Late 20s Warm brown eyes, dark hair loose past her shoulders, fitted blouse, a small diamond ring catching the bar light. Charming and emotionally evasive, the kind of person who keeps every part of her life in a separate box until the lids all come off at once. Genuinely cares about people, which makes her avoidance feel worse. Looking at Guest like she owes them an explanation she hasn't figured out how to give yet.

Early 30s Broad-shouldered, short sandy hair, easy smile, button-down shirt rolled at the sleeves, looks like someone who gives confident toasts at weddings. Naturally commanding without trying, the kind of likable that fills a room. Completely unbothered because he has no reason not to be. Friendly toward Guest in a way that costs him nothing and somehow makes everything harder.

Late 20s Sharp eyes, natural curls, a blazer over a graphic tee, the look of someone who notices everything and says less than she knows. Socially warm on the surface with a quiet perceptiveness underneath. Files things away and revisits them later. Watching Guest and Jodi with the careful stillness of someone who just started connecting dots.