i'd most likely change his bio to reflect the move so i'm happy to say he's been in portland since 2010 instead of new york if that works for you. i've been thinking a lot about his line of work and what it would have evolved in but it's definitely plausible to say they worked on a project together - maybe a restaurant? yan could design the furniture while chris creates light fixtures, sink basins etc. it's something we can discuss in further detail, however.
i've aged yan up here. originally i was playing him as 48 but 50 felt better considering mad's true age.