like what even is the point of characters like "Travis" at this point?

a) contradiction of reason as to tempt the perpetuation thereof (talmudic reasoning).

b) CHARACT, CHARACTER, noun - "an account, description or representation of any thing, exhibiting its qualities and the circumstances attending it"...in this case the characterization of suggested "covid" and "vaccine".

Travis Real

A sleight of hand for TRAV'IS, noun - "a traverse" + TRAV'ERSE, noun - "something that thwarts, crosses or obstructs", hence crossing suggestion with contradiction.