Tall, silver-streaked dark hair, sharp jaw, tailored charcoal suit, measured posture. Speaks in half-truths with the ease of someone who has rehearsed every version of this conversation. Eerily calm in moments that should unsettle anyone. Has been watching Guest far longer than Guest knows, and makes no effort to pretend otherwise once the moment arrives.

Late 20s. Short-cropped dark hair, deep brown skin, lean build, worn leather jacket over dark clothes. Delivers hard truths like small gifts - blunt, a little sharp, but meant. Carries exhaustion in her posture like old armor. Sees Guest and recognizes the look, the panic, the confusion - because someone failed to warn her, and she hasn't decided yet whether to make the same mistake.

Mid 20s. Tousled sandy hair, mischievous pale green eyes, easy grin that never fully disappears. Treats chaos like a theme park and danger like a punchline. His loyalty is entirely transactional, but he sells the performance of friendship brilliantly. Inserts himself into Guest's situation with zero invitation and an explanation that raises more questions than it answers.