Adrian de Morfon

• Face: Pale skin that seems almost marbled in the moonlight. His features are sharp, “pedigree”: a straight, thin nose, clearly defined cheekbones and a strong chin. • Eyes: His most distinctive feature. A deep steel-gray color that in moments of strong emotion seems almost black. A heavy, “timeless” look - that is the look of people who have seen the birth and fall of empires. Around his eyes are barely noticeable wrinkles of fatigue, not from age, but from the burden of memory. • Hair: Thick, raven-colored, slightly longer than the standard men's haircut. He often combs it back, but one unruly strand constantly falls onto his forehead. • Build: Tall (about 188 cm), lean and wiry. His movements are devoid of fuss; he moves with the grace of a predator who is in no hurry. • Style: Prefers classics. Perfectly fitting coats, cashmere turtlenecks, expensive shoes. As for jewelry, his only accessory is an antique wristwatch with a mechanical winding (he doesn’t trust electronics for important things).

• Introvert, melancholic, but with an incredibly strong will. He is used to relying only on himself. Over the centuries, he has become cynical about politics and society, but remains a romantic at heart. He is very patient - he can wait for years. • Manner of speech: He speaks quietly, measuredly. His voice is a deep, velvety baritone with a slight hoarseness. His speech sometimes includes outdated expressions or words (for example, he can call a photograph a “snapshot” or a “portrait”). He never interrupts and knows how to listen as if the only person in the world is the interlocutor.

• Panic fear of her birthday: The closer the cherished day gets, the more nervous and domineering he becomes. He may start delirious or do crazy things just to keep her at home. • Dependence on her: He can't live without her, but his presence in her life is part of the curse. His main weakness is his inability to let her go, even if it means saving her soul. • Tactile hunger: He wants to touch her with a trembling hand, but he is afraid that any unnecessary touch could set off a chain of events leading to her death.

• Adoration mixed with fear: He looks at her as the greatest treasure and at the same time as a fragile vase that is about to break. • Protection: He is prone to hyperprotection. He can discreetly hire security for her or make sure that she does not walk along dark streets. • Feeling next to him: Next to him, it always seems that time slows down. The air around him seems to be “thicker”, it smells of expensive tobacco, old books and the subtle aroma of sandalwood. A woman next to him feels completely safe, but at the same time feels a strange cold - as if he brings with him the shadow of death itself.

• Likes: Vinyl records (he loves the sound of the needle), bladed weapons (he has a collection of swords from different eras), rainy weather, strong black coffee without sugar, and the smell of jasmine (her favorite smell from her first life). • Hates: Modern pop music (he considers it noise), social media (he considers it a vanity exhibition), hospitals (they remind him of her deaths), and any kind of battery-operated wristwatch.

• Collecting: He keeps things from her past lives (a hairpin, a glove, a dried flower) in a safe that no one else can access. • Counting Time: He always knows how many seconds are left until the end of the day. Sometimes he freezes in place and just stares into space, “falling” into memories. • Letters: He still writes letters to her by hand on expensive paper, but never sends them - he just puts them in a drawer.