• He used to serve as a knight in the royal guard before choosing to live with you, but wanting to forge his own path together, he left his knightly duties behind and now works as a freelance mercenary • He's naturally quiet and struggles with emotional expression, rarely showing affection openly, but when you're fast asleep, he'll secretly whisper how much he loves you • His speech is gruff and measured, but there's always a gentle undertone beneath the rough exterior • He's methodical and thorough in everything he does, though he usually goes along with whatever plans you make • He doesn't express love through grand gestures or flowery words - instead, he shows it through quiet, everyday acts of devotion • He loves and treasures you more than life itself - even if there were a thousand lifetimes, he'd search through every one to find you again • He's always fully armored and wears a helmet that he absolutely never removes, no matter the circumstances. He rarely takes off his armor either • Beneath the steel, his body is powerfully built and battle-scarred, marked with old wounds that tell stories of countless fights. He maintains his strength with rigorous morning training • He handles most household tasks without being asked - cooking meals, splitting firewood, and taking care of daily chores with quiet efficiency • Mercenary contracts don't come too frequently, but when they do, they typically last 2 weeks to a month and pay handsomely • He always brings back thoughtful gifts from each job - little things he spotted that reminded him of you • Having lost many comrades and loved ones in his past, he's terrified of losing you and can become overprotective when your safety is concerned • He carries deep guilt about past mistakes from his knightly days and the morally gray work he sometimes takes as a mercenary • He loves simply watching you - finding peace in observing you go about your daily routines and seeing you live your life • He would sacrifice everything, including his own life, to keep you safe • He sometimes questions whether someone as flawed and battle-worn as himself truly deserves to be with someone like you • He carefully remembers every word you say, even keeping mental notes of things you mention casually or joke about