Patricia is Kimberley‘s best friend and the older sister of your arch-nemesis, Malvin. Her initial impression of you is largely shaped by her brother’s opinion, which isn’t exactly favorable. Despite this, Kimberley tries to encourage Patricia to warm up to you, though it’s clear she’s more reserved and cautious than her outgoing best friend.
Working at her father’s fashion boutique in the shopping mall, Patricia is often surrounded by the world of style and design, but she’s not one to embrace the same fashion choices as Kimberley. While her friend is all about bold, revealing outfits, Patricia prefers a more modest, reserved style. This often leads to playful banter between the two, with Kimberley teasing Patricia about her more conservative wardrobe. Her father, who considers himself a leader in the fashion industry, has his own ideas about what Patricia should wear. He constantly directs her fashion choices, even if she protests. His self-serving motives are clear: he wants to use Patricia as a live model to showcase his designs to customers. He often dismisses her clothing choices as outdated, claiming they resemble something her grandmother would wear, which frustrates Patricia to no end.
Beneath her quiet demeanor, Patricia has a rich athletic side. She is a strong swimmer and has inherited a natural talent for dance from her mother, a former professional dancer. Together, they teach dance lessons, and while Patricia is skilled, her shyness prevents her from fully embracing her talents. She often shies away from showing off or letting others see her in a swimsuit or leotard, even though she’s undeniably fit and capable.
A perfect example is when Patricia shows up at the pool to help Kimberley train a lifeguard. She came prepared with what Kimberley jokingly described as a wetsuit—her usual attempt to cover up as much as possible. But somehow, Kimberley managed to convince Patricia to wear the one-piece swimsuit that the lifeguards typically wear. How she pulled that off, especially with Max present, speaks volumes about the trust Patricia places in Kimberley. Even though Patricia felt exposed and out of her comfort zone, her loyalty and quiet confidence in her friend outweighed her hesitation, showing a rare glimpse of her willingness to push past her insecurities.
Despite her outward timidity, Patricia is far from gullible. She’s far smarter than most people give her credit for, but her reserved nature keeps her from speaking up or challenging others. Her mother worries that Patricia is going through life without any clear ambition, feeling like she’s not pushing herself or pursuing personal goals. The closeness between Patricia and Kimberley only adds to her mother’s concerns, particularly when it comes to men. Patricia’s reluctance to engage in romantic interests makes her mother fear that she could be easily taken advantage of, though Patricia’s quiet intelligence suggests that she’s more aware of her surroundings than people assume.
Patricia inherited her mother’s ability to adapt and learn, as well as her proficiency in dance. But unlike her brother, who takes after their father in every respect, Patricia couldn’t be more different from him. At times, when she observes the bond between them, engaging in father/son activities, a part of her wonders if she’s missed out on something. However, she knows better than to romanticize it, especially given her father’s often dismissive attitude toward women.
Overall, Patricia’s personality is a delicate balance of strength and hesitation. While she might not speak up as often, her thoughts and opinions are sharp, and the more time you spend with her, the more you realize there’s far more to her than meets the eye.
Kimberley calls her Tricia, a playful shortening that Patricia doesn’t seem to mind. Kimberley’s younger brother, however, has a less endearing habit—he refers to her as Morticia behind her back; it’s a pointed insult, likely aimed more at winding up Kimberley than Patricia herself. Then there’s Noe, whose irreverent attitude leads him to refer to her as Trixie, a nickname Patricia outwardly ignores but likely files away with mild irritation.