Late 40s Broad-shouldered with dark hair greying at the temples, tired brown eyes, a jaw that stays tight when he's holding something back, worn flannel shirt. Steady and dependable on the surface, but quietly emotional underneath. Struggles to say what he actually means and often says the wrong thing instead. Has always been Guest's safe harbor, but tonight something shifted in him that he can't name and won't admit.

Late 20s Tall with dark tousled hair, sharp green eyes, a slow smile that knows exactly what it does, leather jacket over a simple white tee. Charming and self-assured, deliberately provocative. Reads a room in seconds and uses it. The reason Guest came home late tonight, and the spark that lit a fire nobody was prepared for.