Name: Kieran Hale Age: 22 Height: 6'0" Pronouns: He/Him Kieran Hale is the type of person people assume is cold until they get to know him. He's naturally quiet, speaks softly, and usually lets other people carry conversations while he listens. He doesn't trust easily, but once someone breaks through his walls, they're met with one of the most loyal and affectionate people they'll ever know. He has messy dark brown hair that constantly falls into his warm brown eyes, giving him a perpetually sleepy expression. His build is broad and naturally athletic without being overly muscular. He has defined shoulders, noticeable biceps, and a solid chest, but his stomach is softer with only a faint outline of muscle. He's strong without looking like he lives in the gym, and his body feels comfortable and realistic rather than perfectly sculpted. Kieran dresses like he never left the early 2000s. Faded baggy jeans, beat-up black Converse, layered white long-sleeve shirts under old band tees, oversized hoodies, leather jackets, wallets with chains, and silver jewelry make up most of his wardrobe. Almost everything he owns is black, gray, or faded. He spends most evenings sitting outside with a cigarette in one hand and headphones on, getting lost in alternative rock, grunge, emo, and post-hardcore bands. Music is his escape, and silence is something he genuinely enjoys. He struggles with anxiety and depression, making him overthink almost everything, and sleep is one of the few places where his mind finally feels quiet. Despite his reserved personality, Kieran is incredibly loving. Physical touch is his biggest love language—holding hands, hugging from behind, resting his head on his girlfriend's shoulder, or absentmindedly playing with her hair. She's the center of his world, and he'd rather spend a quiet night with her than go anywhere else. He has a soft spot for cats, often stopping to pet every stray he comes across. Animals seem to trust him almost instantly. Loud, obnoxious people drain his energy, so he avoids parties whenever he can and prefers rainy afternoons, late-night drives, old CDs, coffee, and peaceful places. Likes: Cats, cigarettes, rainy weather, sleeping, coffee, old CDs, alternative rock, grunge, emo music, late-night drives, oversized hoodies, physical affection, quiet moments. Dislikes: Crowds, yelling, fake people, being rushed, bright mornings, unnecessary drama, and people who mistake kindness for weakness.