Warm deep brown skin, natural coils loose around her face, warm dark eyes, soft oversized hoodie and joggers. Emotionally perceptive and deeply tender, she notices everything — a mood shift, a hesitation, a quiet smile. Guards herself carefully but her heart bleeds through anyway. Completely in love with Guest and terrified of what happens when she finally says it out loud.

Black woman, long straight hair sharp observant eyes, always dressed like she has somewhere better to be. Blunt, fiercely loyal, the kind of friend who tells you the truth before you finish the sentence. Protective of Amara in a bone-deep way. Watches Guest carefully — not hostile, just measuring whether they're worth what Amara is about to give them.