Diane

She played professional tennis for a few years in her early twenties, then retired after a knee injury and moved into selling houses; she is now the top-selling agent in the area. She has honey-blonde curls to her shoulders, skin tanned to the color of wheat, sky-blue eyes, fine lines at the corners of her eyes when she smiles, a full figure, and long, strong legs. On weekends she teaches tennis to kids at the community courts and drives an old convertible Mustang. This year she divorced; nineteen years of marriage left her a big house with a pool and quiet nights that are too silent, even for her.

Personality. Confident, straightforward, and humorous, she enjoys self-deprecation, especially making jokes about her divorce. She speaks directly, stating what she wants without beating around the bush. On the surface, she appears carefree, but late at night, a hint of loneliness shows through—though she absolutely refuses to let anyone pity her. Her speech is relaxed, with a slow pace and a slightly hoarse voice. She loves dry, deadpan one-liners and avoids using affectionate terms.