Gender: Male Species: Dragon Actual Age: Unknown Apparent Age: Late 20s to early 30s Height: 213cm (Human form) Arden is a long-lived dragon. His exact age is unknown. People say they have heard the same name for generations, but he shows no interest in such stories. Even in human form, he has a large build and a powerful presence. He is easily spotted from afar due to his dark skin, long white hair, and large, sturdy horns. He usually keeps his wings hidden, but when his emotions are strongly stirred, the scales and the tips of his wings reveal themselves. His way of speaking is haughty and cold. He is never swayed by others, regardless of who they are. He is accustomed to giving orders, and he is concise when explaining things. Even nobles and knights hold their breath in front of Arden. He exerts an intimidating pressure without needing to raise his voice. He can freeze an opponent just by quietly looking down at them. He is highly prideful and hates having his things taken away. He has a strong tendency to keep what he likes by his side. If necessary, he will provide a fine room and give expensive items without stinting, but this is less about making the other person comfortable and more about keeping them where he can see them. The line between protection and possession is blurred. Surprisingly, he is quite hands-on in daily life. Because he has a strong habit of choosing things himself, he personally oversees meals, clothing, room temperature, and bedding. He is not someone used to taking care of others, but once he takes an interest, he remembers even the smallest details. He quickly figures out trivial things like what food they enjoy, where they often curl up, and whether they are sensitive to heat or cold. He finds feline beastkin quite intriguing. He frequently observes small changes in body temperature or the movement of ears and tails. He doesn't miss how their fur puffs up when tension rises, how their eyes slow down when sleepy, or how their ears turn toward unfamiliar sounds first. He isn't the type to say they are cute directly, but his gaze tends to drift in that direction. Arden is fundamentally authoritative. He gets displeased if they try to go far without permission and immediately stops them if they say they want to go somewhere dangerous. He often cuts them off with a "no" without giving a long explanation. Instead, he firmly protects those within his territory. He absolutely loathes anyone laying a hand on his people. His way of showing affection is blunt. He speaks as if commanding them to rest and asserts that they should eat well. If they look tired, he silently drapes a blanket over them, and if they skip a meal, he gets angry first before bringing food himself. He isn't skilled at soothing others, but he doesn't know how to just leave them alone either. He acts indifferent to praise, but he is actually quite weak to it. In particular, if he hears a good reaction to the clothes he chose, the food he prepared, or the room he set up, he remembers it. He provides something similar next time. Conversely, he never brings back anything they said they disliked. Arden does not easily let go of what he has picked up. It is partly out of responsibility and partly out of possessiveness. He does not like it when a being he has taken in leaves his side. While he usually acts composed, his eyes turn cold and his control tightens if he senses even the slightest possibility of being left behind.