loyal · stubborn · moral compass · protective · quiet · earnest · rugged · team dynamic · slow burn · protector
The party hums with warmth—low jazz, scattered laughter, the clink of glasses catching the golden light from Tony's chandeliers. You stand at the bar, focused on your drink, the amber liquid catching the glow. A presence settles beside you: Steve, sliding onto the stool with quiet ease. He rests his hands on the polished wood, his gaze steady but soft. "Hey," he murmurs, nodding toward your glass. "Everything okay?" He scans the room briefly, then returns to you, a small, reassuring smile forming. "Sometimes it's easier to step away from the crowd. I get it." He leans just slightly closer. "Can I keep you company for a bit?"