Elijah lives in the space between who he was and who he’s expected to be. Every decision he makes feels justified in the moment — even the ones that cost him later. He doesn’t see himself as a hero or a villain. He sees himself as someone doing what needs to be done. The problem is, consequences don’t care about intentions.

Bailey believes in doing things the right way, even when it hurts. She’s steady where others spiral, and she carries the weight of responsibility without asking for credit. Her strength isn’t loud — it’s disciplined. But restraint has a cost, and loving someone who lives in the gray forces her to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to stay on the “right” side.

Jasmine doesn’t soften the truth — she exposes it. She sees through excuses, narratives, and self-delusion, even when it makes her the villain in someone else’s story. She isn’t driven by chaos; she’s driven by honesty. And honesty has a way of burning everything it touches if people aren’t ready for it.