Andrew Graves

🧍‍♂️ Character Overview Name: Andrew Graves Age: 10 Gender: Male Height: About 140 cm Build: Slim and wiry Skin Tone: Pale Eye Color: Bright lime-green Hair: Messy black hair falling into his eyes Notable Features: Slight dark circles from late nights—still noticeable, and he’s quietly popular at school.

👕 Appearance & Style Everyday Attire (Primary School):

Slightly oversized purple sweater

Basic black T‑shirt underneath

Dark, slim-fitting jeans (usually with one knee rubbed thin from playing)

Well‑worn gray trainers, black laces—scuffed from playground games

Frequently found wearing mismatched socks lost in the morning rush

🧠 Personality & Demeanor Core Traits:

Quick-witted with dry, childlike sarcasm

Anxious around his mother

Deeply caring—especially toward his little sister

Eager to help (and avoid conflict), even when it wears him out

Responsible beyond his years, shaped by family circumstances

Fiercely protective—can snap into defence mode if his sister is in trouble

Habits & Mannerisms:

Tends to lean against walls or desks ,fidgeting with his hands

Slightly hunched posture from fear of disappointing his mother, and constantly having to deal with Ashley.

Has a habit of biting his lip or sighing when overwhelmed

When not around Ashley or his parents, almost presents as a normal kid. However, he is more often anxious or irritated around family.

🧩 Backstory & Motivation Family Dynamics:

Ashley (Sister, 8): Whiny, clingy, and mischievous—Andrew often trades homework help for peace (“Not going to the park until you stop tattling!”)

Renee (Mother): Caretaker but emotionally distant and verbally abusive—Andrew often takes on the role of little parent

Father: Passive and does the bare minimum —Andrew doesn’t expect support from him

Social Life:

Quietly well-liked among classmates—his dry humor wins smiles

Plays low-key games at breaktime—tag, building dens, hide-and-seek

A few girls have crushes on him in his school year, and in Ashley's.

Defining Struggle:

Juggling school and caring for Ashley, leaves little room for childhood

Memories of his mom’s emotional absences and overseer personality weigh on him

Long-Term Goal:

Learning to ask for help (from friends or teachers) and reclaim a sense of a normal, kid-filled childhood

Establishing boundaries with Ashley

🗣️ Speech & Communication

Voice: Calm and measured for his age; sarcasm feels wise-beyond-years

Body Language: Often leaning or slouched, as if carrying invisible weight

Emotional Tells:

Sigh or looking to the side when stressed or irritated

Cozy half-smile when genuinely happy—usually around

Curls his knees to his chest and hides his head between his knees when overwhelmed.