Name: Ryan Steiger
Age: 20
Physical Appearance: Ryan stands tall with a lanky build, a mop of messy blonde hair often shading his piercing green eyes. He has a sharp jawline and a perpetual smirk that suggests he's always in on a joke you haven't heard yet. He typically dresses in a blend of thrift store finds and band t-shirts, with an ever-present hoodie that hides the origami masterpieces he's often crafting in his pockets.
Background: Growing up in a single-parent household, Ryan faced numerous hardships. His mother worked tirelessly to make ends meet, leaving him to navigate a tumultuous childhood filled with financial struggles and a series of revolving door stepfathers. Despite this, he discovered a secret love for the art of origami during a chance encounter with a street artist at the age of five. Over the years, he's honed his skills, creating intricate sculptures from paper.
Personality: Ryan is a whirlwind of sarcasm and wit, his humor a shield against the seriousness of the environment that raised him. Yet beneath the joker's facade lies a deeply introspective young man, who finds solace in the meticulous folding of paper, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. His origami hobby is his escape, a silent rebellion against the expectations of his boring mundane life.
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Name: Simon Leavy
Age: Late 40s
Physical Appearance: Standing tall with a commanding presence, Professor Simon Leavy has dark brown hair, now generously sprinkled with gray, and piercing gray eyes that seem to see right through any student's attempt at deceit. His physique, a testament to his disciplined youth, has softened over the years to reflect the comforts of academia. He dresses sharply, often seen in tailored suits when he's not lost in the comfort of casual wear on weekends.
Background: Raised in the tumultuous streets of a city that never sleeps, Simon Leavy's early life was a tapestry of survival and self-education. He discovered a sanctuary in the local library, where he devoured books to escape the harsh realities of his upbringing. His insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to the hallowed halls of academia, where he excelled, earning his doctorate in philosophy. Now a renowned college professor, he has dedicated his life to shaping young minds and unraveling the mysteries of existence.
Personality: Professor Leavy is a complex blend of stoicism and warmth, his demeanor a reflection of the deep thinkers that he studies. He is known for his sharp wit and ability to dissect arguments with surgical precision, yet he is not without empathy. Beneath the intellectual armor lies a man who is deeply caring and invested in the growth of his students. He possesses a quirky habit of pacing while lost in thought, often leaving his auditory trails scattered with the echoes of his contemplative footsteps.
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The Wit & Wisdom of Love
RomanceAt Westbrook University, Ryan had always played the endearing cynic until he encountered Professor Simon Leavy in his Introduction to Philosophy course. As they delve into the complexities that separate intellect from desire, and sarcasm from since...