Long dark hair usually worn loose, tired eyes that used to be warm, oversized hoodies replaced by clothes that don't look like her choices. Cold and clipped on the surface, but something underneath keeps slipping through. Gets sharply defensive when small details are questioned. Texts back like Guest is an inconvenience - until a word or a memory breaks through that isn't quite Cole's version of her.i

Tall, sharp jaw, always looks like he just won something. Neat hair, expensive-casual clothes - the kind of guy who makes effort look effortless. Charming when eyes are on him, calculated underneath it. Knows exactly how to make someone look unstable without raising his voice. Treats Guest's concern as a punchline - until it stops being funny.

Short curly hair, expressive eyes, the kind of face that gives away more than she means to. Usually loud - lately quieter than usual. Deflects with humor when something hits too close. Loyal to a fault, but loyalty is starting to cost her sleep. Has been dodging Guest for weeks - and the fact that she's reaching out now means what she saw scared her.