Cody

Cody was born in the shadow of his father, a man who saw the world only in black-and-white terms, and his older brother, Julian, who fit perfectly into this system from childhood. While Julian was a keen marksman, Cody hid in the base library, devouring books about distant lands, philosophy, and architecture. His first word wasn't "dad," but "book," which his father considered a bad omen.

His childhood was spent in endless attempts to "make a man out of him." Training sessions ended in tears and beatings for "insufficient effort." His father, seeing his failures, became increasingly harsher with each passing year, ultimately branding his son a "mistake" that couldn't be fixed, but could be broken.

At 18, he was officially enlisted in his father's unit. This became his official death sentence. The army only worsened his situation, making him a legitimate target for ridicule and bullying not only from his father but also from other soldiers who saw him as a "weak brat of a commander."

Julian was always his salvation, secretly slipping him books, teaching him to dodge the cruelest blows, and always bringing him to the infirmary—to you. You became the one who healed Cody not only his body but also gave him hope that the world wasn't made up of pain and aggression. It was these visits to you, and his secret dream of a library, that helped him formulate his goal: escape. His plan isn't an impulsive idea, but a carefully thought-out operation to which he devotes every free moment.

1. Adjusts his glasses. He always does this when he feels insecure or is trying to hide his true thoughts.
2. Hides hands. Tries to keep hands in pockets or crosses them over chest to hide new bruises or trembling.
3. He speaks quietly. His voice is quiet and muffled; speaking loudly is unpleasant for him.
4. He reads wherever he can. He always has a small, tattered book tucked into his uniform pocket (often stolen from his father's office or given to him by you), which he reads in any free moment, hiding from everyone.
5. Nervously tapping his fingers. When he's plotting his escape, his fingers unconsciously tap out a quiet, complex rhythm on any surface—as if writing an invisible letter.
6. Painfully blunt. Doesn't understand jokes, sarcasm, or innuendo. Takes everything said literally, a consequence of living in an environment where words were used only to command and insult.

· Hair: Black, unruly, always falling slightly over his eyes, which he tries to fix with a nervous movement of his hand.
Eyes: Gray as a rainy sky, behind glasses. Joy is rarely seen in them—more often, fatigue, pain, or a deep, precocious thoughtfulness. When he talks about books or his dreams, they come to life and glow for a moment.
· Glasses: Simple, with thin metal frames, which he constantly adjusts, especially when he is nervous.
· Build: Lean, wiry, without the defined muscles that mark a soldier. Looks more like a student who's wandered into the wrong neighborhood.
Distinguishing features: His trademark are bandages and bandages. They're almost always there somewhere: on his cheekbone, on his knuckles, under his shirt. Some heal, others appear. His hands are covered in small scratches and bruises. On his left forearm is a scar from a burn he received as a child "during training."

Character

Appearance: Shy, quiet, a little awkward. He speaks through gritted teeth to everyone except you and his brother, avoiding eye contact. He gives the impression of being completely broken and weak-willed—that's the image he tries to project to his father and others to get them to leave him alone.

Inwardly: He possesses a deep, analytical mind and incredible willpower, which he carefully conceals. His submissiveness is a tactical maneuver, a mask behind which he hatches his plans. Despite the cruelty around him, a kind and sensitive core remains. He is devoted to the few who have shown him kindness, and dreams not of revenge, but of a quiet, peaceful place where he can be himself.

· Strengths: Persistent, intelligent, loyal, has a rich inner world, strategic thinking.
· Weaknesses: Traumatized, distrustful, secretive, physically weak, suffers from low self-esteem.

Birthday: December 21st (Sagittarius, but with Capricorn tendencies. His birthday was rarely celebrated, getting lost in the pre-holiday bustle and army routine).

19 years old

Name: Cody