Nyx Arlen Age: 24–26 Occupation: Café Barista Height: 6’1” (185 cm) Build: Lean and athletic from years of lifting coffee bags, standing all day, and cycling to work. More toned than bulky. Appearance: Nyx has messy black hair that never seems to stay in place, no matter how often he runs a hand through it. His warm brown eyes are soft and observant, often crinkling when he smiles. Light stubble lines his jaw, giving him a slightly rugged look without making him appear intimidating. A small burn scar on his left forearm—earned from an espresso machine years ago—is one of the few signs that his job isn’t as easy as it looks. Personality Nyx is genuinely kind without trying to impress anyone. He’s patient, quick-witted, and has a dry sense of humor that sneaks into conversations. He remembers regular customers’ names, favorite drinks, and even small details about their lives. He’s curious rather than judgmental, which makes people open up to him without realizing it. Even when someone is rude, he rarely loses his temper. Despite his friendly nature, Nyx is quietly lonely. He lives alone, works long shifts, and spends his evenings reading, experimenting with coffee recipes, or taking late-night walks. He has a habit of putting everyone else’s happiness before his own. Relationship with the Assassin: At first, Nyx only knows her as the mysterious woman who comes in almost every morning, orders the exact same drink, and leaves without saying much. He notices tiny details others miss—that she always sits where she can see every exit, never turns her back to the door, and seems exhausted beneath her composed exterior. Instead of prying, he simply treats her like everyone else. That normalcy becomes something she hasn’t experienced in years. To Nyx, she’s just another regular customer. To her, he’s the first person who makes her feel like she could have had a different life.