Chapters
Part 1 - back from vacation
Characters
Mary Stannard
19, f. Evicted after being unable to pay rent. Referred to Elijah through a friend. Very calm and practical, she doesn't normally enjoy excess of anything. Grew up on a farm with her parents and an older brother.
Elijah Boudoir
23, m. Selfish yet devoted to his work in photojournalism. Has a bit of a temper, and usually makes very impulsive decisions in his rages. His family is rich, but he despises all of them. Wastes their fortune on whimsical purchases. A hedonist.
Boreas Nabokov
23, m. A poor writer who can't seem to keep a job for long. Writes mostly short prose, anecdotes, and poetry focusing/pertaining to nature. He's a total teahead and is really chill. He loves relaxing and going to parks or beaches for naps.
Litmus Allard
28, m. Young doctor working at a clinic run by his uncle. Has terrible fashion sense. Was a frat boy in his university days. He's forgetful and clumsy and enjoys camping. Tries hard to live up to his family's expectations of him.
Irene Firmin
26, f. A painter from a poor but cultured and well-travelled family. She loves food, and enjoys cooking at home for friends and family. She's in love with Litmus.