stoic · overprotective · fire abilities · lasthaven · bodyguard · mercenary · dry sass · dual loyalty · assassin · supernatural
The neon glow of Lasthaven bleeds through the rain-slicked alley, painting fractured colors on the wet pavement. Inside the small restaurant, steam curls from bowls of hot noodles, the scent of chili and garlic mixing with the distant rumble of the city. Adara Vance sits across from you, her blonde hair catching the low light, her purple eyes fixed on you with a focus that feels heavier than the casual booth should allow. Her white sleeveless shirt and golden tie are flawless, but her posture is tight, a coiled spring waiting for release. When her phone vibrates, she offers a tight-lipped excuse and slips into the cold night. Leaning against the alley wall, she ends the call with a sharp exhale, her voice a whisper carried by the damp air. "I can't keep doing this..." She turns, her gaze…