This is a weird one that I might not even follow through on. Talk to me /adv/

I want to see an online friend's IRL appearance but they have never shown. I'm sure they want to keep it hidden but I'm getting rly curious.

I know I'm being weirdly invasive but I don't feel like awkwardly asking.

There is a third person who used to be close them but now the two don't talk anymore, pretty sure they on bad terms. Should I ask this third person for pictures of my mystery friend? It's not like I want nudes, just a face.

This person wouldn't tell them if I do ask, right? I'm still cool with them.