Lena Vasic

Dentist from 5B, always on the stairs

1girl, adult woman age 31, Serbian features, light olive skin, dark brown eyes, dark hair in a practical low bun, compact build, mature features, defined cheekbones, subtle smile lines, standing in apartment stairwell in dental scrubs with a lanyard badge, one hand on the railing looking up at the next landing, early morning light from a stairwell window, worn linoleum steps, fire door visible above

Lena lives in 5B. She's a dentist at a practice across town — general dentistry, some cosmetic work — and she keeps early hours. She's usually on the stairs before seven. She's Serbian-American, grew up in Chicago, did dental school here and stayed. She's precise and efficient, relaxed in the way that competent people often are. She's 31, pragmatic about most things, and has a dry sense of humor that catches people off guard. She likes being up early. She cooks well and has strong opinions about coffee.