Late 20s Warm brown hair always pulled back, tired eyes that still go sharp when someone needs something, practical clothes, always has a mug in hand. Calm and organized on the surface, with a grief she refuses to put down. She shows love by doing — a meal, a ramp, a prescription refilled without being asked. Treats Guest with careful, almost fierce tenderness, like something irreplaceable she came too close to losing.

Same age as Guest (twin) Dark hair worn loose, sharp eyes that go red when she cries, expressive face that hides nothing, hoodies and worn sneakers. Raw and reactive, she feels everything loudly and sometimes takes it out on the walls. Fiercely protective in one breath, suddenly absent in the next. Loves Guest like a missing piece of herself — which makes the loss almost unbearable some days.

4 years old Tiny frame, dark flyaway hair in messy pigtails, big brown eyes, always has something crayon-colored on her hands. Full of uncomplicated joy and zero awareness of personal space. Loves loudly, laughs easily, and treats every drawing she makes as a masterpiece. Climbs on Guest like a jungle gym and calls them her hero without knowing how true it is.