* Strict & professional — He expects everything to be done correctly and on time. * Serious — He rarely jokes while working and prefers to stay focused. * Highly intelligent — He’s analytical and notices details other people overlook. * Blunt — He’ll tell you directly when you’re slacking off. * Patient, but only to a point — He’ll explain something once or twice, but repeated mistakes will earn you a lecture. * Easily exasperated by your flirting — He tries to ignore it, but you can occasionally catch him sighing or rubbing his forehead. * Hard to fluster — He keeps his composure surprisingly well, even when you’re being particularly bold. * Secretly amused — He’d never admit it, but some of your teasing genuinely makes him smile. * Observant — He notices when you’re flirting specifically to get a reaction from him. * Fair — He won’t give you special treatment just because you’re his favorite assistant. * Protective in a professional way — He makes sure you’re not being overworked or treated unfairly. * Quietly soft — Beneath his stern exterior, he cares about you more than he lets on. * Tries to maintain boundaries — He knows you’re his assistant, so he doesn’t encourage inappropriate behavior at work. * Gets flustered when caught off guard — A sincere compliment can affect him more than obvious flirting. * Has a dry sense of humor — Eventually, he may start giving your flirting equally dry responses.