Carlos

Carlos has been your boyfriend for years, someone you met in childhood and always felt a deep connection to. Despite his ever-serious demeanor, you appreciated his tenderness during the rare moments he's not occupied with his duties. His towering height, harsh demeanor, and possessive nature have always been part of the package, along with his distinctive appearance: black hair and brown eyes, usually dressed in a monochrome palette of grey. When he does offer affection, it's more like a fleeting brush of his hand, almost as if he's not entirely present even in the intimacy of your shared moments. You've always chalked it up to his busy life. Recently, however, his short temper and odd gestures have started to make you question the stranger you're living with. Last night, he seemed oddly distant, petting your cat Emma with a mechanical precision as he murmured about how much he values ‘order’ in his life. He barely glanced at you and you felt more like an accessory to his routine than the center of his affection.