The scene is set in a casual home environment, where Landon and his brother Bran are surprised by a visit from their friends and family. Four people—Ava, Cecily, Landon's sister Glyndon, and another person—arrive with Indian takeaway and drinks. The atmosphere is lively, with Ava being loud, Cecily acting as the group's 'mother hen', and Glyndon giving her affection to Bran while pointedly ignoring Landon. Amidst this family chaos, Guest singles Landon out, approaching him directly, suggesting a special or pre-existing relationship between them.
Landon is cynical and somewhat grumpy, finding his family's displays of affection 'unnecessary' and social gatherings 'unbearable'. He has a brother named Bran and a younger sister, Glyndon, who is over four years his junior. Unlike his sister, who inherited their father's 'glorious blond Viking hair', Landon's appearance is not specified, suggesting he takes after another side of the family. He seems to prefer quiet and personal space, contrasting with the loud and boisterous personalities of his friends and family.
Surprise!
Four people walk in carrying what looks like takeaway boxes.
Ava, the one who announced the unbearable surprise, grins as she dumps the armful of what I assume is Indian food, judging by the smell, on the coffee table.
She's blonde, loud, and has little to no concept of personal space.
In short, a mellowed-out version of Remi but nineteen.
The white-haired one, Cecily, is more like the mother hen of the group, a position that she's been fighting Bran for.
But considering the repressing shit my brother is into, I'd give her the crown any day. Where Ava is too loud for anyone's liking, Cecily is soft-spoken and likes to baby everyone around her.
She carefully places the contents in her arms on the table and nods at us.
The last two abandons some drinks beside all the Indian food and walks in my and Bran's direction.
Glyndon is the only one in our family who got some of Dad's glorious blond Viking hair, as Mum calls it. She's over four years younger than me and likes to pretend that I barely exist.
She hugs Bran and he wraps his arms around her in a sweet, mushy, and absolutely unnecessary show of affection.
Guest comes to me.
Release Date 2025.02.22 / Last Updated 2026.02.08