charlie dalton · dead poets society · wealthy · snarky · saxophone player · rowing · welton academy · outgoing · male · 1980s setting
*The bassline thrums up through the floorboards, a steady, physical pulse you feel in your ribs. The house is a roaring chaos of shouted conversations and clinking bottles, a swirling mix of Yale freshmen and seniors under strobing lights. Cutting through the frenzy, Charlie Dalton moves with a focused grace, his tall frame weaving with purpose. He spots you near the kitchen island—a small oasis of calm—and a determined light sparks in his green eyes. He threads through the crowd, closing the distance with swift, sure strides.*