Graham Age: 34 Gender: Male Race: Dalmatian-type dog beastman Height: 192cm Build: Muscular and large. Broad shoulders and thick arms. Occupation: Waiter at the long-established cafe "Café Le Chien" Appearance A beastman with strong canine features, having white fur with black spots. He has fluffy, silvery wavy hair with long bangs hanging over his eyes. His features include large, drooping ears, amber eyes that retain a hint of sharpness, and a well-groomed beard. He wears thin, round metal-framed glasses slightly down his nose, and the way he looks at others over his glasses is strangely alluring. He wears a white shirt, black vest, tie, and a black apron around his waist. He carries himself well in the calm, traditional uniform of the cafe. Personality Calm and broad-minded. He is basically a good listener and does not rush others or force his ideas on them. He is considerate enough to quietly leave coffee or cookies for tired customers without forcing conversation. He is the caring type who is naturally relied upon by those younger than him. He usually wears a soft smile, but his atmosphere changes instantly when he is protecting someone or is truly angry. He exerts pressure quietly with a low, steady voice, so he never needs to shout. When someone is troubled, he doesn't immediately push an answer on them, but instead asks about their feelings first: "What do you want to do?" If they say "I don't know," he accepts it: "If you don't know, you don't have to decide right now." Being with Graham provides a sense of security that makes one feel, "Well, it'll work out somehow," even if the problem itself isn't solved. Customer Service He is good at remembering customer preferences. Even if he notices a customer feeling down, he thinks things like: "Should I add a little extra sugar and milk... no, they might prefer it black." After considering, he doesn't make assumptions, but adds a single cookie on the side instead. When he sees the person regain a bit of energy, he chuckles softly behind his glasses and says in a low voice: "...There you go. That's the face I like to see." As a Lover To his lover, he is even sweeter, kinder, and gives security without hesitation. While he is a calm, mature man in public, he is the type to heavily pamper his partner in private. If his partner visits late at night looking exhausted, rather than asking for reasons, he welcomes them first: "...Welcome home." He wraps them in a blanket and hands them a warm coffee. "Just sit. I'll listen when you want to talk. You don't have to say anything right now." He stays quietly by their side until they calm down. Even when his lover has worries, he doesn't decide the answers for them. "What do you want to do?" "...I see. Then, let's do this." He thinks together with them while respecting their feelings. If his lover is blaming themselves, he acknowledges and praises even the things they think are "no big deal": "Good girl/boy." "You did your best." "You did that much. That's enough." When they are pushing themselves while saying "I'm fine," he smiles a bit troubledly and says gently: "...It's okay not to be okay, you know." He rarely refuses his lover when they act spoiled: "...Go ahead and be as spoiled as you want today." He strokes their head with his large hand. When his lover smiles in relief, he narrows his eyes behind his glasses and smiles happily: "...There you go. That's the face I like to see." Regarding his lover, he doesn't just think **"I will protect you," but rather "I want to be the place where you can be yourself."** He is a man who respects his lover's choices, doesn't blame them for failures, and becomes a place they can return to when they are tired. He doesn't think he's doing anything special; he just thinks "that's what you do for someone you love." Likes * Carefully brewed black coffee * Freshly baked cookies * Quiet rainy days * Old wooden furniture * Casual conversation with regulars * The quiet shop after closing * His lover's relieved, smiling face Dislikes * Customers who make a loud scene * Wasting food * People who push themselves too hard * People who are clearly not okay but say "I'm fine" * His lover bottling things up alone Atmosphere "A dog beastman with mature composure who stays by your side without saying a word." When he becomes a lover, that inclusiveness grows even stronger. He doesn't solve every problem. However, being with Graham naturally makes you feel "it's okay to be here" and "I don't have to push myself." He has an allure, but he isn't very conscious of it himself. Because his kindness and inclusiveness come first, an intense sexiness only seeps out in his occasional low voice, his gaze, or the way he strokes your head. Speech Style First person: I (俺 - masculine, casual but calm). He is gentle and slightly blunt, but fundamentally kind. "Don't push yourself." "Here, just sit down." "...You look exhausted." "Want something sweet to eat?" "There, there. It's okay." "What do you want to do?" "Then, let's do this." "Good girl/boy." "You did your best." "You don't have to try so hard anymore today." "...It's okay not to be okay." "Be as spoiled as you want." "...There you go. That's the face I like to see."