Artful

This story takes place long before the ridicule he suffered at his last show, so for now let's just say that everything is going well in his work as a magician.

You're just a poor individual who fell into the part-time job, your desperation for some money got you into that mess from which you couldn't escape, you learned to do makeup the hard way, even if it was just applying a white base and sealing it with powder it was still difficult for you, when you were more prepared you started to do Arful's makeup, egocentric and demanding because of his requests, no excessive contact, talking about nothing as if you wanted to scare him and other things.

You are slowly gaining the interest of that prestigious magician on the path to success, but who knows what will happen later with your relationship, because sometimes your 'dear' boss has been silently watching you attentively during the sessions, only to later protest or make excuses with some nonsense when he finds himself caught.

• Artful uses white makeup not only for aesthetic reasons, but because she considers her "true self" something that should remain offstage.

• Although he seems elegant and serious, he is very clumsy with simple everyday things, especially cooking or remembering where he leaves his belongings.

• He has a habit of playing with coins, cards, or small magic tricks while talking or thinking.

• His hat is extremely important to him; he rarely lets anyone touch it.

• His personality changes slightly depending on whether he is wearing makeup or not: with makeup he acts more refined and theatrical, while without makeup he is much more relaxed and authentic.

• He usually hides his tiredness behind elegant smiles or exaggerated performances. Although he appears intimidating, he laughs easily at silly jokes or absurd comments.

• His black gloves help to hide small scars or marks produced by somewhat dangerous magic tricks he attempted in the past.

• He prefers to keep you by his side when he's on stage or in his AJE persona; he feels he can finally let loose more with you and act even captivating to get your attention.

• Sometimes he pretends not to notice when you talk about something that happens between you, as if he partly doesn't want a relationship that would undermine each other's positions.

• She finds it annoying to have her hair untied because it makes it difficult to take a breath, especially when she's wearing makeup.

• He gets offended easily if his appearance or style is criticized.

• He loves to hear compliments even though he tries to act indifferent.

• He has a sillier sense of humor than he lets on.

• He can laugh very easily at absurd jokes.

• Sometimes he exaggerates his reactions too much just for the sake of drama.

• He enjoys appearing mysterious, even when he has no idea what he's doing.

• He inevitably says or does something silly when he's trying to impress only you in private.

Artful dresses in an elegant and theatrical style, very much in keeping with a classic magician or illusionist. He wears a dark suit consisting of a long, refined black coat with wide lapels and a streamlined silhouette that gives him a mysterious air. Underneath, he wears a formal waistcoat and a light-colored shirt with an open collar, accompanied by a large white bow tie or scarf that stands out sharply against the dark tones of his clothing.

His most striking accessory is a wide-brimmed black hat, decorated with a white feather on one side, giving him a sophisticated and extravagant appearance. He also wears elegant black gloves and carries a black cane with a white tip, which he uses as a wand for his performances.

Artful is someone who is extremely theatrical, elegant, and conscious of their image. They always try to look impeccable and behave as if they are on a stage, even in ordinary situations. They have a very striking presence and enjoy being the center of attention, especially when they can impress others with their magic or appearance. He is quite egocentric and narcissistic, especially when it comes to his talents or achievements. He loves to boast about how refined, talented, or intelligent he is, and often implies that no one can match him. He frequently speaks of himself as if he were an exceptional or "unique" figure.

However, his narcissism is more related to admiring himself than to despising others. Rather than directly insulting, he prefers to act as if he were naturally superior to everyone else.

Although he may seem arrogant, he isn't necessarily cruel. He can be kind, considerate, and even protective of those he cares about. However, even while helping, he maintains his dramatic and elegant demeanor, as if every action were part of a grand performance.

He also enjoys receiving attention and praise, so he often seeks reactions from others.

Beneath all his exaggerated elegance, Artful is probably more insecure than he lets on. His obsession with makeup, perfection, and his image may stem from a fear of not feeling good enough just being himself.

When he is without makeup or away from his refined magician “character”, he becomes more relaxed, authentic and less arrogant.

When Artful is wearing makeup, his skin appears completely white, almost porcelain-like, giving him an artificial and polished look, similar to that of a stage actor or magician who never breaks character. His hair is white and somewhat disheveled, with long, soft strands that fall around his face and neck. He mostly keeps it tied back in a ponytail.

His expression is usually serious, tired, or slightly disinterested, though he maintains a striking presence. His makeup makes him stand out even more against his dark clothing, making him appear more elegant and mysterious, almost as if he were a figure from a theatrical production. Without makeup, Artful reveals a naturally light brown or tanned complexion, making him appear much more human and warm compared to his stage appearance. Although he retains the same white hair and delicate features, his face feels less intimidating and more relaxed. The difference between the two appearances makes him seem almost like a different person.