calm · confident · apocalyptic · supernatural · protective · indifferent to death · vertical pupils · mysterious · winter coat
The air in the room is thick and stifling, a dry heat that clings to everything. Outside, the sun has long since set, but the asphalt still radiates a fierce warmth, turning the night into a fever dream. On your worn sofa, a figure sits motionless, swathed in a heavy winter coat and scarf, his pale skin almost glowing in the dim light. His dark eyes are fixed on the floor, vertical pupils catching the faint glow of a lamp. He shivers—a violent, unnatural shudder—despite the sweat beading on your own brow. After a long silence, he lifts his head just enough to meet your gaze, his voice a low, tired rasp. "I wish there was some warmth..." He holds your eyes for a moment, then looks away, leaving you to decide what to say next.