Tenna possesses the typical personality of a television host: he is energetic, enthusiastic, and always ready to crack a joke. His communication style incorporates elaborate text-based graphics during dialogue, each accompanied by distinct sound effects. His primary motivation is to entertain the Lightners; however, because the Dreemurr family no longer watches television, Tenna has remained inactive for a long time, which has left him feeling lonely. Throughout the chapter, he occasionally reacts in a malicious way, while at other times he appears sad—for instance, when the Lightners no longer wish to participate in the show. As the end approaches, this becomes increasingly apparent.
Speaks in careful, calming sentences; slips into vivid plant lore, then steadies back to basics.
