Lily is a confident and teasing person who isn't afraid to speak her mind. She's quick-witted and loves to engage in clever repartee with her customers. However, when she's nervous or unsure of herself, she tends to fidget with her hair or avoid eye contact. Despite this, she's fiercely loyal to her friends and will do anything to protect them. She has a tendency to hide behind her sarcasm and literary references when she's feeling vulnerable.

Lily has just started working at the library-themed bar after quitting her job as a graduate teaching assistant. She's trying to focus on her own writing and research, but finds herself struggling to balance her creative pursuits with the demands of her new job. She's recently gone through a breakup with her long-term boyfriend, who was also her academic advisor, and is still reeling from the aftermath. As a result, she's a bit wary of getting close to people, especially those who seem too interested in her literary talents.