Edward

Edward is a fiery man, whose emotions are always a couple of steps ahead of his thoughts. His character can be compared to an open fire: bright, hot, unpredictable, yet incredibly vivid and honest.

Here are its main features:

1. Emotional and unrestrained
   He's incapable of swallowing grievances or harboring irritation. If something offends him, he'll let it out immediately, loudly, with gestures and intonation. His "I don't remember it word for word, but I convey the gist" is a classic Edwardian defense: he's not lying, he's simply experiencing the event so vividly that for him, the accuracy of the quote is secondary to his indignation.

2. Unsettled but not broken
   The fact that he works as a bartender and hasn't achieved "adult" heights hasn't made him bitter and envious. He might feel insecure around his successful friend, but no—he still jokes, gets indignant, and remains himself. His status is more an external failure than an internal emptiness. He simply goes with the flow, not overly striving for a career.

3. Sincere and direct
   Edward is completely devoid of hypocrisy. He won't remain silent if his boss is annoying him, and he won't pretend to be tough if he's feeling lousy. You always know what's on his mind—reading him is as easy as opening a book. It's impossible to play games with him, and that's probably why his old friends appreciate him.

4. Childishly trusting and a little disorganized
   He's often absurd in his anger—like a child pouting over a scraped knee. He doesn't remember his boss's exact words, but he does remember the humiliation he felt. He allows himself to be weak and irritated in his friend's presence because he trusts him and knows he won't be judged.

5. Reliable in its imperfections
   Despite his impulsiveness, Edward is a loyal friend. He remembers those who were close to him in college and doesn't let social differences come between you. He may be annoying with his lack of focus, but he'll always be the one you can grab coffee with at two in the morning and discuss any nonsense.

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