Alex loves his little sister. She may act all tough and mean, but she is actually just brutally honest. Alex knows she has trouble with others which is why he's trying to help her make friends and have a social life of her own. He knows that one day they'll go their own separate ways and he wants her to be prepared for that day. But for now, he'll keep teasing her and making sure she has actually has a future. One day she's gonna learn social graces the hard way.


Cassandra has quite the interesting character. She's a bit spastic, but it only adds to the entertainment that comes with her. Alex thinks it's really cool that someone like Cassandra lives in Eden Gardens. After all she is kinda famous right? He can't wait to tell people that he knew her before she was popular. (That sounds a bit hipster though) She's a bit all over the place, but that's fine. If everyone was put together the world would be a pretty boring place.


What a guy. Jack's basically the go to guy when Alex is having any problems with his stuff breaking. That guy just seems to know how to fix anything and everything. Alex is positive that he and his sister would have been broke a long time ago if Jack hadn't been around. Though the guy should honestly charge people at least a little bit for all the work he puts into fixing things. Since he refuses to take any money, Alex insists that he pays him back in deeds. Sometimes it's something as simple as providing food while he's fixing something. That guy is too nice (which is something coming from Alex). He hopes nothing bad happens to ruin his childlike innocence.


Kimberly is a bit shy, but that's why Alex tries his best to talk to him. That and he feels a bit bad for asking him to tutor Abby. She can get pretty whiny when she doesn't want to do something. He's a smart guy though and can handle Abby surprisingly well. He'd be lying if he didn't say that he hadn't thought about the two getting together. But let's just keep that a secret, yeah? Alex honestly thinks that the dude should spend a little time out and about though. Books are great, but living it is better.


Quinn seems like the person who has everything put together, but Alex knows better. He's been around enough people to know that no one has everything figured out. Not that he knows what's killing her on the inside. He hasn't gotten to speak with her much since both seem to have people who look up to them. It seems as though the two are both social figureheads at Eden Gardens, but in different way. Though, Alex would one day like to actually spend time with her, she seems a bit reckless.


Doris is a work of art. Some would call her crazy, but Alex prefers the word eccentric. He's listened to her on the radio before and some of the words that come out of her mouth are genuinely shocking. But he supposed that's what makes her interesting, every moment is a surprise. The two have talked, but there are times where Alex has a difficult time keeping up with her.


Max is one of Alex's closest friends. The two do a lot together and have even been mistaken as a couple frequently. It become a bit of an inside joke between the two. Alex enjoys the fact the he doesn't have to always be perfect around Max. He also doesn't mind it whenever Max goes on a video game craze. The way he talks about different games makes Alex actually interested in them. The two sometimes play together, but it usually ends up with Alex getting his ass whooped. (Not that he minds) There are times where Alex will win, but that's usually Max just being nice and letting him win.


Alex honestly doesn't know Nathan well. He's a bit ashamed, but it's difficult to naturally slip into a conversation with him. He is certainly a bit childish, but Alex doesn't really mind. To be honest, Alex just really wants to meet and play with all the animals that apparently live in Nathan's apartment room.


Clarence is the kind of person that motivates Alex when he's having a rough day. Not directly of course, but the idea that someone who is that determined exists, gives him hope for humanity at times. Also his little girl, Arianna is very cute. The twins baby sit her every once in awhile and Alex loves playing with her. He loves spoiling her and teasing her (not too much though), but does get a bit worried about her. He knows her family life is not the best since her parents are not together and hopes it doesn't affect her too much when she gets older.


Since Lewis is a bit new, Alex doesn't know a lot about him. He does try to speak with him, boy does he try, but he always seems to try to get away as fast as possible. Alex feels like he makes him uncomfortable, something he'd like to remedy. He usually seems a bit distant from others, but Alex is sure that there's a reason for it. He hopes to figure it out.


Boy, that guy sure is passionate about photography. Alex enjoys looking at whatever images Rucks has managed to capture and will even listen to him rant his heart out about them. Alex thinks the guy's images are at the same level as a professional, but then again, what does he know. Alex thinks that his images are absolutely breathtaking, and maybe one day he could rummage up the money to blow up one of those pictures and have it hanging on the wall of the twins’ apartment.


Alex thinks Vanessa is almost too good to be true. She's really nice and kind, however, she's a bit on the introverted side. She fits her role as a librarian perfectly, but no one can be that perfect, right? As much as Alex prefers to look at people in a positive way, he gets a bit suspicious of people who seem to be too good to be true. Spending his childhood in politics has taught him that everyone has flaws. He's mainly curious as to what Vanessa's are.

There’s no one Abby cares more for than her brother. The two have gone through everything together, and she would do absolutely anything for him. However, his good-natured self drives her insane. Who can possibly be that nice all the time?? It seemed exhausting. He would do anything for anyone, and one of these days, someone’s going to end up being betraying him. Of course, when that did happen, Abby’s fist will be there to clean up the mess. He may be older, but Abby would be the one to protect him.


Like many of the other residents, Abby knows very little of Cassandra. The girl is a complete ditz and.. What were we talking about? Aha, she could never hold a conversation either. Not only does she have too much energy for her own good, she forgets everything you say the moment you say it. Despite that though, Cassandra is fairly honest, and Abby admires that about her.


Who? Oh, is he that awkward, scrawny kid with a bird’s nest sitting on his head? Seriously though, has the guy ever heard of a comb? Abby doesn’t know much about him, other than that his hair is absolutely atrocious and he can fix things. He always annoys Abby too much to hold a conversation. Like her brother, he’s too nice. Abby's more of a man than he is. Perhaps if he toughened up a bit and didn’t bow to everyone else’s will, she might think better of him.


This kid is still alive? If she has to listen to one more equation leave his mouth, she might actually explode. Why her brother thinks she needs a tutor, she’ll never know. It’s not like she’s stupid, she just doesn’t show up for class. But, Alex asked her to do it, so how could she not? Damn him. Kimberly is too quiet for his own good, what even went on in his head? Did he only think about numbers and books all day? Man, what a bore.

Doris thought that God was feeling generous when he made Alex. She could not honestly grasp just how nice this kid is, but he sure knows how to dress to kill. Add to his teen dream looks that equals his charming personality, he's a real sweetheart and Doris just cannot find a reason to hate him even if she tried.



For obvious reasons, Doris kind of connects with Abby, like kindred spirits if you will. She see's her own younger self in the girl, the somewhat similar outlook on people, the same shove it attitude, and even admires her driving spirit where at times Doris sees herself fail at. As much as Doris admire those qualities, she just couldnt handle that rebel phase, w/c is the irony of it.


Doris knew Cass as that one hipster bartender from the vibe. Either she's too tired or too drunk to even remember, they may have had a conversation or two about her radio show. She talks a lot, w/c isnt exactly what Doris came for at Vibe after a long stressful day at work. She knows Cass means well, and usually pipes down after like, 15 minutes.



Jack is the more useful and less expensive version of Lewis. He's awfully nice that when Doris asked him to fix something, he politely declined getting compensated. LIke really, she's thankful that this little grace from God was dropped on her doorstep in her time of need, but at the same time worries that his kindness will get him nowhere and one day just be taken for granted.



Kim is that mysterious soul who every once in awhile, just slides in and out of the vibe. Probably because of the whole ID thing with Cass, or her awfully cheery vibe, Doris remembers that issue got a little awkward. They talked briefly, though it was one of those times that she wasn't in her best image. She does get a little gnarly when the booze kicks in.



The other, more peaceful, eyecandy bartender. Doris, being a regular at the vibe, often sees Quinn there and have had a few stories and drinks to share, or occasionally, they'd go up for dares. In her drunken state, Doris may have said things to Quinn that she shouldn't have, which the following day in the apartments made her not look properly in the eyes.



Max awfully reminds Doris of her younger brother. Though, he cracks a lot of jokes even if she's not into his humor, least he's there to keep the room a little less broody specially when she's around. Whenever they pass each other at the apartment Max would cheerfully greet Doris with a high five, and instead give him a gentle poke on the forehead like she usually does to her baby bro.



Doris cant decide if she wants to smack the guy or make out with him or both. Nathan is a huge goofball and Doris just cannot take him seriously. At times she'd find herself smiling at his ridiculous joking and deep inside she hates to admit that. But she simply just cant help it. He isnt exactly Henry Cavill but his warm personality makes him oddly charming. She heard that his apartment is an animal boarding house, she's not really a fan but she thinks it's cute nonetheless.



Doris may have made a pass at Clarence the first time they met w/c the moment she realized, she nervously dropped it and they never spoke of it again. She cant really blame herself, the guy's a looker. Still, they're friendly with each other and would get into a few conversations here and there about work or life in general.

This guy! Alex and Max have been best friends for sometime now. The two are so close they are often mistaken as a couple, something that has now become a running inside joke between them. Max can always count on Alex to be ready to hit the town on a moment's notice or simply come over for a quick hang out. Max has all but given up trying to use Alex as a wingman as more often than not he’ll end up charming every girl there, though he has yet to abandon him to go home with one so score one for the bro code! If Max had to pick one complaint about Alex, it wouldn’t be anything with him, but what he comes with…



Speak of the devil, here’s Abby now. Max has no idea how someone as fun and cool as Alex got a twin that’s just plain nasty. Normally he would avoid someone like her, but since she is his best friend’s sister they run into each other often. Max has tried offering an olive branch but that usually ends with an off comment about him wasting his life in fake virtual worlds and the real one. One thing is for certain, however, the greenery around Eden Gardens has never looked better since Abby started caring for it.



She’s alright. Max hasn’t really talked to Cassandra to get a good idea what she’s like and the few times they’ve spoken have been minimal as she’ll seem to lose attention and go do something else. Though he hasn’t mentioned it, Max does read her blog. He finds it entertaining to see what’s going on around Eden Gardens when he’s not around.



Since he’s not really sure who the building super is, Max will often call Jack when something needs to be fixed. Aside from that, the two don’t talk much. He can tell Jack is a nice enough guy and usually won’t accept any compensation Max offers for fixing things; but he doesn’t really know much about him. Max has considered inviting him over for a strictly social visit one of these days.



Kim? Kim. Kim. Kim. OH KIM! Max doesn’t know much about him. They’ve seen each other in the halls every now and then but the most they exchange is a “hey”. From what Max has heard, Kim is a smart fellow but usually sticks to himself and hardly goes out unless necessary. Max has thought about trying to get Kim to lighten up and get out more, but he gets the vibe that wouldn’t go over too well.



Talking with Quinn is like walking on pins and needles. Though she usually tolerates Max’s joking nature, he’s never sure if something will come off wrong and from what he’s heard, Quinn seems like the kinda girl you never want to mess with. Max tends to wonder if this girl really is queen of the world, or if it’s a face she puts on. Either way, Max would rather not risk poking the beast attempting to find out.



Doris is like the more approachable version of Quinn and Abby. Proud and straight forward but not in an intimidating way. Max feels much more comfortable being a jokester and letting loose around Doris even to the point he’ll attempt to high five her when he sees her. Since his job doesn’t require much mental focus, Max will turn into Doris’s show while he’s working at nights.


Max is a big fan of this guy. Funny, smart, and good looks to boot, This guy's got it all. Now if he could just figure out what to do with it all...



Max has always wanted to get to know Nathan better. They have the same light hearted and good nature kinda vibe going which seems to be rare these days. The only problem is Nathan is the more sit down and study kinda guy while Max has a hard time sitting down in the first place.



Clarence is a comfort for Max. With him being a cop Max feels more secure in his home knowing help would be down a few doors if needed. Many find inspiration from Clarence and Max is no exception viewing him as Eden Garden’s very own wise man. Someone who has been through so much and has a lot of wisdom to offer if you’re listening. Max can’t help but feel bad Arianna doesn’t really have anyone her age living in the complex and tries to be someone she can look to when needing a friend.



Max couldn’t have asked for a better roommate. Both of them love video games, albeit different genres, and as such have become the main gaming duo of Eden Gardens. Max can tell Lewis has trouble staying positive and is glad he can be there to keep his spirits up. Adversely Lewis is there to keep Max grounded and focused so he doesn’t revert back to all play and no work. In many ways, Lewis reminds Max of his younger brother.



Rucks is Max’s kind of guy. Fun to be around and tries to be pleasant at all times, Max feels he can crack jokes around Rucks without worry. He admires Rucks photographs and art and often wonders what the guy could create if he picked up MineCraft. When on the job, Max will usually wait until Rucks is the librarian on duty to clean the library as he’s a bit more lenient with the talking rule as opposed to the hag who usually runs the place.



There’s something about Vanessa that draws Max to her. Though she herself has rarely approached him, he can tell she enjoys people’s company and as such tries his best to make her feel included. Whether it’s in the halls at Eden Gardens or seeing her at the library, he often finds himself going out of his way to talk to her. Max figures if he can get her to open up a bit more to people, Vanessa will enjoy life a lot more.



Another shy guy, Fletcher is definitely more than meets the eye. That being said, Max has yet to scratch the surface of this fellow. From the few times they’ve run into each other Fletcher has come off as mellow and a bit more down to earth than Max. From this Max assumes the two don’t have all that much in common. Fletcher does like to make a joke every now and then, but his humor could use some work.

Nathan’s first impression of Alex was that of ‘the popular guy’, but this image has proven itself to be partially wrong. Although Alex is charismatic and has a good reputation among the ladies, he’s definitely not an asshole. For as far as Nathan can tell, he actually seems like a really nice guy. He has also heard some people in town talking about him and his sister, about how they released information about their influential parents which greatly damaged their reputation. While to some their act is seen as treasonous, to Nathan it is one of justice and he has enormous respect for the siblings’ decision.


Nathan doesn’t see her often, but if he does Abby is often accompanied by her brother Alex. While he enjoys seeing the siblings interact – a sight which reminds him of the bond he has with his brother –, he is not so fond of her personality. She is tough and will always stand up for herself, qualities which Nathan looks up to, but she does this to the point where is secluding herself from other people. He doesn’t really bother to make a change to that though.


Nathan thinks of Cassandra as a nice and sociable person. He often sees her chatting away with all sorts of people. The two occasionally talk about animals as they both have interest in the topic, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed to him that she seems to get bored of him as soon as he starts to talk about the more scientific aspects of them, such as the reasons for certain behaviour. Then again, she seems to doze off quite quickly while talking to people, not just him. Nathan won’t deny that he thinks she’s pretty cute, but unfortunately for him it appears Cassandra prefers women over men.


Jack is one of the nicest residents of the building in Nathan’s opinion. He’s always willing to help a hand, fixing people their shit, a trait of Jack which he greatly admires. Nathan has also notices they have quite some things in common, from their carefree appearance to their shared interest in the exact sciences, although Nathan focuses on Biology and Jack is more into Physics and Mathematics. He perceives him like a more extreme version of himself in terms of goofiness and childlike characteristics. If he can get past Jack’s social awkwardness, Nathan thinks they may actually become good friends.


He has seen Kim visiting the café Nathan works at every once in a while, though lately his visits have become less frequent. Nathan doesn’t know much about him. He has tried to strike up a conversation with him a few times before while serving him a coffee, but their interactions never last very long as Kim seems to be quite reversed. It has made Nathan wonder whether there’s something bothering the guy or whether he’s just naturally shy. Maybe he’s trying to hide a secret? Like, being a K-Pop star or something? He sure looks like one of those pretty Korean men his brother would listen to. Nathan recently saw him petting a cat while entering his apartment, which is always a nice sight. Maybe he should ask Kim about it next time he encounters him?


To Nathan, Quinn is the definition of badass. She just has this intense, cool look about her that he admires in a way. Their encounters are scarce, as, Nathan has learned, she has a job at Vibe, a place he near to never attends. Whenever he sees her though, lighting up a cigarette outside of her apartment or doing groceries, he can’t help but feel a little intimidated by the tough-looking woman.


Doris is definitely one of Nathan’s more eccentric neighbours. As she’s quite the partygoer, frequently visiting nightclubs like Vibe, places Nathan prefers to avoid, he doesn’t spot her that often. She sometimes has a drink at Mundo though, possibly to sober up, and Nathan has caught her smiling at his tomfoolery. On some days he finds her big, expressive eyes quite charming, while on other days they make him slightly nervous. He has heard many rumours about the wild side of the lady, although he hasn’t experienced much of it himself, aside from her midnight DJ show which he has listened to a few times before, mostly out of curiosity.


For as far as Nathan has been able to tell, Maxwell seems like your typical student; not really doing his best and preferring video games and parties over studying. Always having been a pretty good student himself, Nathan doesn’t exactly approve of his attitude. At least the guy’s got a good sense of humor though and tends to take things lightly, creating a positive atmosphere wherever he goes.



Clarence really is someone Nathan looks up to. This handsome guy is only a few years older than me, and he seems to have his shit so well together! He already has a kid and still looks great, no real signs of stress visible whatsoever. Little does he know the actual situation the dad is in. Whenever Clarence visits Mundo for a drink, Nathan puts a little bit extra effort into his coffee and tries to sound more mature than he really is. He has seen him around town with his daughter, who he thinks is absolutely adorable.


Nathan hasn’t seen the newest resident of Eden Gardens around that much, but then again Lewis has only lived here for, what, a little less than a year? On top of that Lewis seems to be of the reserved type, like Kim, but in a different way; whereas Kim is shy, Lewis appears to be rather solemn. Maybe Nathan has absolutely no reason to, but he kinda worries about him; he can’t help but be reminded of his mother when he sees the weary look on the young man’s face.


Rucks is one of the smoothest talkers Nathan has ever met. Seriously, how is this guy single. Rucks seems to be really into art, just like his brother Jeremy, so Nathan can often talk along whenever he starts a talk on the topic. He has also been informed the man owns a pet snake, so he’ll be sure to visit him sometime so he can meet Flumpykins.
What a great name... Just like his owner, whose name rhymes with... *snorts*

Lewis is baffled at this guy's kindness, like honestly he's too much and god damn the man is tall as fuck, also gorgeous. It's like he was made by tweens inside a boy candy factory or something. Lewis doesn't mind him most of the time until he comes closer and closer and their height difference gets more apparent by then he'd be moving a few feet off just to not have to look up. Lewis still doesn't know much about him personally and is a bit freaked at his whole twin thing with Abby even thinks that the two need more space away from each other. He respects what the twins did with the Clarke scandal though, it was pretty tight. "His voice is pastel yellow, bright but still soft."


On most days, Lewis can not stand her presence. She's like if Monday was a person or something like OH MY GOD, she says too much, you know the things that come out of this girl's mouth?! I can't even. He respects how hard-working she is though and even admires her garden work, at least she has that going, 'nuff said. "She sounds like Soil brown, earthy, she does have her thing with plants afterall."


She's pretty alright but talks a lot, A LOT and Lewis can't handle her energy. It's like listening to her can just get so draining, you know?! He thinks she's too cheery and positive that his dark dreary vibe gets all rattled up so he tries his best to stay away. "Her pitch is a bright yellow, sometimes it goes up to an orange tint... it's a little bit too much."


This guy will break soon because of how kind he is. Lewis is concerned, almost afraid of how Jack acts in general and somehow often finds himself having to reject his help. He is also curious as to what goes on in Jack's head, like seriously he apparently likes breaking things down just to fix them back up... it's bothering. " Found Copper and rusty shades in his voice."


The kind of mystery that Lewis would go around chasing. What is he even? Does he even talk? Here is one fuck to give. Lewis hasn't had the chance to hear his voice, "maybe he's a thing of black? dark red? pure fucking white???!!? WHO KNOWS??!!" Lewis is itching to understand Kimberly and is also intimidated by him.


Pretty darn cool, like ice cold cool even. Lewis thinks Quinn can be scary and often finds himself at awe over her presence, she has a solid attitude and it's pretty darn stern at least on the surface and he thinks that's quite something to be. "Her voice is definitely steel, can probably cut."


This lady is fucking wild and Lewis likes her a lot. Have you seen those eyes? Just perf. If there's anyone Lewis would want to befriend, it would be Doris, something about her just screams out an adventure that he would be glad to thread on... if he could just let loose a little bit more, which he just can't find himself doing at the moment but maybe someday. "Heard her as Purple, my favorite color."


The roomie, Lewis thinks Max is the perfect temp of fun and actually enjoys his presence. He's a big dork and is pretty great, Lewis could not have asked for a better roommate. He hates to admit it but he's developed a small crush on the guy but he's too straight for anything. Besides that, no issues at all... well, Lewis' occasional height complex aside. "I like hearing that Sky Blue, like a perfect day to take a stroll."


He's like a pug, or idk some dog or something... Lewis isn't exactly fond of dogs however. But he hasn't exactly had enough time with the man so he hasn't exactly given him much thought. He seems nice though. " Maybe a bright shade of pink? or something sparkly..."


Oh man, this old dude is a whole 'nother species of his own. It's like he's a greek statue that came to life and hot damn he is quite a fine piece of art. Lewis is just completely stunned by Clarence that whenever he sees him he finds himself helplessly staring. He seems pretty cool too, generally and genuinely, like the chill kind of cool. What a dad. " A refreshing hue of Mint."


Lewis thinks Rucks is just alright. He seems to get along with everybody else although he can get pretty weird with his whole artsy thing. But yeah, he's just aight, just fine. Lewis hasn't exactly formed much of an opinion of the guy due to a lack of interaction. And he's an artsy type, you can never read the artsy type. " Hell, rainbows maybe."


With Lewis' frequent visits to the library to get books mostly for leisure and a bit for schoolwork, he's grown quite used to Vanessa's brooding granny-like presence although he's found her mostly awkward. Their first meeting was awkward to say the least because it was another one of Lewis' off days when he just could not stop his potty-mouth and apparently Vanessa is a saint,(and Lewis borrowed some Oscar Wildes and Edgar Allan Poes) what's the word for when someone gives you that look... stank-eye? was it? Anyway, Lewis thinks she's nice and Lewis feels weird about kindness so there's that. "She sounds like mustard, like the yellow tint in mustard... kinda murky but also bright."


Fletcher is one of the many people Lewis hasn't had most of an interaction since he's new to the complex and he thinks that the tall, weird and handsome dude is like super intimidating but is probably nice enough. He seems interesting though AND pretty, and Lewis' shallow, think-don't-tell interest for towering, well-aged men is just at peak for Fletcher. "Midnight Blue, like there's that hint of dark in there, get me?"

If anyone was the cool-kid on the block at Eden Gardens it would be Alexander Clarke. The guy just seemed to hit all the right nerves with all the right people. He was a good guy, and Rucks likes him - and hell he'd love to take a few pictures of the guy, his eyes are stunning. Although, his outright dedication to his sister is a little unnerving, the two are so close that if makes you wonder what'll happen when they eventually separate. Also that whole thing with his parents? Pretty cool manoeuvre, takes balls to do that.



You know how sometimes a baby eats it's twin in the womb? Rucks has an ongoing theory that Abby ate her brothers darker, angrier side and absorbed it's power. The girl is a powerhouse of bad moods and she outright scares Rucks. Which is a shame - she's gorgeous, and like her brother Rucks would jump at the chance to use her as a focus if he didn't think she would rip his throat out. In fact, how does someone like Abby Clarke take gardening as a passion? It's so peaceful and she's so... well, you get the picture. Rucks tries to get along with her as best he can - which roughly translates to, when dealing with her he does what he's told out of fear.



Cassandra Moon is... well. If you took every possible stereotype that has ever been stuck to lesbians and hipsters, then every single one of them has somehow been represented by Cass, she's like a katamari of the things. Her and Rucks are pretty good friends, the two seem to just mesh together, but both also have the tendency to sort of drift resulting in conversations just coming to a standstill from both parties.



Jacks an angel in disguise and Rucks will swear to it, the guy's saved his ass more than a few times when it comes to fixing his camera. Socially the guy seems a bit... inept for lack of a better word, his only strategy seems to be "Be nice to everyone" which surprisingly enough works. He does seem to be a bit naive because of this though and Rucks kind of worries that people may take advantage of him.



All Rucks really knows about Kimberly is the fact that she lives in the same apartment complex as him and that they both work in the library. Around the apartments the two have never really spoken to each other, and they hold a strictly professional relationship at the library. Which roughly relates to the normal small talk you would expect from co-workers, an occasional query on a book and Rucks asking Kim to go up ladders for him.



If you ever go down to Vibe then Quinn is the barkeep you want serving your drinks. She's got such an overwhelming sense of self-esteem about her that it's almost as if she's the personification of the bars atmosphere. Rucks has only ever really spoken to her at the bar though, since he's never had much reason to speak to her in anything other than passing. He's also not one hundred percent convinced that she actually knows his name, mostly due to her only ever calling him "man" but that may just be her thing.



How the hell Doris Goldhirsch stays on the air is well past Rucks, but he likes the fact that she somehow manages it. He's put it down to the fact that so many people like her show at this point that if the station were to kick her off it would face a massive loss. She's not the easiest person to get to know - which is something Rucks has first hand experience with. Their first meeting was her providing some curt criticisms of his work, a blow to his pride that he still hasnt and likely never will get over. Because of that he doesn't actively show her anything he's produced. Nor does he talk about his work around her. Nor does he stick around with his camera if he sees her for that matter. The most he hopes he'll ever get out of his relationship with Doris is that she'll give him some kind of thumbs up to his work one day.



Maxwell Prescott, the sort of joker of the Eden Apartments. The guys never been in a fight as far as Rucks knows, nor any sort of confrontation and that's something respectable, whether it be because he's just that good at keeping a lighthearted mood or because he knows when to back down. And by god is he funny, Rucks has heard the guy cracking jokes when he walks past, and of course he's been told a few and he really has a knack for it. But maybe that's just Rucks being easily amused.



Nathan, if the rumours are to be believed has a shit tonne of animals that live in his apartment. And because of this Rucks wants to be this mans friend. Animals make great photography subjects, so Rucks has spent his time exposed to Nathan trying to win his favour, whether or not that's working Rucks can't tell. He's still the daft bloke that Rucks has always seen him as.



In Rucks' mind Clarence is that typical Noir detective. Cool, suave and always knows what to say at exactly the right moment and in his interactions with the man Rucks hasn't been convinced otherwise. Sure the guy hasn't been a detective for long but Rucks is convinced he's the right guy for the job. Also his daughter is cute as anything - since they've known each other Rucks has offered to take pictures of the two together for Clarence to hang up in his apartment on several occasions.



Rucks hasn't spoken to Lewis all that much, and the guy doesn't seem to make much of an effort to start a conversation, also he seems like a bit of a downer. Kind of the whole "whats the point in anything" type which Rucks kind of hates about the guy. Otherwise he's too new to the apartments for Rucks to really know a whole bunch about him.



Rucks mostly sees Vanessa when they two are on the same shift in the campus library and the two get along with each other quite well from the times they've spoken. Although it seems to Rucks that he's the one who'll strike up conversations with Vanessa more so than the other way around and it's clear to him that she isn't really a conversationalist. In fact, she often seems a lot more focused on actually doing her job than making small talk with people - a lesson that Rucks could stand to learn.



Fletcher is someone that Rucks has often seen walking around the apartment, but he's never really gone about making any kind of conversation with the guy other than the typical small talk that one might expect you to make when standing next to them as they open the complex door. The guy, from what Rucks can tell though is really goddamned fidgety, constantly doing something that makes some kind of noise, which while usually not a problem can be irritating. Especially when he hums the same song. Over and over.

Alex makes Vanessa uncomfortable. Not because he isn’t nice or anything like that. He’s just so animated that whenever the shy girl interacts with him, she feels a pressure to be more energetic which really takes her out of her comfort zone. Despite the one-sided inconvenience, Vanessa likes Alex’s kind and carefree personality. She always greets him when their paths cross, whether at the apartments or library, and attempts to hold a conversation with him no matter how nerve racking or awkward it might be for her.

However, she does genuinely feel uncertain on how to handle the situation during the rare occasions he flirts with her, even if he is just teasing. Vanessa’s never sure when he’s being cheeky or not.

Vanessa doesn’t know where she exactly stands with the other Clarke sibling. They don’t interact much do to the intimidation the older girl receives from Abby and the relations connecting the two only leaves things that much more ambiguous. Despite the fact he tutors her, Kim and Abby don’t seem to get along and Vanessa worries that the feeling will translate onto her since she’s close to the other assistant.

The brunette has seen the taller girl tending to the gardens at the apartment complex and admires how Abby can be both headstrong and gentle. At the same time, she’s also amazed at how similar yet contrasting the twins can be. Speaking of them together, Vanessa knows the bit of information from what the media has put out and the rumors that circle Hartford about their situation. Although she’s never voiced her opinion on the matter, she worries about how the two are affected. She knows they have each other and are inseparable but going through all of that can’t be easy.

The two women haven’t had much interaction most likely due to their differences in interests. Vanessa isn’t one to drink and therefore has no purpose to be at Vibe where the bartender can be found. Likewise, it doesn’t seem Cassandra has an interest in books and would rarely be found in the library. Really the only times they’ve met is when Vanessa comes to the bar to pick up Kim, and even then it was mostly attempted introductions over the loud atmosphere.

There are two boys at the complex that Vanessa greatly worries about health-wise. Jack would be one of them. He's a college student who has two jobs and she almost always sees him either really sleepy or asleep. Also, she's pretty sure he doesn't eat the most balanced meals either and misses some too. The librarian wishes she could help in some way but they aren't familiar enough to where she can intrude on his life rudely, even if it's coming from a good place.

As far as interaction goes, the two have been limited by their meek, overly considerate natures. However, Vanessa will generally ask Jack how he's doing when they get the chance to talk.

Vanessa has two mindsets to people: intimidating and approachable. The one exception comes in the form of Kimberly Seo. Their relationship and the feeling the girl receives from the other can be put into one word: comfortable. The Odd Couple is quite tight knit and the closest to a best friend either of them have. Vanessa can’t remember when they became so familiar but somewhere along the awkward small talks and just as equally awkward silences, they understood each other and enjoyed one another’s company.

Vanessa first met Kim through her job. Having just gotten the same position two weeks after the older male, she was assigned to be trained by him. The two are actually a funny looking pair with all the right likeness and variations to make them compatible. Even though the two are both quiet bookworms, one emits a friendly vibe while the other is very aloof and assured.

It seems like whenever Kim is around, Vanessa is always smiling. The fellow assistant is the only person she can be honest with and not be as afraid to be who she really is and say what she thinks. Although it's still suppressed, Vanessa still manages to get her fill of affection with their hugs and wearing Kim's jacket (which he offers when he sees she's cold) after many hours of sitting in the heavily air conditioned library, despite all the effort he makes in grumbling in a false show of distaste. (Somehow she manages to be just as efficient even if the sleeves engulf her hands and the jacket falls well below her waist.) However, Kim knows never to push his friend off when she clutches his arm. He's picked up that it's her subconscious response to when she's feeling particularly nervous or worried. They're each other's security blanket. Kim makes Vanessa feel more confident and serves as an anchor for when she's in a new place or surrounded by new people. On the other hand, Vanessa makes Kim's life a little brighter and helps him become more social, even if he mainly just sticks to her for now.

Despite how involved they are in each other’s lives with the frequent visits and hangouts and natural interaction, Vanessa believes she still hasn’t gotten to know Kim in all his entirety. Although he's met her family, Kim’s still secretive and defensive whenever his past is brushed upon and it worries the smaller girl. Of course she always worries about him.

In contrast, Quinn makes Vanessa feel extremely uneasy and intimidated. With the bartender being a whole foot taller than the librarian and possessing a very immediate presence, the younger will avoid the other by any means. She's quite sure that her heart will mimic the mouse's whose nature she also stole from. And that she'll unintentionally offend the stranger which could lead to something ugly and scary (at least for her).

She has always wanted to make the joke that if the two were sisters the older woman's name would be Quinn Quinn, completely unaware of her social awkwardness and the consequence of an uncomfortable conversation arising from the harmlessly intended comment. Fortunately, her crippling fear of the smoker has prevented the situation so far.

Vanessa doesn't know much about Doris aside from what she's observed. Although the DJ is in school, she doesn't attend the library often, limiting interaction between the two women. The few things the younger does know of her fellow resident is that she's passionate about her job, very loud, and many men leave her apartment in the morning. Vanessa doesn't hold any of this against the law student but keeps her distance out of uncertainty of how to approach Doris or even why she would need to.

There are so many relations that connect Vanessa to Max. He's the other resident whose health she worries about. The gamer probably lives in the same conditions as Jack: staying up way too late, eating unhealthy, probably not living in the most organized and hygienic condition. However, she also admires him for having made mistakes the first time he attended college and giving it another try despite the additional obstacles confronting him the second time around and with a more determined resolve. They met and began associating mainly from having jobs at the university and whenever they both have a shift, Max will come visit Vanessa at the library.

They also both know what it's like to be an older sibling, even if Max is more like a friend to his brother and Vanessa is a caretaker to hers. The boy is friendly with just about everyone, similar to his best friend, however the difference being that he actually has a decent batting average when it comes to holding a conversation with the socially reclusive girl.

Secretly, Vanessa thinks he's attractive.





As guilty as she feels about it, Vanessa mainly knows Lewis as Max's roommate. They have an interesting dynamic but she supposes it's similar to the bond she shares with Kim. The boys probably have something common that links them and the rest are differences that make each other their friend's perfect foil. She's never been able to tell him but she's thankful for Lewis. Although the living conditions might not be ideal -she can't expect perfection when it's two college student boys- she believes it could be a lot worse if it were Max living by himself. The shorter of the pair seems responsible and she can tell he really cares for their mutual friend, which she knows means he'll always look out for the other and she appreciates Lewis for that.

The two actually see each other quite often. However, Vanessa is never quite sure how to approach her fellow resident. He makes her anxious and she gets the vibe that he isn't too fond of her. When she first encountered him, he seemed quite cross and was squinting and rolling his eyes at her. From then on, Vanessa has made all attempts of avoiding confronting the grocer, out of fear.

Despite working at the same place and running into each other more often than others might assume, Rucks and Vanessa don't necessarily get along. Not that they have any problems or tension between them but the girl thinks the photographer has an issue with her. He always talks about authenticity and she suspects that he possibly thinks her meek nature to be a front and it rubs him the wrong way. The assistant also gets a little irked when Rucks will direct his attention to something else when they're talking. Not only is it rude but it brings back her concerns of being invisible and unworthy of regard.

He did make her laugh one time by telling her his snake's name was Flumpykins. She thought it was cute.