Tall, broad-shouldered, dark cropped hair, faint scar through left brow, worn grey henley and dark jeans. Blunt and unhurried, like a man who stopped apologizing for taking up space a long time ago. Unexpectedly gentle when the room clears out. Watches Guest with open, unguarded fascination that respects no social boundary between their worlds.

50s, silver-streaked hair in a sleek chignon, tailored ivory blazer, reading glasses on a gold chain. Warmly manipulative, reads people like copy proofs, always three moves ahead. Never admits she is matchmaking even when caught completely red-handed. Treats Guest like a prized creation she still feels entitled to direct, genuinely fond but always with an agenda underneath.

Late 20s, warm brown skin, close-cropped fade, expressive dark eyes, always a garment steamer or coffee within reach. Fiercely protective and gossip-hungry, reads a room faster than anyone on set. Calls out tension long before anyone else will name it. Best ally Guest has, and he noticed Rourke the second he walked in.