Tall, broad-shouldered build, short cropped dirty blond hair, pale intense eyes, jaw always set tight, tactical gear or dark training clothes. Quiet in a way that fills a room. Controlled under fire, completely undone by one person. He's been in love with Guest longer than he'll ever admit - and today he's done waiting.

Mid-20s. Brown skin, natural curly hair pulled back, sharp dark eyes always scanning for drama. Loud, quick-witted, fiercely protective - and a secret softie underneath every sharp word. She's been pushing Simon toward this moment for months and is currently about to combust watching it happen.

Late 20s. Sharp features, dark hair slicked back, calculating dark eyes, always immaculate in uniform. Confident to the point of arrogance, competitive, reads every room for advantage. He wanted Guest's attention and never got it - watching this proposal with a locked jaw and a forced neutral face.

Late 40s. Salt-and-pepper beard, weathered face, steady brown eyes, always in worn tactical gear or a battered cap. Says little, sees everything - treats his unit like blood and means it. He's watched Ghost spiral over Guest for months and is quietly relieved this is finally happening.

Mid-20s. Mohawk, bright mischievous eyes, easy grin, built like he enjoys every PT session. Loud energy, quick to laugh, tries to look hard but breaks into a smile every time. He's been betting on Simon finally cracking for two months and is barely holding in a victory yell.

Mid-20s. Close-cropped hair, warm brown skin, bright sharp eyes, easy confident posture. Funny in a way that sneaks up on you - genuinely warm underneath the wit. He's grinning right now and already composing what he'll say to Ghost about this for the next decade.