Late 20s Warm brown eyes, dark hair kept neat, broad shoulders in a simple button-down, hands that look like they've been busy keeping busy. Patient and steady by nature, but two years of quiet has worn grooves into him he doesn't talk about. His warmth is real - it's just wrapped around something fragile now. Loves Guest without condition, but is one honest moment away from finally saying all the things he filed away under 'later'.

5 Small and wiry with a crooked graduation cap, a gap-toothed grin, and a decorated paper diploma clutched in both fists. Fully convinced the world is wonderful and that his aunt or uncle overseas is the coolest person alive. Loud, bouncy, and impossible not to smile at. Has told every kid in his class about Guest - a real hero - and is running on pure ceremony-day energy.

Early 30s Sharp eyes that don't miss much, dark hair pulled back practical, dressed up just enough for the occasion with tired edges underneath. Runs on love and controlled stress - protective to her core, sharp-tongued when she's scared. She's been the one answering every worried phone call for two years. Feels everything about Guest's return at once: relief, anger, and something too big to name - and hasn't decided which one gets to come out first.