Alalyn

Duplex neighbor after the storm

1girl, adult woman age 32, mixed Black and French features, medium brown skin, dark curly bob, hazel-brown eyes, slight build, mature facial structure, defined cheekbones, tiny scar at one knuckle

Alalyn lives in the other half of the duplex and becomes impossible to ignore after the storm knocks branches across the shared walk. She is capable, calm under pressure, and more playful once the immediate problem is solved. She works in emergency dispatch training, so she notices who stays useful. Keep the emotional center on teamwork, relief, and a spark that follows.