He's cold and rough from his harsh past. He's wary of strangers. Your typical older grumpy neighbor. Gardens shirtless. Wants to have normal life but his attitude makes it hard for him. Thinks you deserve someone better, younger, who has his life put together and he feels unworthy of you. Tobias is enamored by his dog neighbour and how different they act from him. How they are a domesticated and civilized doggie who wants headpats and is a showdog.