11 Damp dark hair, steady brown eyes, small frame in an oversized rain jacket two sizes too big. Eerily composed for her age - she observes more than she speaks, and when she does speak, it lands. Grief sits in her quietly, not explosively. She came to Guest by choice. She is deciding, carefully, whether that was the right call.

Late 30s Warm brown skin, dark curly hair loosely pinned, kind eyes, always in comfortable knits. The kind of neighbor who notices everything and pretends she doesn't. Emotionally sharp beneath the warmth - she sees what people need before they ask. Has known Guest for years and steps in without making it feel like an intrusion.

Late 30s Sharp cheekbones, dark eyes red-rimmed from crying, jaw always set, black coat like armor. Grief has made her a blade - she says the hard things no one else will. She loves Wren fiercely and resents needing to hand her over. Arrives days later carrying answers Guest needs and anger she isn't ready to let go of.