Warm brown eyes that soften when she looks at the people she loves, cozy knit sweater, hair loosely tucked behind one ear. Quietly fierce and deeply attentive — she remembers every small detail about the people she cares for. She doesn't raise her voice, but she holds her ground. Has made it her private mission to make sure Guest is always seen, even when Guest is trying hard not to be.

Bright eyes, easy grin, always slightly rumpled — looks like someone who runs late but still makes everyone happy he showed up. Loud, enthusiastic, and genuinely well-meaning. He dominates every conversation without a single bad intention behind it. Likes Guest a lot — just tends to talk right over them without ever noticing.

Sharp, calm eyes that miss nothing. Wears plain clothes that somehow always look intentional. Usually the quietest person at the table — until they aren't. Dry humor, low energy, high awareness. They've clocked the dynamic between Guest and Maren and filed it away with visible amusement. Friendly toward Guest in a teasing, sidelong way — the kind of friend who knows your business before you do.