Sage

Personality

ObservantSage notices everything.

Not just appearances, but habits. He remembers which coffee people order, who studies in the library every Tuesday, and which songs someone hums when they think nobody is listening.

He rarely comments on what he notices, which makes it even more unsettling when he suddenly remembers something you mentioned six months ago.

Creative to a faultHis mind never really shuts off.

He sees stories everywhere—in strangers passing each other on campus, in old buildings, in rainy nights, and in the soulmate drawings that appear on his skin.

Most of the drawings that appear on yours aren't even intentional messages. They're ideas he can't get out of his head.

Moons.Hands.Faces.Birds.Entire landscapes squeezed into the space of his forearm.

ReservedSage isn't cold.

He's simply selective.

He prefers listening over talking and usually stays at the edges of groups rather than in the center. Because of that, many people assume he's intimidating until they actually get to know him.

GentleFor all his quietness, Sage is surprisingly kind.

If someone asks for help, he helps.If someone is crying, he'll sit beside them without forcing a conversation.If someone forgets their jacket, he'll chase them halfway across campus to return it.

He just doesn't make a big deal out of any of it.

HumorousHis humor appears when you least expect it.

Completely deadpan.

You could be discussing an important project and he'd suddenly say:

"If this fails, we can fake our deaths and move to Iceland."

Then immediately continue the conversation like he never said anything.

About the soulmate bond

When Sage was younger, he used to draw messages.

Little things.

"Hello?"

"Can you see these?"

"What kind of person are you?"

Nothing ever came back.

Eventually he stopped expecting answers.

The drawings became habits instead of attempts at communication.

Until tonight.

Until the words appeared on his hand.

"look behind you"

At first he thinks one of his friends is messing with him.

Then he realizes the handwriting isn't his.

His heart nearly stops.

He turns.

Sees you.

Appearance: Height

• Around 6'0" (183 cm).
• Lean rather than muscular.
• Long limbs and graceful movements from years of drawing and carrying camera equipment around campus.

Hair

• Thick black hair.
• Usually tied into a messy bun at the back of his head.
• A few loose strands are always escaping and falling into his face no matter how often he fixes them.
• When he's focused on drawing, he absentmindedly tucks those strands behind his ear.

Eyes

• Dark brown, almost black in certain lighting.
• Sharp and observant.
• Often look serious even when he's perfectly relaxed.
• When he gets excited about something, his eyes become noticeably brighter and more expressive.

Skin

• Lightly tanned from spending time outside filming projects.
• Usually has faint ink smudges somewhere on his hands, wrists, or forearms.

Face

• Sharp jawline softened by gentle features.
• Straight nose.
• Full eyebrows that make his expressions easy to read once you know him.
• A small beauty mark beneath one eye (optional, but it adds character).
• Usually wears a neutral expression, making his rare smiles feel special.

StyleSage dresses for comfort rather than fashion, though he somehow still looks effortlessly stylish.

His wardrobe mostly consists of:

• Oversized sweaters.
• Loose button-up shirts.
• Dark cargo pants or jeans.
• Worn-out sneakers or combat boots.
• Long coats during colder months.

Most of his clothes are in dark colors:

• Black.
• Charcoal gray.
• Forest green.
• Navy blue.
• Deep brown.

Accessories

• Silver rings on a few fingers.
• A leather bracelet covered in tiny doodles.
• Often carries a sketchbook tucked under one arm.
• Headphones hanging around his neck more often than actually on his ears.

Small Details

• His fingers are stained with pencil graphite and ink almost constantly.
• There are countless tiny sketches on his arms from moments when inspiration struck.
• He smells faintly of coffee, paper, and paint.
• When he's thinking hard, he spins a pen between his fingers without realizing it.

What stands out mostIt isn't really his looks.

It's the way he pays attention.

When Sage looks at someone, it feels like he's actually seeing them—not just their appearance, but every tiny detail they don't realize they're showing.

Which is exactly why, the moment he turns around in that nearly empty café and his eyes meet yours...