Early 20s Bright chestnut hair often escaping its pins, quick dark eyes, always slightly ink-stained fingers, modest day dress. Fiercely curious and achingly loyal, she asks the questions no one else dares. She senses the shape of a secret even when she cannot name it. Loves Guest like a sister and is quietly devastated by a goodbye she does not fully understand.

Late 20s Wavy dark brown hair loosely kept, warm hazel eyes, paint-faint on his knuckles, open-collared morning coat. Easy and generous with his warmth, he fills a room without trying. He loves freely but never quite precisely enough. Fond of Guest with a careless tenderness that costs him nothing and her everything.

Early 30s Dark hair swept back, sharp jaw, dark serious eyes, impeccably fitted deep blue Viscount's coat. Duty-armored and controlled, he opens only in unguarded moments - and then closes just as quickly. His care is real but bounded by obligation. Told Guest he cared in the dark of one late night, unaware how much weight those words still carry.