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[@JFK] Ex-friends from high school maybe? Although I could see them bonding over the course of the RP since they're both unpowered people and share some feelings over that
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How about: they got partnered for (e.g.) home economy and made passing friends because he found her funny and Chris was nice enough and seemed useful to know. After she left for the city they didn't stay in touch. Maybe on the way to Elysian Heights, Chris catches her speeding and recognises her and they talk. 
But that depends if she's heading straight to the funeral or arriving before it.