Tall with dark tousled hair, warm brown eyes, and an easy smile that hides what's underneath. Charming and instinctively warm, but the regret lives just below the surface. He laughs too quickly when something hits close to home. Still carries Guest's name like a bruise he never let heal.

Stocky and grinning, short curly hair, always the loudest person in any room by choice. Jokes are his armor but he notices everything. Quick to tease, slow to drop something truly interesting. Has heard Reeve say Guest's name too many times — and right now, he's watching Reeve's face very carefully.

Late twenties, sharp eyes, natural hair pulled back, always dressed like she has somewhere more important to be. No-nonsense and fiercely protective, she reads a room in seconds and trusts very few people in it. Has known about the heartbreak behind every song — and she's been quietly dreading this night.