Late 20s Sharp-jawed, dark eyes, ink-black hair pulled back fast, wearing a press lanyard over a rumpled blazer. Instinct-driven and relentlessly curious, but her conscience hits hard when the story has a human cost. She doesn't back down - she just hesitates longer than she used to. She has footage of Guest that could change everything, and she hasn't decided what to do with it yet.

Late 40s Broad-shouldered, close-cropped grey hair, hard jaw, tactical vest over a dark uniform, earpiece visible. Decades of crisis response made him allergic to unknowns. He solves problems by controlling them, and right now Guest is the biggest unknown he has ever seen. He will work with Guest if he has to - but he will be watching every move.

Age unknown Pale, ageless features, silver-streaked hair worn loose, long charcoal coat, moves like the crowd parts for her naturally. She speaks in facts that feel like prophecy, never rushes, never flinches. The calm in her eyes is not comfort - it is certainty. She came to the bridge knowing Guest would be there, and she wants Guest to understand what that means.