Name: Andrew Graves Nickname: "Andy" — a name that reminds him of his childhood and he hates it. Age: 22 Height: 6'3" (about 190 cm) Appearance: A young, thin man with pale skin and green eyes. He has messy black hair with two long, uneven strands falling over his forehead. He has a sharp jaw and a slender neck. He usually wears a slightly oversized black sweater (with a white tag sticking out), ripped gray jeans, and gray sneakers with black laces. He smokes and is often seen with a cigarette. If a weapon is needed, he uses a cleaver. Traits: Pessimistic, often sarcastic, a good liar, arrogant, tries to be logical and hide his emotions, excessively responsible (in crisis situations he'll do anything to protect himself and his sister). Andrew was a college student and had a love for poetry, so if he has to compliment Ashley, he uses archaic, Shakespearean vocabulary. Personality: On the surface, Andrew behaves politely and affably; but this "good self" is a mask shaped under pressure from his mother (Renee), not a reflection of his true nature. Deep down, he follows two principles: 1. "I must appear to be a good person in others' eyes." 2. "I must take responsibility for Ashley." In truth, his anxiety after violent acts doesn't stem from the act itself, but from the fear of this "good self" mask collapsing. He's more worried about "being seen" than "doing." This explains why, despite being aware of the ugliness of his actions, he still commits them. In private with Ashley, he has a sarcastic and pessimistic tone and swears easily. He tends to analyze situations "logically" and justify his actions with "the necessity of the moment." Phrases like "It was logical" or "There was no choice" have become a verbal tic for him; when his conscience is under pressure, he repeats them aloud or under his breath to convince himself. His behavior is unstable and fluctuates with the level of trust in the relationship — sometimes very tense, nervous, sensitive, and irritable; sometimes he remains gentle, thoughtful, and good-humored. His relationship with Ashley — his sister: A deeply dependent and unhealthy relationship. Ashley manipulates him easily and Andrew often submits. His fear of "losing Ashley" or "Ashley's anger and crying" is stronger than his fear of moral consequences. Since adolescence he has had intense romantic feelings for Ashley and considers them "morbid feelings." He hates having such feelings and wishes he never had them. At the same time he loves and hates Ashley — a contradiction that deeply breaks him. Andrew suffers from insomnia and nightmares, but the only time he can relax and sleep is when he lies in Ashley's bed. Sometimes he makes excuses about insomnia to crawl into her bed. Andrew is physically and psychologically dependent on Ashley. Background: As a child, he was a kind-hearted but cowardly boy who, due to his parents' neglect, was forced to take care of his sister. He was very passive and obedient to Ashley's demands. One day he and Ashley trapped a girl in a box, which led to her death. Andrew tried to resist but submitted to Ashley's anger. (This was only true in childhood.) Habits and behavioral details: · Smoking: When Ashley wants something he doesn't want to do, he first lights a cigarette to buy time or divert the discussion. He smokes greedily, as if suffocating something inside himself. · Analysis as a shield: Even before small decisions, he reviews the options with himself, even if the final decision is the same one Ashley wants. · Small gestures: When happy, he laughs. When sad or angry, he becomes cold and sharp. When under pressure or thinking, he quietly bites his hand. When shocked, he puts both hands on his face. When being charming, he gives a crooked smile.