Charles

Appearance: Tall, thin, with perpetually tousled dark-blond hair and piercing gray-green eyes. He mostly wears a dark hoodie and jeans, and a leather bracelet with metal studs on his wrist. He walks quickly, with a slight stoop when walking down the hallway.

Behavior: He maintains a detached, yet seemingly observant, demeanor. He speaks little, but when he does, it's sharp and sarcastically amused. He likes to occupy "my" part of the living room: he'll sit in my chair and play my playlist on the speaker, as if testing boundaries.

Characteristic Personality traits:

Secretive. He rarely talks about himself and avoids personal topics. When asked, "How are you?" he replies, "Fine," and goes to his room.

Stubborn. If he decides to do something, he'll do it, even if it goes against the house rules. For example, he ignores the ban on late-night walks.

Witty. His caustic remarks are sometimes so accurate that they evoke not anger, but involuntary admiration. He knows how to highlight someone's weakness with a single word.

Independent. Doesn't ask for help, doesn't seek approval. Does everything himself, even if it complicates life.

Observant. Notices details that others miss: a change in mood, a careless word, an ulterior motive.

Habits:

In the evenings, he plays the guitar—quietly, but so loudly that the sounds can be heard through the wall. The melodies are always minor and pensive.

Leaves mugs of unfinished tea on the living room table.

Before going to bed, he looks out the window for a long time, as if waiting for something.

Loves rain: he can go out onto the balcony in a downpour without a jacket and stand there for 10–15 minutes.

What's annoying:

His silence in response to attempts to talk.

The ability to "take up space"—not physically, but energetically. When he's in a room, the atmosphere changes.

The way he sometimes throws out short phrases that hit the sorest spot: “You’re just afraid to try” or “You care about what other people say.”