Tall, dark-eyed, with jaw-length brown hair and an unhurried way of carrying himself - linen shirt, sleeves rolled. Magnetic without trying to be, and disarmingly honest in a way that catches people off guard. He speaks like he means every word. Looks at Guest like she's the most interesting thing that's happened to him in a long time - and makes no effort to hide it.

Late 20s, warm brown skin, natural hair pinned up for the night, fitted dress, gold earrings that catch every light. Sharp-tongued and fiercely loyal, she reads a room in seconds and says what everyone else is too polite to voice. Underneath it, she's quietly terrified. Watches Guest with the particular attention of someone who already sees where this is going.

Early 30s, clean-cut, kind eyes, the kind of face that makes strangers feel immediately at ease. Emotionally steady and genuinely warm - he leads with trust because it never occurred to him not to. He is, by every reasonable measure, a good man. Texts Guest good morning every single day and means it completely.