
Everyone began to head to Samuel's vehicle as they selected a weapon. Steven, however, chose to temporarily stay back for a talk with Atticus. Steven questioned Atticus' on his decision to move in with Blossom, despite the two of them being young. Steven made it to clear to Atticus that he was not trying to force him to do anything, but rather have Atticus think about his relationship. Atticus was responding to Steven, when he went blank for a moment and stopped talking. Steven asked if he was alright, but Atticus did not respond. Wordlessly, Atticus left the room.
Steven is seen again in Port City. Samuel drove the protagonists to the city after leaving his Laboratory. The city's large bridge was in full view, and Remnant Rock could be seen from the pier. Samuel went over the plan for a final time, reminding everyone of their roles. Steven went with Team B after bidding a farewell to the others.
Li drove Team B across the bridge for several minutes. Steven was situated in the back, next to Melissa, Chris, and Blossom. Li was very confident that there would be no disturbances during the drive. Li would, unfortunately, be proven wrong, and a barrage of bullets was shot on Samuel's vehicle from Alchemilia snipers. Steven agreed with Blossom's suggestion to continue to drive forward rather than pulling over.
The back window of the car then shattered from the bullets. Some shards fell inward into the car, injuring Blossom and some others. Team B continued to stress from the bullets. None were able to pinpoint the location of the bullets. After several more shots, the immobility of the snipers would work in Team B's favor. Team B drove out of range of the snipers, leaving them mostly safe. After a suggestion from Brownlee, Li agreed to stop the car. The purpose was to check if the tires were pierced, and tend to Blossom's wounds.
Steven examined the vehicle. He remarked to Melissa that stopping wasn't as bad as she thought, and the fact the van did not seem too damaged. After this, Samuel called out to everyone to get moving. Samuel's speech, however, was stopped as the man saw something from afar. Team B heard glass shattering and screamed in the distance. Steven moved his head forward and saw a band of gray humanoids approaching the bridge. Mortified, Steven briefly took a look before running into the car.
Once all was in the car, Li began driving directly towards the creatures. This was in opposition to Blossom's suggestion to drive in the opposite direction. As the car drove closer, the creatures would quickly jump on the vehicle and bang on the windows. Steven took out his pistol and attempted to shoot at them. One chose to use the shattered back window to its advantage, attempting to attack Steven and the others in the back. Steven continued to shoot at them, but they would always seem to get up. Steven remarked that they were coming from everywhere.
Eventually, a mysterious wall of flames appeared ahead of them as the creatures continued to bang on the car. Steven watched in shock as Li ignored the pleas to turn back. Li would drive Team B directly into the obstacle.
- "Primo Victoria: Part II"
Steven is seen in the van as Li drives through the fire. Screams filled the car as the flames damaged the vehicle, all of which Li ignored. After Li made it past the flames, Steven could barely think as his head spun. Looking back, Steven could see the creatures that had attacked them were all burnt by the fire.
Team B chastized Li as Steven processed what happened. Li was seemingly unfazed, only suggesting there was a "first-aid kit in the back." Samuel suggested that they continue into Remnant Rock on foot, due to the dangers of a damaged car. Li agreed and ordered everyone to get out. Steven quickly followed the order and began to run out of the car. Steven took charge past Blossom who lagged behind. Behind them, the vehicle was quickly set ablaze. The Remnant Rock installation became closer and closer, but Team B would be blocked by a familiar obstacle. To everyone's horror, a wall of flames like the one they saw before blocked their path. Team B turned around and got on guard.
As Steven readied his weapon, he remarked that the first-aid kit would be useless due to the destroyed van. Flames would continue to encompass the entire section of the bridge, creating somewhat of an arena. After waiting for some time, Steven and the others would notice movement in the wall behind them. The bottom of the flame wall would swirl, becoming a homogeneous light blue. A spiral of fire was thrown towards the group, but it dissipated into the air.
From the hole a set of figures began to approach Team B. There was a set of featureless gray androids, led by one female. The leading woman appeared to be completely unarmed, despite the fact she was approaching a heavily armed Team B. The red-haired woman would speak quickly, announcing the entirety of Team B would under arrest. Melissa was the first to respond to her, disregarding her and saying she was a "little bitch." The woman corrected Melissa, saying her name was Nabi.
Nabi then proceeded to mock the plans of Team B, critiquing the morality and futility of storming Remnant Rock. She stated the names "Aneothite" and "Rooke" in her speech, indicating she knew the two were most likely allied with Team B. Outnumbered, Blossom was the first to give a solemn surrender.
Steven followed Blossom's surrender but made a bold decision. After announcing his surrender, Steven revealed to Nabi that Marshall, Atticus, and Fontaine were attempting to enter the facility through the underground tunnels. He pleaded with Nabi to not hurt them. This action would evoke rage within Blossom, and she gave a vocal angry remark towards him. She called him an "asshole," for she believed it was cruel to out Atticus and the others in exchange for a comfier cell.
Li followed, surrendering without anything further. This was followed by Samuel. Melissa would be stubborn and choose not to surrender. She looked to Blossom and attacked her for swearing at her brother. Melissa then looked to Steven, deeming his reveal as a "betrayal". Steven responded that it was the only viable option, and he did not want Melissa to die. Nabi voiced her pleasure with Team B's actions, and she said Gabriel would not want them dead.
A car then approached from behind Nabi. She ordered everyone who had "chosen wisely," to go inside. Steven held his head down as he approached the car. He said a final word to Melissa, urging her to give up so they could leave alive yet again. Steven and the rest of Team B would head inside, living Melissa alone.
Melissa confidently stared Nabi down at the bridge. Nabi mocked her, stating her supposed confidence was a symptom of overconfidence. After some time, Melissa would then appear to surrender. She asked if the General wanted her friends dead or alive, and Nabi began to respond. However, Melissa's surrender would prove to be a ruse, and she would attempt to shoot the General. This shot would be deflected, and Nabi fired a wave of heat at Melissa. Nabi would then take the entirety of Team B into the Remnant Rock prison after their defeat.
Steven is seen in the same cell as Melissa in the Remnant Rock prison. As Melissa wakes up and realizes where she is, Steven turns to her from the wall. Melissa chose not to spare any criticism, immediately voicing her anger with his surrender. Melissa said that as a result of Steven's reveal, they would be locked in the cells as Atticus and Marshall were being killed. Steven responded in a quiet voice that his actions were only logical. Melissa angrily responded that it was not logical but stupid.
Steven tried his hardest to reason with Melissa and explained the circumstantial reasons for his decision. He stated the team was outnumbered, and he was only looking out for Melissa's safety. He said it was lucky Melissa was only slightly injured by Nabi, and that they should not have partaken in Fontaine's operation in the first place.
Melissa was clearly unsatisfied with Steven, and began an angry speech towards him. She remarked that everyone knew Primo Victoria was risky, and implied that he should have expected something like this. Melissa included a short tangent on what they could have done, like stalling Nabi so Atticus and Marshall would have a head start. She believed Steven betrayed everyone at the "first flicker of danger." Melissa finished by saying she had never been this disappointed in Steven.
Steven tried yet again to justify his actions, stating that Team B could have been tortured for the whereabouts of the two. He believed himself responsible for preventing everyone from rotting in dark cells. Melissa critiqued Steven's confidence in Alchemilia, believing that could be a possibility for what happens to them next. Steven responded that this was a possibility and said he was hoping there would be enough time to find a way out.
Melissa then proceeded to call Steven a coward. She began discussing her childhood with Steven, stating his controlling nature was her justification for joining the Silivian Militia. Angry, Steven stated there was no reason for Melissa to join the militia nor Primo Victoria. Steven told him to simply "shut up," stating she did not want to hear any more of his nonsense. After talking some breaths, she began to speak to him once more. Melissa questioned why Steven had changed, questioning why he was not as strong and devoted to his views as he was before.
Steven noticed a shocked expression on Melissa's face as he finished speaking. After some moments, Melissa put her hand to her mouth and said she remembered something.
Some minutes after Steven's argument with Melissa; Samuel, Chris, and Li would initiate a riot in the Remnant Rock Prison. They did this after the power went out, signifying the fact that Atticus and Marshall were alive. A prisoner released the two from the cell, and the chaos within the complex resulted in them getting separated from each other.
Steven ran aimlessly for some time in the surrounding chaos. Eventually, he manages to come in contact with a team member again when Chris Wellington spots him. Seeing him in a junction hallway, Chris called out to Steven and asked what he was doing. Steven responded with a summary of recent events. He told Wellington of the argument with Melissa, the moment the power cut, and when he decided to run.
Chris was happy to find Steven and told him that they would take the first exit they found. Steven seemed to be confused at Chris' statement. Looking out for the others, Steven stated they could not leave before finding everyone else. Chris disagreed with Steven, believing that the both of them would die if they attempted to find the others. In response to Chris' sentiments, Steven passionately said he would rather die than leave Melissa behind. Steven was confident that everyone would be leaving together.
Wellington paused and seemed to think over Steven's words, but he did not change his view. Chris attempted an appeal to Steven's emotions, remarking Savannah was murdered after being left alone. Steven was dissatisfied at Wellington's justification, believing that it wasn't going to change anything. Steven then reiterated the purpose of Primo Victoria to Chris, explaining that they came to Remnant Rock to avenge the deaths caused by Alchemilia. He explained that he wanted to know he tried to protect Melissa and reminded Chris that he didn't want to lose any more friends.
Chris' only words in response were for Steven to find Melissa himself. Telling Steven he could get himself killed alone, Chris parted ways with Steven. Absolutely dismayed, Steven called Wellington a coward through gritted teeth. Steven ran down a different hallway and continued his search alone.