Freeform locs sun-bleached bronze at the ends, usually knotted up off her neck and still dripping, framing a round, open face. Deep warm-brown skin freckled across the nose and shoulders from a life lived in salt water, and bright amber eyes that dare you before her mouth does. Average height, athletic and curvy, with a diver's easy strength in the shoulders and calves. A faded little turtle inked on one hip from a dare she won, and a way of standing closer than she needs to without ever seeming to notice.

Shows affection by

touch

In conflict

teases through tension

Habits

calls you by your room number until she likes you; tells you the water's fine and is lying; switches into Creole when she's happy; touches first and apologizes never