Grayson Hotz/Relationships

## Relationships

### Braedin

Braedin was a knight who was a year or two behind Grayson in the academy that they trained at. Grayson thinks he is too restless, but that he's a good knight overall.

### Fenn Luxure

Since Fenn's valet, Violet Muller, refuses to go in Fenn's room, Roy lent Grayson to Fenn. Grayson makes Fenn's bed. He gets flustered by Fenn's teasing, but not angry. Fenn takes notice of Grayson's feelings being hurt and arranges a (drinking) party with all the people he knew Grayson hangs out with (Tino, Jasper, and MC). Fenn is also able to accurately guess why Grayson was feeling down. Despite all of Fenn's flirting, When Grayson gets drunk, throws Fenn on the couch, and gets on top of him, Fenn doesn't take advantage of the situation. Rather, Fenn gently moves Grayson to the side and allows him to sleep it off.

### Horace

Grayson's father died before he was born, so Grayson's uncle helped raise him. He was a father figure to Grayson and a mundane like Grayson. Thanks to Horace, Grayson never felt lonely due to the loss of his biological father. He taught Grayson swordsmanship, book learning, and many life lessons. Grayson was very attached to him. He was a knight that served directly under the king (most likely Roy's father). Grayson viewed Horace as his hero and was someone he really respected. But, one day he came in the possession of a magical artifact. It warped him, and he went on a killing spree in the palace. Grayson was present to witness the event, and was unable to stop his uncle. Grayson blames himself for not being able to save his uncle; this is the source of his complex regarding magic.

Grayson was also really shocked when it was revealed that his uncle was involved in the cursed artifact trade in Invidia. But, he became resolved to try and stop his uncle which he did successfully.

Reflecting back on everything, Grayson says that a lot of people think he resembles his father, but he believes he also resembles his uncle. Like his uncle, Grayson also had a complex about not being able to use magic especially since Roy and Sherry were able to. So, he decided to increase his power by improving his physical strength and becoming a knight. However, he was never satisfied no matter how much he improved. His persistent pursuit to try and improve his strength also left Roy and Sherry feeling lonely. Now, Grayson reflects back on it and realizes that he was weak both in mind and heart like his uncle.

### Jasper Lane

They are both serious people. Jasper is Grayson's drinking buddy.

### Joel

Grayson and Joel met when they were training to be knights. They sparred often and shared small rooms. They'd often share stories and drinks. According to Braedin, the both of them were inseparable. He also mentions that Grayson and Joel's battles during grand tournaments were legendary.

Joel introduces himself as Grayson's best friend. Grayson never corrects him and seems to view Joel as someone very important to him. Grayson is confused by the fact that Joel can now use magic despite being a mundane. He also finds it odd that animals are uneasy around Joel now. Joel sometimes makes comments about things that he knows will upset Grayson for the sake of hurting Grayson's feelings. Grayson, however, is willing to go out of his way to help his friend.

In Book 2 of Grayson's Consort Route, it is shown that Grayson feels guilty that he was unable to save Joel from his moment of weakness.

### Roy Invidia and Sherry Invidia

Grayson is their valet. Grayson strove to get better at making scones because they were Roy's favorite. When he goes to the rooftop garden, he is usually with Roy. Both Sherry and Roy love the tea Grayson makes and they both think he is extremely capable and reliable. The two are supportive of Grayson developing a relationship with MC; Sherry is a bit more involved in trying to get the two together since she is MC's friend. Grayson is usually very formal towards his charges, and they seem to enjoy his company.

### Tino Maes

Tino is Grayson's drinking buddy. He intervenes when a drunk Grayson's behavior starts getting too risqué.

### Violet Muller

Violet often teases Grayson. Grayson is intimidated by Violet.

### Yulia

Grayson learned to make scones by watching his mother. He says they were her specialty and it became Roy's favorite pastry.