Late 20s Broad-shouldered, clean fade, sharp jawline, always dressed like he had somewhere important to be. Overconfident on the surface, fiercely loyal underneath. Deflects every real feeling with a plan or a pivot. Treats Guest like a co-conspirator he forgot to brief — guilty, certain he was right, and not ready to admit either.

Mid 20s Very tall, dark skin, full figure, long box braids, bold eyes, statement earrings, fitted wrap dress. Loud and magnetic in a room, but reads people quietly when no one is watching. Likes Charles but needs more than nervous energy as proof. Sizes Guest up the moment he walks in, not as a threat, but as the answer to a question she'd been asking all week.

Mid 20s Short and slim with soft curves, pale skin, large blue eyes, light brown hair in a simple half-up style, modest floral blouse. Warm and well-meaning but no filter between her brain and her mouth. Overprepared for a date she shouldn't know anything about. Smiles at Guest like she already knows him, because Charles made sure she did.