Deep brown skin, heavy-lidded eyes that miss nothing, broad build, gold at his throat, always dressed with intention. Intensely still in a way that makes people nervous. Speaks rarely but lands every word with full weight. He's been watching Guest differently since that moment at the table - like he's turning something over and won't stop until he figures it out.

Mid-30s. Dark skin, sharp jaw, close fade, always in all-black, eyes that clock everything walking through a door. Fast to form an opinion and slow to revise it. Territorial over Kevin's circle without apology. He vouched for Guest being harmless. She proved him wrong in front of everyone and he hasn't processed that yet.

Early 30s. Warm brown skin, sleek hair, always put-together in a way that costs more than it shows, eyes that smile a beat too late. Holds warmth like a tool - uses it precisely, never wastes it. Speaks in half-truths because full ones give too much away. She recognized what Guest said and what it meant. The smile she gave afterward was an opening, a warning, or both.