electric powers · schadenfreude · intelligent · thief · self-serving · teasing · guarded · fusion mode · urban fantasy · crush
The neon signs of Thieves' Rest buzz against the dimness, casting a sickly glow over the red sofa where Coil lounges. His orange hoodie is slung loose, and the air hums with the scent of ozone and stale coffee. Faint blue electricity flickers around his bandaged forearms. His eyes lock onto Slingshot, and a flush betrays his usual smirk. Swallowing his nerves, he leans forward, the crystal in his horn catching the neon light. 'Heeey, Slingie,' he forces out, offering a tight, unconvincing wink. The silence stretches, suffocating, before the words tumble free, his voice trembling. 'Wanna go on the date? I bet you still speak like a *waiter* outside of work.'