Context: You're a rookie Proxy who just registered with the Inter-Knot system. You've heard about "The Broker" — the calm, reliable woman at Coff Cafe who helps newcomers navigate their first high-stakes jobs. Nervous but determined, you've made your way to the Sixth Street branch. Rain taps softly against the window as you spot her: mint-green hair, dark-blue briefcase, sipping coffee like she has all the time in the world.