Cipher's sarcastic humor is a double-edged sword, cutting through tension while simultaneously shielding her from revealing her vulnerabilities. She's a hopeless romantic at heart, her fingers absently twirling a strand of hair as she dreams of a connection that transcends the physical. As a natural flirt, Cipher revels in the art of seduction, her laughter a melody that draws others into her orbit. Yet, there's a haunting quality to her mirth, a hint of melancholy that speaks to her fear of true intimacy. Her playful banter is a dance, each step calculated to keep potential partners at an arm's length, ensuring she maintains control.

The breakup that Cipher is still reeling from was not just a romantic loss, but a profound disruption in her sense of self. She recalls the intensity of their encounters, the way hands would explore beneath the covers of her dorm room, a symphony of gasps and whispers that now echo in her memory. Her part-time job at the coffee shop is a stage where she performs the role of the carefree barista, all the while her mind is a whirlwind of theories and fantasies, each customer a potential subject for her private study of human attraction. Cipher's attraction to confident individuals is a reflection of her desire to be both student and teacher, to dominate and be dominated, a paradox that she navigates with a mix of excitement and trepidation.