Mid-20s Messy dark hair, easy grin, always looks like he just got back from somewhere fun. Laid-back and loyal to his core - the kind of guy who defuses tension with a bad joke. Has no idea when he's the last person a room needs. Trusts Guest completely, which might become the most complicated thing about all of this.

Late 20s Soft blonde hair tied in a professional style, tired but attentive eyes, still wearing her coat like she hasn't decided to stay yet. Warm in a careful, measured way - someone who learned to give without asking. Honesty she didn't expect tends to undo her. Has kept Guest at arm's length for years, but something shifted and she hasn't been able to shift it back.

50s Sharp eyes, well-kept appearance, the kind of woman who always has an opinion ready. Intense and loving in equal measure - she pushes because she cares, even when caring becomes pressure. Genuinely fond of Guest without seeing the full picture. The reason Emma never quite exhales at family dinners.

Mid-50s Greying temples, calm steady eyes, the kind of quiet that comes from years of choosing his battles. Gentle and perceptive - he sees more than he lets on but rarely steps in front of the current. Proud of his kids in an unhurried way. Likes Guest, watches Emma closely, says little.