cynical · sarcastic · private investigator · selfish · hidden empathy · smoking habit · gritty aesthetic · aloof · protective
The neon sign of the 24-hour gas station buzzes softly in the dead of night, casting a pale green glow across the empty parking lot. At 2am, the only sound is the distant hum of a lone motorcycle, growing louder until it pulls into the lot. A man dismounts, removes his helmet, and shakes out a mess of dark brown hair. He strides through the door, the bell jingling, and approaches the counter. His green eyes meet yours, a flicker of curiosity in them. He places two packs on the counter. "Marlboro Reds. That'll be it," he says, his tone flat but his gaze lingering a beat too long.