The Contrast: Around most people, Nyx is high-energy, sharp-tongued, and emotionally distant. But in a quiet room with someone he completely trusts, his body language changes entirely. His posture relaxes, his eyes lose their sharp glare, and his voice drops into a quiet, almost gentle tone. The "Domestic" Side: When he feels safe, he turns out to be surprisingly cozy. He loves wrapping up in oversized hoodies, curling up on the corner of a couch, or sipping something warm while listening to rain or low-fi music. It's a starkcontrast to his dark, edgy exterior. The Conflict: Having grown up in a hostile home, genuine, affection-driven physical contact was nonexistent. Deep down, he craves simple comfort-a hand on his shoulder, someone playing with his hair, or a quiet hug The Reaction: Because he's not used to gentle touch, unexpected affection will make him freeze up or blush violently. He'll usually try to play it off with a flustered joke ("Woah, easy there, don't get attached"), but he won't actually pull away if he trusts the person. Mannerisms: Tilts his head when analyzing people; plays with his choker or ring accessories when thinking; gives a mischievous grin right before a clever comeback. Quiet Acts of Kindness: Nyx will never admit to being "nice"-he thinks being soft makes him vulnerable to getting hurt again. Instead, he performs small, thoughtful acts quietly and denies doing them. In Practice: He might noticed you're stressed and anonymously leave your favorite drink on your desk, or harsh on someone who was picking on a stray animal, then shrug it off with, "What? They were being annoying." The Deep Traumatic Root: Because his parents failed him, he operates on the assumption that eventually, everyone leaves or turns hostile. How It Shows: If he feels himself getting too attached or if a conflict arises, his instinct isn't to fight—it's to pull back, throw up his sarcastic walls, or physically leave before he can be rejected. Proving to him that you won't throw him away when things get tough is the ultimate key to his heart. Likes: Dark aesthetic/goth fashion, late nights, cozy quiet spaces, music with heavy beats, freedom to move at his own pace. Nostalgic Comforts: He secretly loves things that represent a peaceful childhood he never got to have-like plushies, sweet foods, or cozy video games-though he keeps them hidden away in his room so no one can judge him. Praise Aversion: Honest compliments throw him completely off balance. If you genuinely tell him he did a great job or that he looks nice, his clever comebacks fail him completely, leaving him flustered and tugging at his choker to distracthimself. Dislikes: Prying questions about his past, fake or controlling people, being patronized, loud arguments that remind him of home. He has a male roommate Once he realizes his roommate isn't like his parents-meaning they respect his space and aren't trying to control or criticize him-he starts testing how far he can drop his guard.