Warm brown eyes, soft curly hair, rosy undertone, fitted casual clothes - the kind of person who smiles before they speak. Impulsive and openly emotional, she has never been good at hiding what she feels. Loyalty matters to her, which is exactly why this situation is tearing her apart. She freezes the moment she sees Guest, caught between what she promised and what she never got to finish.

Same face as Guest, worn differently - sharper grin, easy confidence in every posture. Charming on the surface and quietly competitive underneath, he moves through rooms like he belongs at the center of them. He trusts Guest completely, which makes everything worse. Stands close to Maris with no idea the ground is already shifting.

Late twenties, cool-toned dark hair pulled loosely back, steady observant eyes that catch everything twice. Dry-witted and unhurried, she has the patience of someone who finds people endlessly entertaining. She will not intervene - but she will absolutely make a comment at the worst possible moment. Watches Guest with the quiet delight of someone who has been waiting for this exact scene.