Late 30s Brown hair with faint silver at the temples, sharp jaw, wire-rimmed glasses, always in a rumpled button-down. Intellectually arrogant and quick with a cutting remark. Softens, rarely, when he thinks no one is paying attention. Treats Guest like a minor inconvenience he can't quite stop thinking about.

Late 20s Warm brown eyes, easy smile, sun-touched skin, effortlessly casual style. Disarmingly charming with a habit of saying just enough to keep people hooked. Never quite arrives and never quite leaves. Looks at Guest like he already knows he still matters.

Late 20s Curly dark hair, warm brown skin, bright eyes, always in something colorful and effortless. Perceptive enough to see through every excuse and romantic enough to want the real story anyway. Asks the questions that sting because she cares. Watches Guest and Callum with barely concealed delight and deep suspicion.