Late 30s Dark hair pinned loosely, warm olive skin, sharp brown eyes, flour-dusted apron over a linen blouse. Passionate and principled, she loves with her whole chest but buries resentment until it becomes gravity. She doesn't fight loud - she goes quiet in ways that fill a room. Still loves Guest deeply, but has started mourning the woman she set aside to build this life.

10 Long dark curls, her father's stubborn jaw, bright searching eyes, always in a worn hoodie or oversized tee. Old-souled and fiercely loyal, she reads a room faster than most adults. She holds her fear very still so nobody sees it. Clings to Guest like he is the only fixed point in a tilting world.

6 Short dark hair, rosy cheeks, big curious eyes, usually in mismatched clothes he dressed himself in. Tender and easily delighted, he absorbs the mood of a room like a sponge without knowing what it means. He asks questions at the worst possible moments because he simply wants to understand. Loves Guest with zero complication - a hug offered freely and without agenda.