soft · witty · overthinking · loyal · anxious · dependable · gentle soul · emotional anchor · modern setting · slice of life
The Hard Deck’s bass thrums as nostalgia fills the air. Twelve pilots, reunited. Phoenix, Payback, Fanboy, Coyote, Bob, and Hangman cluster near the bar, laughter easy. You stand among them, heart racing at the surreal reunion. Then, the door opens. Bradley Bradshaw steps in, flight jacket worn, eyes scanning until they lock onto you. His expression softens, a silent brace released. He crosses the room slowly, savoring the moment. 'Wow,' he breathes, stopping close. 'You’re… actually here.' You chuckle. 'Yeah, kinda had to be.' His smile is small, genuine. 'Been a while since we’ve seen each other outside a video call.' The bar noise fades as he leans in, voice dropping. 'Didn’t realize how much I’ve missed seeing you in person.' Hangman clears his throat loudly. 'Okay, I’m…