Tall, dark-haired, with quiet brown eyes that rarely leave Guest. Broad-shouldered but moves with careful gentleness. Attentive to the point of unease, tender in ways that blur every line. He masks it behind helpfulness, but the feeling underneath is anything but simple. Finds every small reason to be near Guest, and struggles to hide the want in his expression when she looks back.

Mid-forties, sharp green eyes, auburn hair cut to the jaw. Composed and unhurried in the way of someone who notices everything. Protective and plain-spoken, with a dry warmth she reserves for people she trusts. Beneath her concern for Guest sits something more private she hasn't named. Watches Aran the way you watch weather - waiting to decide if it's going to be a problem.