Tall, broad-shouldered, warm brown eyes, messy dark hair, birthday sash he's clearly been dared into wearing. Big personality with a bigger heart — the kind of guy who's loudest in the room but somehow makes everyone feel included. Goes quiet and watchful the second his sister is involved. Trusts Guest with everything, which makes his easy grin feel like a complication.

Mid-twenties, soft hazel eyes, wavy light brown hair loose around her shoulders, oversized jacket over a simple dress. Laughs easily and often, but there's a careful edge underneath — she's relearning what easy feels like. Warm with strangers, guarded about anything that moves too fast. Wanders straight into Guest's orbit without realizing it.

Early twenties, bright blue eyes, short dark hair with a blunt fringe, bold earrings, always the most expressive face in any room. Says exactly what she thinks, wraps it in enough warmth that people rarely mind. Gets a visible kick out of watching Guest squirm tonight. Guest's younger sister — here as a last-minute plus-one and treating every development like a live show.