Andreas

What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?

TERRIBLE. He refers to her as “The Woman” and hasn’t seen her in ten years. He may have spoken to her on the phone, but couldn’t recall when. Growing up, he was either with his dad, grandmother, or nannies. He loves his nannies, keeps in contact with them now even. He doesn’t understand why people think nannies means sub-parenting cause to him sub-parenting is done by shitty parents, like his mother, not nannies. It’s fair to say he’s a little bitter.

What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?

They get along well enough. His father was the person who instilled in him a strict work ethic, but that also means he wasn’t around often when Andreas was growing up. His dad was also a strict disciplinary which probably explains why Andreas is anal retentive as he is.

Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?

Not yet. He’s due for a moment like that though. So far his life has gone according to how he planned it. There were small moments that have inspired him or pushed him in a certain direction, but nothing that counts as life altering. He’s a stubborn and determined person and he may have witnessed something life altering and somehow convinced himself it wasn’t that important just so he can avoid growing as a person.

On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?

His wallet, car keys and home keys. He will never keep anything else in there. He doesn’t like how certain things make his pants bulge.

Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams/Nightmares?

He doesn’t dream often. He’s had some worrying stress dreams about his teeth falling (he grinds them in his sleep when really stressed) or about failing to achieve a task.

What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?

He’s extremely selfish. His needs come first and it’s not daily needs really, but his work is more important than his partner’s work, he expects them to bend to his schedule and be available when he needs them, but he rarely if never returns the favor. It has ended more than one relationship and this isn’t limited to romantic relationships. His friendships have suffered due to this as well.

How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?

This is just a no, at least not when he means it. Andreas never says I love you to those he actually loves. It’s even debatable if he loves anyone at all. Well, he loves his grandmother very much, but it’s very possible that his inability to tell people he loves them is due to her. They believe that when love is there, words are unnecessary. He’s definitely said it to Danielle, whether he means it is debatable, but they are engaged so that’s close enough to love isn’t it?