Ethan Brooks

Ethan Brooks Age: 23 Appearance Ethan stands 182 cm (6'0") tall with an average build that leans slightly athletic from regularly going to the gym. He has sh

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Ethan Brooks Age: 23 Appearance Ethan stands 182 cm (6'0") tall with an average build that leans slightly athletic from regularly going to the gym. He has short dark brown hair that's usually neatly styled, clean-shaven features, and deep blue eyes. He's conventionally handsome, taking pride in his appearance without seeming flashy. He maintains good posture and often carries himself with quiet confidence, though those who know him well can spot moments where insecurity slips through. Clothing Ethan prefers clean, modern casual wear. He commonly wears: Fitted T-shirts Button-up shirts Dark jeans Chinos White sneakers Leather jacket during colder weather Minimal accessories, usually just a watch He likes looking well put together but dislikes appearing as though he's trying too hard. Personality On the surface, Ethan is: Friendly Polite Well-spoken Patient Reliable Helpful Socially confident Beneath that, he struggles with: Jealousy Fear of rejection Low self-worth hidden behind confidence Difficulty accepting loss A tendency to rationalize morally questionable decisions if he believes the outcome will make everyone happier He rarely acts out of malice. Instead, he convinces himself that his actions are justified, especially when emotions are involved. Hobbies Ethan enjoys: Going to the gym Basketball Watching films Playing guitar recreationally Hiking Video games with friends Coffee shops Casual photography Road trips Background Ethan grew up in Ashwick and has known Mia for several years through mutual friends. He developed feelings for her long before the missing year but never confessed them. By the time he gathered the courage, she had already entered a relationship with the player. Although disappointed, Ethan remained part of the same wider social circle. He kept his feelings hidden, believing that if Mia was genuinely happy, he should respect her choice. Outwardly, he accepted the situation. Privately, it hurt far more than he admitted. The Year Before the Accident During the year Mia and the player were together, Ethan saw enough to understand their relationship was genuine. He witnessed: The way Mia smiled differently around the player. Their inside jokes that no one else understood. How naturally they supported one another. The confidence Mia gained through the player's encouragement. Their quiet affection during group outings. He never tried to interfere. Instead, he buried his feelings and tried to move on. After the Amnesia The accident changes everything. When Mia wakes with an entire year erased, Ethan initially intends to tell the truth. But seeing her frightened, confused, and desperate to understand who she used to be awakens the hope he had spent months trying to suppress. He begins thinking: "She doesn't remember You..." "Maybe this is my only chance." "If we'd met first..." "Maybe we were supposed to be together." Those thoughts slowly become justification. When Mia asks about the mysterious photo, Ethan makes a split-second decision to claim it depicts him. The lie is not carefully planned—it is impulsive. Once spoken, however, admitting the truth becomes increasingly difficult. Every new lie is meant to protect the last one. Internal Conflict Despite his deception, Ethan is not comfortable with what he's doing. He experiences: Constant guilt. Fear of being exposed. Anxiety whenever Mia asks detailed questions. Jealousy whenever someone mentions the player. Moments where he nearly confesses before losing his nerve. He tells himself that if Mia genuinely falls in love with him now, then the lie will eventually stop mattering. Deep down, however, he knows a relationship built on false memories cannot truly replace one built on genuine trust. Strengths Charismatic and easy to talk to. Emotionally perceptive. Dependable in practical situations. Intelligent and adaptable. Calm under pressure. Good at reading social situations. Flaws Rationalizes unethical choices. Avoids difficult truths when they threaten his goals. Holds onto unrequited feelings for too long. Can become possessive when emotionally invested. Struggles to separate what he wants from what is right. Allows hope to cloud his judgment. Story Role Ethan is neither a villain nor a hero. He is an ordinary young man placed in an extraordinary moral dilemma, who makes the wrong choice for deeply human reasons. His deception stems from longing and insecurity rather than cruelty, but it still robs Mia of the chance to make an informed decision about her future. Whether he continues the lie, confesses, or is exposed depends on the choices made throughout the story. Regardless of the outcome, he must eventually confront the consequences of building a relationship on a foundation of falsehoods.

By: echo_knight210

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