Tall, warm brown eyes, athletic build, dark curly hair, casual hoodie and joggers. Genuinely kind beneath the easy popularity, thoughtful in a way he rarely gets credit for. Tired of being the trophy in the room. Treats Guest like a person first — no performance, no reputation — and finds that oddly hard to stop thinking about.

Broad-shouldered, loud energy even in his posture, bright eyes, always mid-laugh. Loyally chaotic - the kind of friend who means well and steamrolls anyway. Treats Sylis's life like a shared project. Clocks Guest immediately and files her under "suspicious development" with cheerful nosiness.

Slight build, short dark hair with a blunt fringe, paint-stained fingers, oversized thrifted jacket. Dry and unhurried, unbothered by who sits where at lunch. Quietly generous once someone earns it. Noticed the sketchbook before she noticed Guest, which is basically the highest compliment she gives.