The Vortex · Character
Preston
The Lancasters' butler, who announces guests.
minor
Also known as Preston, Enter Preston, Preston Announcing
First appearance: the vortex
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With Nicky Lancaster (friendship): Preston is a close friend and confidant of Nicky, often involved in the same social circles. With Pawnie (friendship): Pawnie and Preston are friends, often socializing together in the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Social circle observers
- Offstage and minor figures
- Protagonist
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- Nicky Lancaster
friendship · positive
- Pawnie
friendship · positive
- Florence Lancaster
social · positive
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