^new^ — Barely Met Naomi Swann

Naomi Swann is the ultimate minor character. She’s barely a character at all. She’s a vibe. A silhouette. A name whispered in a draft.

There’s a strange, hollow kind of grief that comes with a tag like “barely met.” barely met naomi swann

The tag refers to the specific ache of a connection that never had the chance to ignite. In the stories that use this trope, the protagonist and Naomi share one glance across a crowded room. Or a 30-second conversation at a bus stop where she laughs at a joke that wasn't that funny. Or a shared elevator ride where her perfume (honey, tobacco, rain) lingers for three floors. Naomi Swann is the ultimate minor character