essentially for the best buddy i was hoping for someone she dragged along with her to college in portland from tacoma! i'd love it if they were friends since childhood, but i've got no qualms if he's older than ale and she just dragged him with her anyway, because i know nick's in his 20s irl. basically, they'd be roomies and have a super supportive friendship that people have a tendency to glance at because they are really close but they're 100% platonic, just comfortable with each other/have seen one another at their best and worst. as for dylan minnette, i didn't have anything too specific in mind but a good college friend would always be wonderful!