my tropes
personal
no social skills, I work alone, hates small talk, doesn't mind a beating, blank stare, late to the punchline, the comically serious, thousand yard stare, forgets to eat, talking to themself, declaration of protection, big brother instinct, longing look, big friendly dog, undying loyalty, loyal phlebotinum, canine loyalty, foolish sibling, responsible sibling, major injury underreaction, im having soul pains, their own worst enemy, brutal honesty, innocently insensitive, awkward silence, sensory overload, im not hungry, comically missing the point, visible sigh, the caretaker, real men cook, nervous tics, competition freak, uninvited to the party, rules lawyer, control freak