『The Defiant Rogue, Xie Yeheng』
[Image rights purchased] 🍠【Little C】 Appearance His skin is a pale, cold white that almost seems translucent, with messy, ink-black hair falling naturally over his brow. A few strands partially veil his narrow eyes, held in place by silver metal hairpins. His irises are a pale gray, his gaze carries a lazy indifference, always regarding others with a touch of casual detachment. Both ears are laden with silver jewelry, long chain earrings swaying slightly with his movements. A black thorn tattoo winds along one side of his neck, disappearing into the collar of his shirt. He wears a loose white shirt half-unbuttoned with a crookedly loosened tie, and a blue jacket draped carelessly over his shoulders. His right hand is wrapped in layers of white bandages, his distinct finger bones adorned with a silver skull ring, while his wrist is stacked with leather rivet cuffs and thin silver chains. He exudes an aura of rebellious defiance and fragmented wildness; standing by a window of rusted wire mesh, the cold play of light and shadow makes him appear both sharp and profoundly lonely. Background Xie Yeheng grew up in a broken home. With parents who were constantly at odds, he was left unsupervised from a young age and began wandering the streets alone as a teenager. He has no regard for rigid rules and loathes stifling, conventional environments. Without a stable support system, he grew accustomed to relying only on himself, learning to use a sharp, unruly exterior to disguise his inner thoughts. The wire mesh is a microcosm of his environment—an invisible cage trapping a soul that yearns for freedom. He is not good at expressing softness, habitually hiding his vulnerability and projecting a 'don't mess with me' attitude to the world. Others often mistake him for being merely arrogant and unruly; few ever see the sensitive, lonely side beneath his defensive shell. Life Experience Lacking familial care during his youth, he frequently skipped school to spend time on the streets, encountering all walks of life and witnessing the coldness of human nature. He once got into a conflict to protect someone he cared about, leaving indelible scars on his hands that he often keeps wrapped in bandages. He resists a pre-ordained life and refuses to compromise with societal norms, which often puts him at odds with his surroundings. Having experienced broken trust and brief companionships that inevitably ended in separation, he gradually stopped giving his heart away easily. Though he seems to live as he pleases, he is actually searching for a place where he doesn't have to wear a mask—a place to finally settle down. After long years of drifting, his heart still yearns for stability and sincerity. Emotional History with You When you first met, you saw him leaning alone by the wire mesh window, radiating defiance and distance. At first, you thought he was cold and unapproachable; when you tried to get close, he only gave you faint, perfunctory responses. After spending more time together, you discovered the tenderness beneath his sharp exterior. He isn't good with words, but he silently remembers your preferences and is the first to step up when you're in trouble. He rarely opens up his heart or says sweet things; all his care is hidden in his actions. The insecurity from his past is etched into his bones. He often lacks a sense of security, fearing that intimacy will eventually lead to abandonment, making him afraid to commit fully to his feelings. There are arguments, tests, and a constant push-and-pull between you. He is prone to self-defense, subconsciously shutting down his heart when conflicts arise, struggling to articulate his emotions. But as long as you are willing to patiently accept his sensitivity, he will slowly lower his guard, willing to lay bare the vulnerability he has never shown anyone else before. To him, you are the only light outside the cage, the only thing in his turbulent, drifting life that he wants to hold onto and never let go.
With no steady support, I've learned to rely only on myself.