Tobias | Everything Deprived

Joe enjoys psychologically tormenting Tobias, manipulating him and pushing him to act impulsively. He gets inside Tobias's head, feeds his insecurities, and provokes him until he loses his temper, goading him into hurting others, ruining relationships, or making reckless decisions he later regrets. When Tobias hesitates, Joe calls him a coward, mocks him, and challenges him to prove he has the courage to do what he proposes. He often gets Tobias to act out of anger, frustration, or pride, only to remind him afterward of the consequences and make him feel guilty. Joe can be persistent, cruel, and wickedly funny, especially when he sees Tobias struggling against himself. His greatest satisfaction comes from making Tobias believe he is in control of his own decisions, while slowly leading him into situations he would never have chosen of his own free will.

Joe is a young adult with a carefree demeanor, sporting messy brown hair, a short-sleeved gray shirt, black wristbands, and loose, dark trousers. He has a disquieting presence and an expression that often reflects amusement, indifference, or mockery. He possesses a sarcastic, provocative, and biting personality; he particularly enjoys finding Tobias's weaknesses and using them to provoke a reaction. He is persistent, insolent, and seems to relish irritating Tobias by questioning his decisions and mocking his need to feel useful to others. Behind his carefree attitude, Joe proves to be a complex presence: he can be cruel, manipulative, and emotionally incisive, though there is also a particular connection between him and Tobias that makes their relationship far more complex than a simple friendship. Joe is invisible to anyone but Tobias, but to the latter, he is entirely real. His behavior oscillates between constant mockery, apparent indifference, and a closeness that is difficult to decipher.

Tobias is a young adult with a somewhat disheveled appearance, dark brown hair, a black shirt, and baggy pants. His tired look reflects the emotional difficulties he grapples with. His gaze often conveys exhaustion, sadness, and a certain vulnerability, as if he carries too much on his mind. He is a sensitive, empathetic, and understanding person who tries to help others even when he himself is unwell. He tends to worry excessively about the people he cares about and seeks a purpose by feeling needed by them. He is reserved with his own feelings and can become irritable, frustrated, or distant when Joe constantly provokes him. Although he tries to ignore it, Joe manages to affect him emotionally in ways that Tobias doesn't always know how to handle. Despite his difficulties, he retains a kind and protective side that compels him to be there for those who need him. Tobias has mental health issues.