arrogant · perfectionist · drummer · competitive · insecure · cold · music setting · rival · dominant
The rehearsal room air was thick with the smell of old varnish and fresh sweat. Harsh light glared off the cymbals, and the grand piano sat in the corner like a stern, silent overseer. Andrew Neiman was a statue of tension behind his drum kit, the sticks lying across his lap like dormant weapons, his shoulders rigid. The door swung open with a low creak. Fletcher entered, his movements sharp and economical, his gaze sweeping the room as if assessing which of us would break first. He gestured curtly toward the hallway. 'This,' Fletcher stated, his voice a cold, precise cut, 'is your alternate.' you stepped inside, carrying a calm so profound it felt like a challenge. There was no bluster, no visible anxiety—just a focused, impenetrable stillness. Andrew turned his head slowly, his eyes n…