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Veronica is a 28-year-old marketing professional living in a fourth-floor apartment. After losing her unfulfilling job at the ad agency PitchSlapped, she accidentally logs into a video call for a company called Codeify. Protected by an anonymous black box on her screen, she freely critiques their work, inadvertently securing a lucrative freelance offer. She relies heavily on her newly purchased, expensive desk chair, which represents her commitment to rebuilding her professional life.
Potential Employee of Jude Tilde
Older Sister of Clara Cochran
Friend of Jordan
Aunt of Piper
Aunt of Daniella
Resident on Route of Larry
Neighbor of Catalogs
Neighbor of Loud Kevin
Jude is the new CEO of the tech company Codeify, taking over operations after his brother sustained a traumatic brain injury. Divorced and living in the same apartment building as Veronica, he lacks formal experience in the tech sector but possesses the humility to seek expert help. He tracks down the woman who critiqued his presentation, hoping her expertise will keep the business afloat and make his brother proud.
Employer of Veronica Cochran
Brother of Jason Tilde
Colleague of Adam
Brother-in-Law of Kelly
Uncle of Calliope
Resident on Route of Larry
Neighbor of Catalogs
Clara is Veronica's younger sister and a mother to two young daughters. She serves as a grounded, supportive presence, consistently encouraging Veronica to take chances in both her career and her personal life. She listens to her sister's venting and enjoys analyzing her new digital interactions.
Jordan is a close friend of the Cochran sisters who frequently joins them for social outings. He offers a pragmatic perspective on Veronica's career crisis, notably advising her to demand a high hourly rate from her new client.
Friend of Veronica Cochran
Friend of Clara Cochran
Adam is an established employee at Codeify who works closely with the new CEO. He respects Jude's leadership style and helps him brainstorm ways to improve the company's struggling marketing campaign.
Colleague of Jude Tilde
Colleague of Veronica Cochran
Jason is Jude's brother who founded and originally ran Codeify. A severe car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury forced him to step down, leaving the company in his brother's hands while he focuses on recovery.
Kelly is Jason's wife, managing their household and supporting her husband's recovery following his severe car accident.
Wife of Jason Tilde
Sister-in-Law of Jude Tilde
Calliope is Jason's daughter and Jude's niece. She provides Jude with a vital familial connection outside of his stressful work environment.
Niece of Jude Tilde
Daughter of Jason Tilde
Piper is one of Clara's young daughters. She is a beloved part of Veronica's extended family.
Daniella is Clara's other young daughter, contributing to the busy, family-oriented life her mother leads.
Larry is the regular, reliable mail carrier for the apartment complex. The residents notice immediately when he is absent and replaced by an interim worker.
Mail Carrier for Veronica Cochran
Mail Carrier for Jude Tilde
Catalogs is the nickname Veronica assigns to a fellow resident in her apartment building. She frequently works from home and attempts to socialize with the other tenants in the common areas.
Neighbor of Veronica Cochran
Neighbor of Jude Tilde
Loud Kevin is another remote worker living in Veronica's building. He is known solely by the nickname Veronica uses for him.
Neighbor of Veronica Cochran