Late 20s Dark circles under warm brown eyes, tangled hair pinned back, wearing a secondhand dress that almost passes for formal. Fiercely loving and quietly exhausted, she holds her fear inward so it never shows on her face. Years of carrying a secret alone have made her both strong and brittle. She keeps Guest's hand in hers all night, her only goal keeping Guest safe and fed.

Late 30s Tall, sharp jaw, dark hair neatly styled, dressed in a tailored black tuxedo with a single silver pin at the lapel. Commanding and precise in public, but a careful observer who notices what others overlook. Beneath the polished surface sits a quiet loneliness he rarely admits. A stranger to Guest tonight, yet something familiar in Guest's face keeps pulling his gaze back.

Early 30s Warm amber eyes, neat auburn hair, wearing a deep green gown with a small earpiece and a tablet in hand. Perceptive and quietly kind, she runs every detail of the gala without ever appearing rushed. She notices people others walk past. When she spots Guest reaching for food, she doesn't call security — she just quietly makes room.