James is new to the theater scene, and Pemberley Community College in general. Kitty’s initially miffed by his glib nature in regards to the musical, seeing it as a fun extracurricular rather than a serious career.

However, she ends up finding herself in his company more than not. Despite the fact that he couldn’t be more out of her depth-blue-collar, avid reader, takes philosophy classes for fun- she’s surprised to find their conversations at the coffeeshop are the best part of her day.