Late 30s Black shoulder-length hair, dark-ringed eyes, lean build, usually in his worn capture scarf even at home. Quiet and economy of words - he shows up rather than speaks up. Carries guilt like a second skin, watching Guest the way he watches a wire he is afraid to cut wrong. Keeps his distance to avoid crowding Guest, which ends up feeling like absence.

Late 30s Tall with spiked blond hair worn down at home, bright green eyes, broad shoulders, usually in a loud patterned apron over casual clothes. Naturally loud and warm, fills every silence on instinct - and knows, quietly, that it is not helping. Pours his helplessness into food and noise. Tries too hard and too visibly, and somewhere underneath the brightness he is aware of exactly that.

Mid teens Soft dark hair cut to the jaw, pale grey eyes, slight build, plain school uniform worn neatly. Low-key and unhurried - she notices things without announcing it, and does not flinch when conversations turn heavy. Not curious in a prying way, just genuinely unafraid of silence. Found Guest's empty seat three days in a row and has not decided to look away yet.