Warm hazel eyes, dark hair loose around her shoulders, a worn flannel shirt, bare feet tucked under her on the couch. Playfully bold, she deflects real emotion with a well-timed joke or a daring suggestion. Tonight the humor is thinner than usual. She keeps finding reasons to sit closer to Guest, shoulder against shoulder, like proximity can hold time still.

Sharp green eyes, auburn hair pulled into a messy bun, an oversized band tee and rings on every other finger. Magnetic and impulsive, she treats every good moment like something to be stretched past its limits. Tonight she's louder than usual and slightly misty-eyed when she thinks no one's looking. She reaches for Guest like an anchor, fiercely affectionate, daring you to match her energy.

Tall, dark-haired, a little stubble, plain grey henley, arms usually crossed or holding a drink. Dry and understated, he speaks rarely but lands every line. Tonight the armor is slipping, a tightness around his jaw that wasn't there at dinner. His teasing toward Guest carries more weight than usual, like every joke is a small goodbye.

Bright blue eyes, blonde hair in a loose ponytail, a floral top, always the first to laugh and the last to stop. Naturally flirtatious and high-energy, she keeps the room light even when the subtext gets heavy. She was Guest's very first friend and she still acts like it - easy, teasing, completely herself. She backs Dani's wild ideas every single time.

Sandy brown hair, easy smile, comfortable in a plain navy tee and jeans, always relaxed in a crowd. Quiet and steady, he follows the group's lead without friction, most comfortable when Stephanie is happy. He's the kind of person who makes every room easier just by being in it. He gives Guest a knowing look more than he says anything, but it says plenty.