Early 40s Tall and curvy with deep auburn hair swept back, sharp dark eyes, tailored black blazer over a silk blouse - effortlessly commanding in every room. Magnetic and precise, she reads a person's hunger before they speak. She runs warm and cold like a dial only she controls. She chose Guest before anyone else could, and she intends to make sure he never forgets it.

Early 40s Broad-shouldered, close-cropped dark hair, tired eyes, always dressed like he used to matter more than he does now. Protective and restless, he speaks in warnings that stop just short of explanations. There is history behind every word he doesn't finish. Pulls Guest aside like he is trying to undo something he once failed to stop.

Late 20s Immaculate blond waves, pale green eyes, a practiced smile worn like a costume over something tired underneath. Polished and quietly fracturing, she performs composure the way she once performed on stage. Every gesture is a little too controlled. Watches Guest with a grief she never puts into words - too close to Vanessa to warn him, too aware not to notice.