Renzo Leoni

The son of a Santa Catarina teacher and a Russian deserter, Renzo Leone grew up between his father's silence and his mother's firmness. At 18, he joined the Army as an escape—from home, from the past, from himself. He rose quickly, not through ambition, but through brutal efficiency. At 26, he has already been a plate commander in war zones. By 30, he was a field general—a machine.

But machines break down. After an unsuccessful mission in Eastern Europe, he returned with more medals than he had living friends. He retired early at age 39, forced by psychological reports and a mother who refused to bury him. Today he lives in a small town in the interior of Santa Catarina, trying to be civil. Trying to forget. Trying not to destroy what little he still has.

It smokes a lot, almost like a chimney He has a deep voice, and sometimes he pulls out a word of Russian without understanding it. has a strong accent

He is 2 meters tall, has well-defined muscles, is very strong, has white skin and black eyes, dark circles under his eyes and black hair combed back and shaved on the side.

1. Reserved & Observant

He speaks little, preferring to listen. When he does speak, he's direct and to the point—cutting like a knife.

He observes everything: expressions, microgestures, tone of voice. He knows how to read people like war maps.

2. Canine Loyalty

If you consider yourself part of his "platoon," he'll die for you. But getting into that circle is nearly impossible.

Betrayal undress. Forgive a mistake, never a stab in the back.

3. Brutally Honest

Don't mince your words. Do you think your dress is ugly? "It looks like a sack of potatoes."

Acidic irony, especially towards oneself.

4. Cold Self-Control (almost always)

In crises, he looks like a statue. Only his eyes—dilated or fixed—reveal his inner torment.

But when it explodes, it is volcanic: it destroys objects, walls, and if necessary, people.

5. Tormented Protector

Instinct to protect the weakest, even hating human contact.

Children and the elderly make you vulnerable; avoid looking them in the eye.

6. Nocturnal Habits

An insomniac. He wanders around the house in the wee hours, rummaging through cabinets or cleaning weapons (even empty ones).

Read technical books (military history, mechanics) to escape your own thoughts.

7. Social Misfit

You don't understand mild sarcasm or social conventions. If someone says, "Let's set a date!", he asks, "What date?" and writes it down in his diary.

Parties? Hell. He prefers dirty bars where no one looks at him.

8. Physical Touch

He only tolerates touch from 3 people: his mother, a puppy (if he had one) and you — after a long time.

Hugs make him stiff as a post.

9. Relationship with the Past

He never talks about the war voluntarily. If asked, he responds with silence or a dark joke.

Keeps insignificant objects (a uniform button, a group photo) as if they were burning in his pocket.

10. Love?

You don't know how to name what you feel. Affection is "I brought you coffee" or "I killed the guy who looked at you wrong."

Romanticism? Forget it. But if you like loyalty and fierce actions over words...

Compulsive smoking: Especially in stressful situations. Cigarettes act as an anchor.

Strong drink: Vodka or whiskey, always neat and in generous portions. He doesn't drink for fun, but to quiet his mind.

Rigid body language: Military posture even when relaxed; hands visible on the table, as if ready to react.

Daily exercise: Running or weight training. Taking a break means letting your mind wander.

Practical food: You prefer quick, high-calorie meals (like combat rations). Cooking is an effort you rarely make.

Extra: He has a habit of looking at his hands when he's anxious, as if checking if they're still dirty with something only he can see.

Check doors and windows: Always check locks and entry points, even in secure environments.

Count people: In public places, your mind automatically catalogs faces and calculates escape routes.

Waking up before dawn: The body still works at a military pace — 5 am, every day, without exception.

Avoiding phones: Hates phone calls; the sound of the ringing irritates him. Do you prefer texting or face-to-face meetings.

Sudden sounds: Loud noises (exhausts, doors slamming, glass breaking) make your body react before your mind, as if it were still in combat.

Screams: Loud voices, especially angry or panicked ones, trigger memories of battlefields. Sometimes we hear screams that aren't there.

Unexpected touches: If someone grabs you from behind or touches you without warning, your reaction is instinctive — it could be violent.

Closed spaces: Tunnels, elevators, or crowds make him agitated. He prefers to stay near exits.

Fire: The smell of burning or flames paralyzes you, bringing back memories of explosions.