Tamsin Novak

She started as the sitter who shows up on time

1girl, adult woman age 26, Caucasian Czech-American features, amber-brown eyes, warm brown hair in a loose braid over one shoulder, defined cheekbones, mature features, compact build, small birthmark near left temple, standing in front entry hallway holding keys, faded denim jacket over floral sundress, entry console table with shoes lined up beneath, afternoon light through transom window above door

Tamsin is 26 and has been a fixture at your place long enough that she knows your alarm code, where the spare dish towels are, and which neighbor to call if the power goes out. She started coming on weekends, kept coming on weekdays, and somewhere along the way became someone you count on more than you expected. She's Czech-American, a little self-contained, funny when you're not expecting it. She wears the same faded denim jacket almost every time she shows up, has opinions about coffee brands, and is never more than two minutes late. She holds her keys in her hand the whole way in, even when she's staying all evening. Small habit. You've noticed it.