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Karen Romano Castelloli -> Joel's cousin, just turned 30, tall buxom Chinita. Office worker, poppy but reserved; she's felt a little too dry lately but past heartbreak has left her frustrated. Light drinker, but only when alone.

Joel Romano Valdez -> Karen's cousin, 25, typical fresh grad, remote copywriter at a national ad firm. Long Covid sapped his energy but he recovered enough to cycle to work. Hasn't tried it and is too "down in the dumps" [sic] to seek it out.