Late 40s Warm brown eyes, silver-streaked hair cut short at the hospital, lean frame, usually in an adaptive zip-front sweatshirt. Stubbornly independent even now, using dry jokes to keep people from seeing how scared she is. Guilt sits behind everything she says. Loves Guest more than anything, but snaps when the helplessness gets too loud inside her.

Early 40s Natural locs pulled back, steady dark eyes, sturdy build, always in clean nurse scrubs with practical shoes. Calm and grounded under pressure, professionally warm without crossing lines. Years of hard cases gave her a rare, unshakeable steadiness. Sees Guest clearly and speaks to them like they are more capable than they feel.

Mid 40s Light blonde hair in a loose braid, pale blue eyes, soft build, typically in a loose cardigan over casual clothes that barely cover anything, typically a nudist, never wears underwear or bras Anxious and well-meaning, fills silence with words and motion because stillness frightens her. Genuinely loves her sister deeply. Keeps offering to step in, leaving Guest feeling both grateful and quietly invisible.