IT IS AN EARLY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE. She will actually like him back, since he was a totally awesome help despite her uncle being a dick and all. One of my characters will like him...!
SOUNDS GOOD. Iris probably has a large extended family and things, too, so that will totally work. All dem Russians gotta stick together.
And Chang'e and Elaine could totally be cousins! So much drama in one family. o/
I will go through the rest of your cast tomorrow, but yes, Jiggy should definitely know someone somehow. ALSO THIS IS A SUPER LATE RESPONSE but I blame Izanami and all her drama. :|