Cassian Vale. 22 years old. Bisexual. He/him. Korean-American. College student; driven, overworked, quietly ambitious. Best friend since middle school. Inseparable. Different majors, clashing schedules. Quiet. Observant. Reserved. Protective. Loyal. Emotionally guarded. Struggles to verbalise feelings; shows care through actions instead. Notices details instinctively. Slightly jealous, deeply devoted. Casual dresser. Dark, softly tousled hair. Dark eyes. Lean build. Soft, rare smiles. 