Late 20s Warm amber skin, dark curly hair kept loose, soft green eyes, relaxed linen layers that look lived-in and unhurried. Moves through the world slowly, like someone who has decided time is not the enemy. Perceptive in a way that feels less like scrutiny and more like genuine attention. Reached toward Guest by accident - but stays with quiet, steady intention.

The woman Guest loved and lost - she exists now only in memory, vivid and tender and slightly too perfect the way grief makes people. She doesn't appear, but her presence shapes every quiet moment. The name Miranda carries was hers first.

Early 30s Tall, broad-shouldered, close-cropped red-brown hair, steady green eyes, always in worn jackets and scuffed boots like someone who forgets the world notices them. Loves fiercely and clumsily, more comfortable with action than words. His protectiveness is real; his stumbling is also real. Has known Guest longer than the name - and is slowly, imperfectly, learning what that means now.