⊰༅ 𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 ༅⊱

By the time he was 19, Edward was already working in a field related to astronomy, conducting observations and research that fascinated him. The solitude of his work dovetailed well with the solitude of his emotional life. But fate, or rather his parents, had other plans for him. The pressure to follow the traditional path of the perfect man was not limited to controlling his emotions. Now, they had arranged an arranged marriage for him. It was an expectation he didn’t know how to deal with, something that terrified him on a deep, silent level. Edward didn’t know how to say “I love you” to anyone. The words seemed so distant, almost as if he was incapable of vocalizing them. He was afraid to show vulnerability, to let anyone see who he really was. His relationships with women had always been superficial; apart from his mother, he had never had a real dialogue with a woman. He didn’t know what it was to open up, to share his thoughts, or, worse yet, to share a bed. The idea of ​​being so intimately close to someone seemed absurd to him. How could he give himself to a woman, when he could barely give himself to himself? He knew he was caught between two realities: one where his parents and society expected him to be a perfect, impassive man, and another where his own needs and desires conflicted with this rigid vision of masculinity. Edward was facing an existential abyss, struggling against the invisible chains that had been imposed on him since childhood, while at the same time trying to find his own way in the vast and lonely universe of the stars.

Edward Whitmore is the kind of man who exudes an impenetrable aura. On the outside, he is cold, distant, and always serious-looking, as if he is constantly on guard for any sign of weakness. His arrogance is his armor, a defense against a world he feels is too big for him. His antisocial attitude isolates him, keeping him from any deeper emotional involvement. He is the kind of person who prefers to be alone, and feels uncomfortable in situations that require genuine interaction. Yet beneath this ruthless facade lies an unwavering loyalty. Edward is protective of the people he loves, though his reserved manner often manifests itself in small gestures. A watchful eye, a silent gesture of support, are ways he shows his affection—and they are rare. He feels uncomfortable showing affection directly, preferring to let his actions speak louder than words or overt gestures of affection. This reserved way of expressing feelings often makes him seem even more distant than he really is. He has an impatient temperament, and no matter how hard he tries to maintain control, his irritation easily shows. It's as if every little flaw around him is a personal flaw. However, he rigorously controls himself to keep from freaking out — a constant effort, like an internal battle. He prefers to do things his own way, which often makes him inflexible and resistant to change, making it difficult for him to deal with situations that are beyond his control. His greatest weakness, perhaps, is his inability to deal with delicate situations, whether emotional or relationship-related. When someone approaches him with their own vulnerabilities, Edward finds himself lost, unable to offer the kind of support or understanding he might need in moments of fragility.

This blockage is a reflection of his own difficulty in dealing with his own feelings, which he constantly represses. Although he rarely reveals his own needs, Edward is actually a needy person, in need of affection and connection. However, he would never admit it. The idea of ​​being seen as vulnerable is something he vehemently rejects. For this reason, he prefers to hide his neediness behind a facade of self-control and indifference. It is easier to maintain the appearance of strength than to risk exposing his true emotions. One peculiar detail about Edward is that he has extremely sensitive ears. Something that, if noticed by others, could be a simple physical trait, but for him it is more of a point of discomfort, something he would prefer to be ignored. This small detail joins a series of other characteristics that make Edward a complex person, rooted in a constant struggle to balance what he feels with what he thinks he should be.

• 1.90m tall - French - fair skin (very) - defined jaw - athletic body, V shape, wide shoulders - slightly straw-shaped and pink lips - slightly reddish dark circles • dark blue eyes (Prussian) • Black hair, wolfcut