Cast Sheet

CAST SHEET
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HOUSEHOLD 1: The Bennett household
Setting: Madison lives in a third-floor walk-up apartment in a renovated brick building downtown. The building is quiet, with original hardwood floors and tall windows. Her unit is a compact one-bedroom with a galley kitchen and a fire escape that gets morning light. The neighborhood has a mix of cafés, old bookstores, and young professionals.

— Madison Bennett (18, community college student) [POSSESSABLE] —
a. Basic identifiers: Madison Bennett, age 18, community college student (first-year, undeclared major), sole resident of the Bennett household. Role: self-supporting student, Bennett household.

b. Physical description: 5'4", petite but soft in shape, not athletic. Hair is dark brown, long, slightly wavy, worn loose or in a low ponytail. Eyes are hazel, wide-set with a sleepy quality. Skin is fair with a few scattered freckles across her nose and cheeks. Distinguishing features: a tiny gap between her front teeth, a small mole just below her left ear. Breasts: moderate for her frame, round, sit naturally with a slight outward curve. Figure: soft hourglass with a defined waist, narrow shoulders, fuller hips, and rounded thighs. Legs are short but shapely, with soft calves. Overall impression: cute, cozy, approachably feminine.

c. Voice and speech: Soft-spoken, slightly breathy, speaks at a measured tempo. Often trails off at the end of sentences. Uses casual filler words like "yeah," "I mean," "sort of." Common phrase: "That's fair, honestly."

d. Personality and temperament: Gentle, observant, prone to daydreaming. Slow to warm up but deeply loyal once close. Core strengths: empathy, patience, a quiet dry wit. Flaws: avoids conflict to her own detriment, chronically indecisive. Quirk: twists a strand of hair around her finger when thinking. Irritating traits: takes forever to answer simple questions, sometimes agrees to plans and then quietly dreads them.

Internal emotional impressions:

• Toward Ava Clarke (classmate): genuine fondness mixed with subtle envy of Ava's confidence. She admires Ava but feels smaller beside her, though she'd never say so.
• Toward Sophie Morgan (photography club member): comfortable familiarity and quiet gratitude; Sophie brings energy she lacks, and Madison privately worries Sophie finds her boring.
• Toward Chloe Reyes (met through Ava, not close): polite neutrality tinged with curiosity; she senses Chloe is warmer than she first appears but hasn't made the effort to know her.
• Toward Jade Patel (not yet introduced): none; she has no established feeling beyond vague name recognition from campus chatter.

Household tension: Madison lives alone, so no household tension. No significant household tension.

e. Personal history: Grew up two towns over as the youngest of three in a close but over-scheduled family. Moved into her own apartment at 17 after an early high-school graduation, partly to gain independence and partly because her parents needed her older brother's old room for a home office. Worked a summer job at a bookstore to save up. Started community college in January. The move was scarier than she expected, and she still sometimes gets homesick on Sunday nights.

f. Wardrobe and style: Madison's closet is a soft, bookish-feminine collection in muted earth tones and dusty pastels—cream, sage, soft mustard, faded rose. Predominantly dresses: flowy midi dresses with tie waists, cotton sundresses, long-sleeved knit dresses. Skirts: a few A-line corduroy skirts, one pleated chiffon skirt. Sweaters and cardigans: multiple oversized cardigans, a cropped mustard sweater, several thin cotton pullovers. Blouses and tops: soft button-ups, white cotton blouses with lace trim, ribbed long-sleeve tops. Outerwear: a long beige trench coat, a faded denim jacket she wears constantly. Denim: one pair of high-waisted straight jeans, the denim jacket. Favorite outfit: a sage wrap dress with tan leather flats and a thin gold necklace. Go-to casual outfit: high-waisted jeans, a cream ribbed top, and the oversized oatmeal cardigan. Sentimental garment: a pale-blue silk scarf that belonged to her late grandmother; she doesn't wear it often, but she keeps it draped over a hook near her dresser.

g. Accessories and grooming: Thin gold hoop earrings worn daily, a simple birthstone ring, a silver chain bracelet. Perfume: a soft floral-vanilla scent from a roll-on. Makeup: minimal—tinted lip balm, a little mascara, occasionally cream blush. Hair accessories: velvet scrunchies, a tortoiseshell claw clip. Bags: a brown leather crossbody for daily use, a canvas tote for class. Shoes: tan leather flats, white sneakers, one pair of low brown heeled sandals.

h. Her room: Her bedroom is a single room that serves as sleeping and study space. Walls are warm white with a large framed botanical print above the bed. The bed has a cream quilt and a faded sage throw blanket. A wooden desk by the window holds a stack of library books, a ceramic mug of pens, and a small succulent. The floor is hardwood with a faded green rug. She keeps it mostly tidy. The room smells like vanilla candle wax and old paper. Morning light slants through sheer curtains.

i. Social circle:

• Best friend: none currently close enough to call best friend; her closest local connection is Ava Clarke, age 18, classmate. Ava is 5'7", blonde, athletic, with a confident stride. Personality: outgoing, opinionated, playful. They meet in their shared literature course and sometimes get coffee afterward.
• Sophie Morgan, age 18, photography club member. Sophie is 5'2", with auburn curls and a camera always on her shoulder. Personality: cheerful, impulsive, endlessly curious. They meet at weekly photography club meetings on campus.
• Romantic partner: none.
• Cross-household access path: Ava Clarke (classmate, literature course, coffee); Sophie Morgan (photography club).

j. Daily life: Weekdays: morning classes at community college three days a week, afternoon shifts at the bookstore, evenings reading or doing laundry in the building basement. Weekends: grocery shopping, long walks, photography club on Saturdays. Current stressor: she is undeclared and must choose a major by the end of spring term; her parents are pressuring her to pick something practical, and she's afraid of disappointing them. The deadline is the registration date in late April, affecting her relationship with her parents and her own anxiety. Upcoming event: a spring literature department open house she plans to attend. Goal: to feel like she belongs somewhere and finally pick a major she actually cares about.

HOUSEHOLD 2: The Clarke household
Setting: Ava rents a studio unit above a used bookstore on a tree-lined side street. The studio is small but bright, with a bay window and built-in bookshelves. The building is old but well-kept, with a creaky staircase and the smell of paper and coffee drifting up from below.

— Ava Clarke (18, community college student) [POSSESSABLE] —
a. Basic identifiers: Ava Clarke, age 18, community college student (first-year, business track) and part-time café regular, sole resident of the Clarke household. Role: student, Clarke household.

b. Physical description: 5'7", lean and athletic, with a runner's build. Hair is blonde, shoulder-length, straight, with grown-out curtain bangs. Eyes are blue, almond-shaped, sharp and quick. Skin is light with warm undertones. Distinguishing features: a small scar through her left eyebrow, a dusting of freckles on her cheekbones. Breasts: small and high-set, teardrop shape, sit close to her chest. Figure: athletic with narrow hips, a straight waist, and long, toned legs. Shoulders are slightly broad for her frame. Overall impression: sporty, bright, effortlessly cute.

c. Voice and speech: Clear, quick, a little loud. Speaks in complete, confident sentences, often with a playful edge. Uses "like" as a filler occasionally. Common phrase: "Okay, so here's the thing."

d. Personality and temperament: Bold, pragmatic, funny. Moves fast and decides fast. Core strengths: confidence, directness, reliability in a crisis. Flaws: can be dismissive of ideas she finds impractical, struggles to sit still. Quirk: taps her foot when bored or anxious, sometimes without noticing. Irritating traits: interrupts when she's excited, occasionally talks over people, can come across as bossy.

Internal emotional impressions:

• Toward Madison Bennett (classmate): warm affection mixed with protectiveness; she finds Madison's indecisiveness mildly annoying but mostly endearing, and she likes being the one who helps Madison make choices.
• Toward Chloe Reyes (barista at café): easy friendliness and respect; Ava appreciates Chloe's dry humor and the way she remembers her order, though she doesn't know Chloe well outside the café.
• Toward Sophie Morgan: she knows Sophie only by name through Madison; no direct impression.
• Toward Jade Patel: none; she's heard Jade's name from Chloe, nothing more.

Household tension: lives alone; no significant household tension.

e. Personal history: Grew up as the middle child in a loud, competitive family. Her older sister is in law school; her younger brother is a high-school soccer star. Ava has always been the practical one, the planner. She moved into the studio above the bookstore after her parents downsized and she wanted to be near campus. She works part-time at a campus coffee stand and spends a lot of time studying in the café Chloe works at. She is training for a spring half-marathon.

f. Wardrobe and style: Ava's closet is a clean, modern-feminine mix of navy, white, and bright accent colors—coral, electric blue, lime. Dresses: she owns a few simple shift dresses, one floral wrap dress for presentations, and a striped t-shirt dress. Skirts: one pleated tennis skirt, one navy pencil skirt for interviews. Sweaters and cardigans: a gray v-neck pullover, a cream crewneck. Blouses and tops: striped boatneck tees, white button-downs, athletic tank tops. Outerwear: a navy peacoat, a light windbreaker with neon trim. Denim: two pairs of fitted jeans (one dark, one light). Activewear: running leggings, sports bras, several pairs of shorts. Favorite outfit: a navy pencil skirt, white button-down, and low white sneakers. Go-to casual: fitted light-wash jeans, striped tee, windbreaker. Sentimental garment: an oversized university hoodie that belonged to her older sister; she wears it on lazy Sundays.

g. Accessories and grooming: Small silver stud earrings, a black rubber fitness watch, a thin braided bracelet. Perfume: a light citrus-sport fragrance. Makeup: minimal—brow gel, mascara, tinted lip balm. Hair accessories: a black elastic hair tie on her wrist. Bags: a black nylon backpack for class, a small crossbody for errands. Shoes: white sneakers, black loafers, running shoes.

h. Her room: Her studio is one bright room with a bay window. Walls are white with a large corkboard of race bibs and photos. The bed is a simple futon-style frame with a navy duvet. A small round table serves as both desk and dining spot, covered in textbooks, highlighters, and a laptop. The built-in bookshelves hold textbooks and a few thrillers. It's slightly messy but organized in piles. The room smells like coffee and clean laundry. Light is bright and airy.

i. Social circle:

• Best friend: none single, but her closest local friend is Madison Bennett, age 18, classmate. They share a literature course and study together.
• Chloe Reyes, age 18, barista at the café where Ava studies. Chloe is 5'5", dark-haired, with a calm, wry personality. They banter when Ava orders.
• Romantic partner: none.
• Cross-household access path: Madison Bennett (classmate); Chloe Reyes (café barista regular).

j. Daily life: Weekdays: morning runs, classes, café study sessions, part-time work at the campus coffee stand. Weekends: long runs, meal prep, occasional study dates with Madison. Current stressor: she must keep her grades above a certain GPA to qualify for a transfer program she wants; the spring midterms in two weeks are the next hurdle. Affected parties: her parents (they're partly funding tuition) and herself. Upcoming event: a half-marathon in late May she's training for. Goal: transfer to a four-year business school within a year.

HOUSEHOLD 3: The Reyes household
Setting: Chloe lives in a tiny ground-floor flat in a converted Victorian on a residential block. Her unit has one main room, a small kitchenette, and a shared backyard she rarely uses. The ceilings are high, the plumbing occasionally groans, and the neighbors are mostly quiet.

— Chloe Reyes (18, café barista) [POSSESSABLE] —
a. Basic identifiers: Chloe Reyes, age 18, café barista and part-time student (taking a gap semester from classes), sole resident of the Reyes household. Role: barista, Reyes household.

b. Physical description: 5'5", curvy and soft, with a rounded silhouette. Hair is espresso-brown, thick, wavy, cut just below her collarbone with a heavy fringe. Eyes are dark brown, round with long lashes. Skin is warm tan, even-toned. Distinguishing features: a small dimple on her right cheek, a tiny scar on her chin from a childhood fall. Breasts: full, round, sit high on her chest. Figure: pronounced hourglass with a defined waist, wide hips, and full thighs. Legs are shapely with strong calves. Overall impression: warm, gentle, quietly striking.

c. Voice and speech: Low and a little raspy, unhurried. Speaks softly but not timidly. Uses "mm" and "honestly" often. Common phrase: "Honestly, same."

d. Personality and temperament: Grounded, observant, dry-humored. She listens more than she speaks. Core strengths: steadiness, kindness without performative warmth, good judgment. Flaws: can be passive, avoids asking for help, lets things slide until they pile up. Quirk: drums her fingers on the counter when thinking. Irritating traits: sometimes forgets to reply to texts for days, can be quietly stubborn.

Internal emotional impressions:

• Toward Ava Clarke (café regular): genuine liking and mild amusement; she finds Ava's intensity entertaining and a little exhausting, but she likes serving her.
• Toward Jade Patel (yoga class friend): warm fondness and gratitude; Jade's calm energy helps Chloe unwind, and Chloe privately admires Jade's discipline.
• Toward Madison Bennett: she knows Madison through Ava; polite interest, no strong feeling yet.
• Toward Sophie Morgan: no direct impression; name only.

Household tension: lives alone; no significant household tension.

e. Personal history: Grew up in a small town north of the city with her dad and two younger siblings. Her parents split when she was fifteen; she stayed with her dad to help with the younger kids while her mom moved away for work. After high school, she decided to take a gap semester and moved to the city to work and save money. She found the job at the café through a family friend. She's unsure if she wants to go back to school or keep working.

f. Wardrobe and style: Chloe's closet is a soft, earthy-feminine collection in warm neutrals and dark reds—cream, taupe, rust, forest green. Dresses: wrap dresses in muted tones, long-sleeved ribbed dresses, a corduroy pinafore. Skirts: a dark green A-line skirt, a rust midi skirt with a slit. Sweaters and cardigans: chunky knit sweaters, a cropped taupe cardigan. Blouses and tops: soft cotton tees, square-neck tops, a cream peasant blouse. Outerwear: an oversized brown bomber jacket, a long wool coat in charcoal. Denim: one pair of relaxed straight-leg jeans. Favorite outfit: a rust wrap dress with brown ankle boots and gold hoops. Go-to casual: high-waisted jeans, a cream cotton tee, and the brown bomber. Sentimental garment: a worn leather pendant necklace was her mother's; she considers it part of her style, not a garment, but she also keeps a faded denim shirt of her dad's she wears as a jacket substitute. The denim shirt is the sentimental garment.

g. Accessories and grooming: Gold hoop earrings, several thin gold rings, the leather pendant necklace. Perfume: a warm amber-vanilla roll-on. Makeup: light—concealer, blush, mascara, occasionally a brick-red lip. Hair accessories: a brown claw clip, small hair pins. Bags: a tan tote for work, a small worn leather crossbody. Shoes: brown ankle boots, simple black flats, white sneakers.

h. Her room: Her flat is one main room with a small kitchenette behind a half-wall. Walls are a soft cream with a large hanging tapestry in rust and green. The bed is low, with white sheets and a chunky knit throw. A small wooden table by the window holds a few plants and a mug of coffee. The ceiling is high and the floor is painted wood with a faded Oriental-style rug. It's tidy but lived-in. The room smells like sandalwood and coffee beans. Light is warm and dim from a single paper lantern.

i. Social circle:

• Best friend: Jade Patel, age 18, yoga class friend. Jade is 5'3", with black hair and a serene, quiet demeanor. They attend a city-run yoga class together twice a week and sometimes get smoothies after.
• Ava Clarke, café regular: friendly banter.
• Madison Bennett: acquaintance through Ava.
• Romantic partner: none.
• Cross-household access path: Jade Patel (yoga class); Ava Clarke (café regular).

j. Daily life: Weekdays: early shift at the café four days a week, afternoon errands, evening yoga twice a week. Weekends: longer shifts, meal prep, phone calls with her siblings. Current stressor: she's been saving for a car but her hours might get cut when the café changes owners next month; if her income drops, she may have to choose between staying in the city and moving back home. Affected parties: her younger siblings (she helps with school expenses) and herself. Upcoming event: a meeting with the new café owner in three weeks. Goal: save enough money to stay in the city and possibly enroll in one class next semester.

HOUSEHOLD 4: The Morgan household
Setting: Sophie rents a detached garage apartment behind a family's house two blocks from campus. The apartment has one room plus a tiny bathroom, with a sloped ceiling and a single skylight. It's separate from the main house, with its own entrance and a small gravel path.

— Sophie Morgan (18, community college student) [POSSESSABLE] —
a. Basic identifiers: Sophie Morgan, age 18, community college student (first-year, visual arts focus), sole resident of the Morgan household. Role: student, Morgan household.

b. Physical description: 5'2", petite and slim, with a quick, birdlike energy. Hair is auburn, naturally curly, worn in a loose cloud or clipped back. Eyes are green, large and expressive with a slightly upturned shape. Skin is very fair with cool undertones and a few beauty marks. Distinguishing features: a constellation of freckles on her nose, a tiny gap between her front teeth. Breasts: small, round, sit neatly. Figure: slim with subtle curves, narrow waist, small hips, delicate shoulders. Legs are short and slim with narrow ankles. Overall impression: impish, artistic, winsome.

c. Voice and speech: Fast, bright, with frequent asides and tangents. Laughs easily. Uses "okay so" and "wait wait wait" often. Common phrase: "Wait, wait—hear me out."

d. Personality and temperament: Curious, enthusiastic, a little scattered. Sees the world through a camera frame. Core strengths: creativity, optimism, open-heartedness, quick to include others. Flaws: struggles with follow-through, can be distractible to the point of flakiness. Quirk: pulls at her curls when concentrating. Irritating traits: chronically late, rarely checks her phone, interrupts with stories that only tangentially relate.

Internal emotional impressions:

• Toward Madison Bennett (photography club): easy affection and admiration; Sophie thinks Madison is understatedly cool and likes that Madison actually listens to her tangents.
• Toward Ava Clarke: name only; knows her through Madison, mild curiosity.
• Toward Chloe Reyes: no direct impression; name only.
• Toward Jade Patel: no direct impression; name only.

Household tension: lives alone; no significant household tension.

e. Personal history: Youngest of two, grew up in a creative but disorganized household. Her parents run a small print shop. Sophie picked up a camera at twelve and never put it down. She moved into the garage apartment after her older brother got an apartment with friends and her parents converted the garage. She chose community college for the visual arts program and to stay near her parents' shop, where she helps on weekends. She's currently building a portfolio for a juried student show.

f. Wardrobe and style: Sophie's closet is a playful, eclectic-feminine mix of bright colors, patterns, and vintage finds—mustard, teal, coral, denim blue. Dresses: a few vintage floral dresses, a corduroy button-front dress, a polka-dot sundress. Skirts: a denim mini skirt, a pleated plaid skirt. Sweaters and cardigans: a chunky mustard cardigan, a cropped teal sweater. Blouses and tops: graphic tees, a ruffled white blouse, a striped turtleneck. Outerwear: a vintage brown leather jacket, a bright yellow raincoat. Denim: the mini skirt, a pair of high-waisted mom jeans, a denim jacket. Favorite outfit: a vintage floral dress with white sneakers and a leather jacket. Go-to casual: high-waisted mom jeans, a graphic tee, and the mustard cardigan. Sentimental garment: a cropped teal sweater she thrifted with her mom on a road trip; the color reminds her of the ocean. She wears it for every portfolio review.

g. Accessories and grooming: A small silver nose stud, layered beaded bracelets, a rotating collection of vintage earrings. Perfume: none daily; sometimes a lavender body spray. Makeup: playful—mascara, tinted brow gel, occasional bright lip tint. Hair accessories: colorful claw clips, silk scrunchies, a bandana worn as a headband. Bags: a beaten-up brown messenger bag for her camera and books, a small embroidered crossbody. Shoes: white sneakers, mustard canvas slip-ons, brown leather ankle boots.

h. Her room: The garage apartment is a single room with a sloped ceiling and a skylight above the bed. Walls are white and covered with photographs, postcards, and colored paper stars. The bed is a low platform with a patchwork quilt. A narrow table serves as a desk, crowded with camera gear, lenses, film canisters, and a laptop. A clothes rail replaces a closet. The room smells like lavender and the faint chemical sweetness of darkroom fixer from a small ventilation fan. Light from the skylight is bright and clean.

i. Social circle:

• Best friend: none close enough to call best friend; her most regular companion is Madison Bennett, age 18, from photography club. They meet on Saturdays for club shoots and sometimes grab pastries after.
• Ava Clarke: knows her as Madison's classmate; no direct friendship.
• Chloe Reyes: no direct connection.
• Jade Patel: no direct connection.
• Romantic partner: none.
• Cross-household access path: Madison Bennett (photography club).

j. Daily life: Weekdays: morning classes, studio time, shifts at the print shop on Tuesdays and Thursdays, evenings editing photos. Weekends: photography club, helping at her parents' shop, visiting flea markets. Current stressor: her juried portfolio show submission is due in six weeks, and she's behind on her project; she's afraid she won't be ready and will disappoint her photography instructor. Affected parties: her instructor, her parents (who are helping with printing costs), and herself. Upcoming event: the student spring showcase. Goal: get into the juried show and eventually transfer to a four-year art school.

HOUSEHOLD 5: The Patel household
Setting: Jade lives in a garden-level studio in a modern low-rise building near the river. Her unit has a private entrance, a kitchenette, and a large window that faces a row of budding trees. The building has a small fitness room and a shared laundry.

— Jade Patel (18, community college student) [POSSESSABLE] —
a. Basic identifiers: Jade Patel, age 18, community college student (first-year, health sciences track) and part-time yoga studio receptionist, sole resident of the Patel household. Role: student, Patel household.

b. Physical description: 5'3", small-boned and slender with soft, rounded edges. Hair is black, long, straight, with a slight natural shine, worn in a low braid or loose. Eyes are dark brown, large with a gentle, steady gaze. Skin is medium brown with even tone. Distinguishing features: a small beauty mark on her right cheekbone, a faint white scar on her inner wrist from a childhood burn. Breasts: small, teardrop, sit naturally. Figure: soft and delicate with a subtle waist, narrow hips, and slim, smooth legs. Overall impression: calm, graceful, delicately pretty.

c. Voice and speech: Soft, unhurried, with a calm, even rhythm. Rarely raises her voice. Uses "I think" and "maybe" often. Common phrase: "I think you already know."

d. Personality and temperament: Reflective, kind, disciplined. She keeps her life orderly and her mind quiet through routine. Core strengths: self-awareness, consistency, quiet determination. Flaws: perfectionistic, can be self-critical, withdraws when overwhelmed instead of seeking help. Quirk: presses her palms together when she's thinking. Irritating traits: can be preachy about health, asks if you've been sleeping enough, takes too long to respond because she must word things carefully.

Internal emotional impressions:

• Toward Chloe Reyes (yoga class friend): genuine warmth and appreciation; she finds Chloe's steady presence grounding and values their smoothie chats after class.
• Toward Madison Bennett: she knows Madison only by sight from campus; mild positive impression, no connection.
• Toward Ava Clarke: name only; she's heard Ava is loud and ambitious, feels no pull either way.
• Toward Sophie Morgan: no direct impression; name only.

Household tension: lives alone; no significant household tension.

e. Personal history: Only child of two pediatricians. She grew up in a calm, orderly household with high expectations. She chose community college to stay near her family while deciding whether she truly wants to pursue medicine. She lives alone in a garden-level studio to practice independence. She works part-time as a receptionist at a yoga studio, which gives her free classes. Recently, she began questioning the medical path her parents set for her, but she hasn't told them yet.

f. Wardrobe and style: Jade's closet is a serene, minimal-feminine collection in soft neutrals—ivory, sage, blush, light gray. Dresses: simple midi dresses, a few cotton wrap dresses, one tailored white shirt dress. Skirts: a flowing sage maxi skirt, a neat light-gray A-line skirt. Sweaters and cardigans: a soft blush cardigan, a cream crewneck, a long gray knit cardigan. Blouses and tops: silk-effect blouses in ivory and blush, plain cotton tees, a ribbed tank. Outerwear: a knee-length light trench, a sage utility jacket. Denim: one pair of slim white jeans. Activewear: muted yoga leggings and bras, a few breathable long-sleeve tops. Favorite outfit: a white shirt dress with a thin brown belt and flat sandals. Go-to casual: white jeans, a blush blouse, and the sage utility jacket. Sentimental garment: a pale-pink pashmina that belonged to her maternal grandmother; she drapes it over her shoulders on difficult days.

g. Accessories and grooming: Tiny pearl stud earrings, a delicate silver chain necklace, a thin gold bracelet from her parents. Perfume: a very light jasmine scent. Makeup: minimal—tinted sunscreen, a touch of concealer, clear brow gel, occasional rose lip tint. Hair accessories: a simple silver hair clip, fabric scrunchies in neutral colors. Bags: a structured beige tote for school, a small white crossbody. Shoes: flat tan sandals, white sneakers, pale ballet flats.

h. Her room: The studio is a garden-level room with a single large window facing budding trees. Walls are soft white with a framed pressed-flower print above the bed. The bed is low, with ivory sheets and a light gray quilt. A small white desk holds a neat row of textbooks, a glass water bottle, and a tiny jade plant. A bamboo room divider separates the sleeping area from the kitchenette. It is very tidy and calm. The room smells like jasmine and fresh laundry. Light is soft and greenish from the trees outside.

i. Social circle:

• Best friend: Chloe Reyes, age 18, yoga class friend. They meet twice a week at the city-run yoga class and get smoothies after. Jade values Chloe's dry humor and steadiness.
• Madison Bennett: knows her by sight from campus; no direct connection.
• Ava Clarke: name only.
• Sophie Morgan: name only.
• Romantic partner: none.
• Cross-household access path: Chloe Reyes (yoga class).

j. Daily life: Weekdays: morning yoga or walks, classes, receptionist shifts at the yoga studio three afternoons a week, evenings studying or meal prepping. Weekends: farmers market, laundry, calls with her parents, longer yoga classes. Current stressor: she must decide by early May whether to commit to the pre-med track for her second year; she hasn't told her parents she's unsure, and the pressure is building. Affected parties: her parents and herself. Upcoming event: a meeting with her academic advisor in three weeks. Goal: figure out what she actually wants, not what she thinks her parents want.