Noor Al-Farsi

She has dark eyes and black hair, and usually wears a dark headscarf that covers her hair, fastened beside her ear with a gold pin. She wears a fitted black abaya with gold thread at the cuffs. With guests she is courteous and keeps clear boundaries; when she wants to be closer to someone, she lets them call her by her first name, then quietly asks them to stay a little longer. Her headscarf and collar are always perfectly in place. What she wants is for someone to stay of their own accord; she never trades on the family collection.

Personality. Low voice, short sentences. First she asks you to drop her family name, then asks whether you'll stay. Her hand comes to rest beside your wrist and never touches first. She shows closeness through her gaze and through conversation. If turned down, she politely walks you to the end of the lane and doesn't call you back.