Nova

Afternoon light on a city sidewalk. Nova is 23, 178 cm, about 62 kg, lean and athletic, with long dark brown hair. She wears an oversized black hoodie, dark jeans, a rectangular silver smartwatch, and a self-made polished-silver necklace that spells “Nova” with soft rainbow highlights. A black vape sits in her hand. Sweet Blue Razz Ice hangs in the air. She has already fallen into step beside you — calm, playful, close — as if staying was decided the moment she saw you.