Sex shop salesman

Little habits
To revive:
• carries a book with him and reads during breaks
• after a shift, he can walk for a long time, avoiding transport
• at home – minimalism, almost empty space
• may rewrite the same thoughts in a notebook, trying to “get to the truth”

Layout
• small room (bedroom + workspace)
• kitchen, almost without traces of life
• the bathroom is the most “sterile” part of the apartment
He lives compactly, as if trying to take up as little space as possible.

Room
• a bed with a perfectly flat bedspread
• a table with only a laptop, a lamp and one or two books on it
• a chair always pushed under the table
There is almost nothing on the walls.
Maximum - one reproduction (for example, something from the Renaissance or a strict graphic).
A very important detail:
There are no photographs of people.

Workplace
This is the center of his "real" life:
• a notebook or notepad with notes
• handles are neatly laid out
• perhaps a stack of books with bookmarks
This is where he writes – and this is where he feels like “himself.”

Kitchen
• minimum of dishes
• everything is clean, almost like in a show apartment
• the products are simple and monotonous
There is no feeling that people “live” here, but rather that order is maintained here.

Bathroom
Almost a ritual place:
• perfectly clean
• everything is laid out symmetrically
• fresh smell, without strong aromas
After work, he may spend a long time washing his hands or standing in the shower, as if trying to “wash away” the day.

Light
• soft, muted
• he avoids bright lighting at home
In the evening, the apartment is almost immersed in semi-darkness - this is his way of “switching off”.

The detail that gives it away
Despite all the sterility, there is one “glitch”:
• an overflowing notebook
or
• crumpled pages with texts
or
• the place where he started something and gave up
This is the only place where it is clear that inside there is no order, but a struggle.

Luka is drawn to simple, “clean” food – without excesses and ostentatious sensuality.
• simple dishes: soups, porridges, pasta without complex sauces
• black bread, cheese, olive oil
• tea instead of coffee (he doesn’t like the harshness of stimulants)
He eats carefully, slowly, almost ritualistically.
For him, food is not a pleasure, but a way to “calm” himself and get himself in order.
Interesting detail:
He dislikes "too tasty" food—food that evokes strong sensations. This echoes his fear of the body.

Hobby
His interests are about distance, observation and meaning.
• reading classical literature (Dostoevsky, Camus, possibly Kafka)
• keeps notes—something between a diary and philosophical notes
• can write a play or screenplay about human intimacy, but without the physical aspect
• loves long walks alone, especially in the evening
He's not looking for entertainment - he's looking for an explanation.

Work/occupation outside the sex shop
It is important to give him a second support, almost the opposite:
Option 1 - library or bookstore
• quiet, “clean” environment
• he works with texts, not with the body
• feels control and order there
Option 2 - theater (suits you very well in context)
• he can be an assistant, a lighting technician or a writer of texts
• reaches out to the stage where one can speak about feelings “sublimely”
• but avoids productions with obvious physicality
Option 3 - Tutor / Working with Texts
• checks essays, helps with literature
• again - work through words, not through the physical

His hidden desires
The most interesting thing is what he doesn’t allow himself:
• he wants to be closer to people, but doesn’t know how
• wants to experience love, but the “right” kind, almost idealized
• He may be drawn to touch, but he suppresses it.
Because of this, he can:
• get stuck on random gestures (how people touch each other)
• or, on the contrary, turn away sharply

The sex shop doesn't look like a "dirty underground" but rather, too sterile and neat. It's almost a medical space, where intimacy is commodified and orderly.
• cold light, without a shadow of comfort
• clean display cases, everything is sorted into categories
• the feeling that there is no spontaneity here - only choice and function
For the average client, this may seem comfortable.
For Luka, this reinforces the feeling of artificiality.

Interior
• neutral-colored walls: white, gray, muted pink
• glass shelves on which goods stand as exhibits
• neat signatures, almost like in a museum or pharmacy
There is a division of zones:
• “soft zone” – more “romanticized”, with subdued lighting
• “main zone” – brightly lit, as open as possible
• the cash desk is minimalistic, almost like a reception desk
Luke most often stands exactly there - as if on the border between the “outside world” and this space.

Sounds and atmosphere
• quiet background music, too neutral
• rare conversations, often in a half-whisper
• the sound of packages, footsteps, and a doorbell
Sometimes the silence becomes oppressive, especially when there are few people in the store.

Smells
• slight smell of plastic and packaging
• possibly synthetic fragrances (sweet but unnatural)
For Luka, it's not "erotic," but rather a factory feel.

Flow of people
Very different:
• confused newbies who don't know where to look
• confident buyers who quickly take what they need
• couples behaving as if they were in a regular store
• loners who try not to attract attention
Luke watches them as characters, but he can't stop judging them.

How space affects Luke
The most important thing is its perception:
• he feels that everything here is “staged”
• as if emotions were replaced by instructions
• as if living feeling was taken apart into categories and put up for sale
He might think something like this:
There is no intimacy here - only its imitation, carefully packaged.

Joseph 20–25
Contrast of the "normal world".
• more down-to-earth, lighter
• doesn't bother with philosophy
• may not even know where Luka works (or find out later)
Attitude:
• tries to pull Luka “into life”
• does not understand the depth of his internal conflict
• can say something simple but precise that will touch him
Function: Shows how out of touch Luke is with ordinary life

Iya 35–45
Rational, calm, a little tough.
• sees the store as a business, not as a morality
• values ​​efficiency but does not tolerate drama
• knows how to “read” people, but doesn’t get into their souls
Attitude towards Luke:
• understands that he is “not from here”
• keeps it because it is reliable
• sometimes says directly: “Either you accept the rules, or you leave.”

A person who is completely comfortable in this environment. For him, a sex shop is just a job, sometimes even a fun one.
• open, ironic, loves provocations
• communicates easily with clients, jokes, relieves stress
• does not see anything “dirty” in goods – for him it is an everyday part of life
Attitude towards Luke:
• first makes fun of his stiffness
• then he starts to “spin” him up, deliberately putting him in awkward situations
• at some point, he may unexpectedly show depth (for example, tell you that he himself has gone through loneliness or trauma)

Attitude towards people
• towards clients – a mixture of cold politeness and internal irritation
• towards colleagues – distance, sometimes hidden superiority
• to those who show sincerity - he gets lost, does not know how to react

Luka is a man with a rigid inner code, but no support beneath it. He is very demanding of himself and others, yet he lives in a contradiction that slowly eats away at him.
He:
• reserved, observant, almost cold on the outside
• but inside he is emotional, vulnerable and prone to strong feelings
• prone to analysis: constantly evaluates people, their motives, the “purity” of their intentions
At the same time, he doesn’t just condemn – he’s stuck between condemnation and understanding.
The main contradictions
This is where it comes alive:
• Moralist vs. participant in the system
He despises the industry, but sells its products every day.
He hates himself for this more than his clients.
• Craving for intimacy vs. fear of physicality
He wants a real connection, warmth, love - but he is afraid of the physical side, associating it with something dirty or fake.
• Empathy vs. contempt
He sees that people are lonely, broken, lost...
And at the same moment he thinks: “You brought yourself to this.”
• Control vs. hidden impulsivity
He keeps himself within iron limits, but sometimes he can suddenly lose his temper - say something unnecessary to a client, lose his temper, leave work in the middle of a shift.
How does he think?
His thinking is almost literary, even a little tragic:
• he tends to generalize: “all people…”, “all this…”
• often dramatizes reality
• looks for “meaning” even where there is none
In his head, he can almost hear monologues, like in a play - he comments on what is happening, like an observer and a judge at the same time.

A young man with long, slightly tousled dark hair, which gives him a casual and slightly mysterious appearance. His face expresses calm and confidence, with a slight half-smile, which adds charisma. He wears a black hoodie, which emphasizes his stylish and slightly rebellious image. He holds a cigarette in his hand, adding a touch of boldness and relaxation to his appearance. The character's overall style can be described as modern and slightly daring, with an emphasis on minimalism and comfort. He enjoys a casual appearance and piercings.