Clo-Chi

"Oh, boy! What is this thing?"

- Sam, upon taking delivery of the packaged and wrapped Clo-Chi.

"It's ... my soul ... personified!"

- Sedine, upon being reunited with Clo-Chi.

First Appearance
Succeeded by: Clo-Chi Super II
 * (Packaged and Wrapped.)
 * (Single Eye Only.)
 * (Full Reveal.)

History
"Clo-Chi" was a Clown-Chimp Statue which had been sculpted from clay while in high school by Sedine: It has been said to represent a literal portrayal of Sedine's "teenage soul".

Sedine describes the statue as "My greatest achievement" and "Truth Incarnate", a physical expression of her deepest thoughts and "high school essence".

It resided with Sedine's parents till being sent by express delivery to The Duplex, Sedine's Mother informing Sam by telephone, "We don't want it in our house!!!"

Critical Reception
Close proximity to Clo-Chi induces a variety of profound effects upon Sedine's friends and family, primarily fear, apprehension, and occasionally embarrassment, this last most notable in Sam, who at first tries to hide any association with the sculpture as much as possible.

Unfortunately, Sedine feels that "Clo-Chi Belongs To The World" and "Everyone must see my all-time masterpiece", and sets out to display the item prominently in their home.

Briefly placing the sculpture at their front window, it engages in an impromptu staring contest with Gabby Buxton, who describes it as a "demon" and declares victory.

Later, to Sedine's delight, Sam moves Clo-Chi near the front door, where it will be immediately seen by anyone who should enter their abode, though it will be less visible to random passers-by.

Ellie's initial reaction to Clo-Chi is nothing short of a panic attack, declaring that the clown-chimp "wants to kill ... my soul!!!"

Apparently alerted to Clo-Chi's presence by Gabby, the rest of the Buxton family later arrive at The Duplex: When Michaela describes the statue as "creepy", Roy advises her, "Don't look into its eyes, or ... you'll turn into lil' Sedine", while career photographer Charlene - camera in tow - snaps pictures, proclaiming, "I never took a photo of someone's soul!!!"

Recognizing Sam's distress, Michaela entreats her "" father Roy to "Save them!!!"

"A Cry For Help, A Desperate Plight ..."
Regrouping at the Buxton Residence, Roy, Charlene and Ellie discuss the Clown-Chimp statue, with Charlene arriving at the epiphany that "It is so strange it ... it ... must be destroyed."

Working as a unit, Ellie successfully removes Clo-Chi from the duplex while Charlene documents their efforts, with Roy ultimately demolishing the statue by running over it with his lawnmower, much to Sedine's distress.

Death and Rebirth
As Sam, Ellie, Roy and Charlene toast their victory, Sedine briefly mourns her lost soul, then vows to rebuild, "Better ... Stronger ... Faster!!"

Legacy
This entry - and the story - continues at "Clo-Chi Super II".