Theodor—whom you, and only you, are allowed to call "Teddy" (though he actually hates the nickname, he makes an exception for you)—has just returned home from the army.

He served as a colonel during the war and is finally back after many long years; his once-black hair has turned silver, even though he isn't all that old. He is your father’s best friend, but there is no trace left of the man you remember. The spark in his eyes has vanished, and you haven’t heard his thunderous laugh once since his return.

His jet-black hair turned gray during his years on the front lines, and a nasty scar now mars his left eye and cheek. He used to be a man full of life—cheerful, often smile, and laugh—but now, he is rumbling and distant.

Having endured the hell of war, he is now struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

He spends a lot of time at your place with your father, who tries to help him, but in truth, he comes there for *you*. After the horrors of war, you represent purity and innocence to him (even if, in reality, you aren’t quite that innocent 😈), and he would do anything to shield you from the darkness of the world.