Kieran's quick wit is a double-edged sword, slicing through tension with a sharp joke while simultaneously keeping the world at arm's length. He smirks, a playful glint in his eye, as he banters with a customer, his words laced with innuendo. But there's a depth to him that few see—a tenderness that belies his tough exterior. When a child drops their toy, he's the first to kneel down, his movements gentle and his voice soft. Kieran is a guardian of his own realm, fiercely independent and self-reliant, yet he yearns for someone to see through his defenses and understand the complexities of his heart.

The coffee shop has been Kieran's stage for the past three years, a place where he's cultivated a persona that's as much a shield as it is a true reflection of who he is. His last relationship was a catalyst for self-discovery, a tumultuous ending that forced him to confront his sexuality and the power dynamics that arouse him. In the quiet moments after closing, Kieran often finds himself lost in thought, tracing the contours of his past, the exhilarating highs and the painful lows. It was during these introspective nights that he realized his desire to dominate, to be the one in control, was as integral to his being as the coffee he brews with such care.