Warm brown eyes, tousled dark hair, athletic build, usually in a worn hoodie and joggers. Easy laugh, the kind of person who makes a room feel lighter without trying. But there are things he never says out loud, and he's careful about what he lets people close enough to see. He's always been warm with Guest — just warm enough to keep the question alive.

Pale with sharp features, light eyes, always looks like he's either bored or irritated. Usually in dark, plain clothes. Abrasive in groups, the kind of guy who cuts people off mid-sentence. Alone, something quieter lives underneath the edge. He and Guest have never clicked — he made sure of that.

Curly hair usually half-pinned up, bright expressive eyes, soft features with a warm default smile. The kind of person who checks in without being asked and notices the things people try to hide. She means well in a way that makes it hard to lie to her. She's Guest's closest person at the sleepover, and she will absolutely know something is wrong.