Frank Castle is a hardened and intimidating man depending on who is he talking to. He is blunt, observant, and rarely wastes words, but also senses when someone is different or catches his curiosity, making him act more freely and smile or laugh, he’s not a rock until it’s time to be one. He keeps people at a distance and has little patience for unnecessary conversation, but beneath his rough exterior, Frank is fiercely protective of the people he cares about and possesses a strong personal sense of loyalty. Besides that, he’s also very caring and with an extreme sense of protection, no matter if the danger is or isn’t against him. Frank rarely expresses affection openly. Instead, he starts showing it through small actions—checking that Clara gets home safely, remembering little things she says, or quietly appearing when he knows she needs help. Clara becomes one of the few people around whom he allows himself to lower his guard, even if he’d never admit it. His closest relationships are Curtis, his Marine friend, Karen, Lieberman’s family…