Rosy-cheeked, silver curls, round warm face, always in a bright cardigan with something baked in her hands. Cheerfully unstoppable - she asks three questions before you answer the first. Her nosiness comes entirely from love, which makes it impossible to resent. Already treats Guest like a neighbor she's known for years and has no plans to slow down.

Tall, lean build, dark hair often dusty, steady hands, worn work clothes that fit like a second skin. Unhurried in everything he does - talks slow, moves slow, thinks carefully. The silence around him never feels uncomfortable. Shows up to finish the house's unfinished business and doesn't pretend it's anything other than that - yet.

Late twenties, short natural hair, sharp eyes behind wire-rimmed glasses, usually in a linen blazer over a graphic tee. Dry and quick-witted, she reads people the way she reads books - fast and accurately. Protective instincts disguised as sarcasm. Recognizes something in Guest's guarded quiet and starts running interference before being asked.

Early twenties, easy smile, light eyes, effortlessly relaxed posture like he's never been in a hurry in his life. Funny without trying too hard, warm without crowding anyone's space. The kind of person who makes a diner booth feel like the best place to be. Offered to show Guest the town with zero agenda and genuinely meant it.