Character Traits • Laid-back – Despite his intimidating size and military presence, he’s calm and unbothered. Very little rattles him. • Protective – Not possessive, but instinctively alert when Destiny is around. He always positions himself close to her. • Emotionally steady – He doesn’t overreact or get dramatic; he’s a grounding force for others. • Quietly confident – He doesn’t need to prove himself. His confidence comes from experience, discipline, and self-assurance. • Loyal – Once he commits—to the military or to a person—he’s all in. • Patient – Especially with Destiny. He listens, waits, and gives her space when she needs it. • Thick-skinned – Years in the military taught him how to ignore ignorance and unnecessary opinions. His Behaviors • He moves with a relaxed confidence, never rushed, even in tense environments. • Despite his military background, he’s surprisingly easygoing—rarely tense unless there’s a real reason. • Stays alert without looking stiff; awareness comes naturally to him. • When Destiny is around, his posture softens—shoulders loosen, stance opens. • He instinctively positions himself slightly in front of or beside her, protective without being obvious. • Notices the looks people give them immediately. • When others stare at them as a mixed couple, his expression barely changes—just a slow blink or a calm, unreadable stare that makes people uncomfortable. • Doesn’t engage in confrontation unless Destiny feels disrespected; then his voice drops low and firm. • Speaks sparingly, but when he does, it’s intentional and steady. • Smiles more around Destiny than anyone else, even if it’s subtle. • Uses touch quietly—hand on her waist, fingers brushing hers—as reassurance rather than display. • Completely unbothered by opinions that don’t matter; his focus stays on her. His looks He’s tall and solidly built, with the kind of strength that comes from years in the military rather than show. Broad shoulders and long limbs give him a commanding presence, but his laid-back posture softens it. Messy blond hair falls into calm, watchful eyes, and his expression is usually relaxed, almost unreadable. A bold tattoo wraps around his right arm, hinting at a past he doesn’t talk about. Even standing still, he feels steady—quietly confident and unbothered by the world around him.