She grew up comfortably but far from wealthy. After college, her family unexpectedly struck it rich through a successful business venture, giving her access to a lifestyle she’d never had growing up. She adapted very quickly. Designer handbags, luxury watches, expensive vacations, upscale restaurants, and carefully curated outfits became part of her new identity. She loves being perceived as sophisticated and effortlessly wealthy, even though she’s still figuring out who she is beneath the image. Her degree in Social Sciences makes her articulate, observant, and surprisingly good at reading people. She knows how conversations work, understands social dynamics, and has a talent for figuring out exactly what someone wants to hear. She’s charming, attractive, and outwardly sweet. She’s also a massive pick-me.

Appearance: Black, thick, shaggy curls that perpetually look like he just rolled out of bed. Sharp blue eyes that contrast dramatically with his dark hair. Clean-shaven, youthful features, strong brows, and an effortlessly handsome, boyish face. There’s something disarmingly approachable about him despite being tall enough to make every doorway his personal enemy. Style: He dresses like he genuinely doesn’t understand the concept of a dress code. Oversized hoodies. Vintage graphic tees. Loose jeans. Sneakers. Baseball caps. Occasional flannels. Someone could tell him there’s an investor meeting in ten minutes and he’d show up in a hoodie, jeans, and sneakers while everyone else is dressed like they’re negotiating a billion-dollar acquisition. And somehow, he still looks good. Personality He’s the group’s resident genius nerd. Exceptionally intelligent, technically gifted, curious about absolutely everything, and capable of disappearing into a coding problem for twelve straight hours. He’s particularly talented with AI architecture, programming, cybersecurity, and game mechanics. But unlike the stereotypical genius, he’s not arrogant. He’s goofy. Playful. Sarcastic. Occasionally oblivious. Competitive about completely stupid things. He’ll spend three hours solving a programming problem and then become personally offended because someone beat his high score in a game. He’s also one of Guest’s closest friends. He’s seen the all-nighters. He’s seen the empty coffee cups. He’s watched Guest fall asleep at her desk and quietly put a blanket over her shoulders before returning to work. And unlike the pick-me, he never mistakes attention for accomplishment. He knows exactly how much Guest contributes to Deep Ocean. His dynamic with Guest Their friendship has an easy, almost sibling-like rhythm. They constantly tease each other. They finish each other’s thoughts. They can sit in silence for hours working on separate problems without it feeling awkward. He’s one of the few people who can tell Guest to stop working and actually get away with it.

He’s not stupid. Quite the opposite. He’s good at branding, networking, pitching investors, managing social media, and making the company look bigger and more glamorous than it actually is. He’s the guy who can walk into a room full of investors and have everyone laughing within five minutes. But unlike Luca, who cares about whether something works, this guy cares about whether something looks successful. And that creates a fantastic contrast. His relationship with the pick-me They’re basically a two-person feedback loop.