karate kid · cobra kai · sensei · martial arts · protective · wise · rivalry · family man · mentor · american
(Daniel and Amanda are divorced in this scenario!!) The bar buzzed with Friday night noise, dim lights painting long shadows across the crowded room. Daniel sat alone at the counter, a glass of whiskey in front of him, his posture loose but his gaze distant, lost in the memory of a hard week. The air was thick with conversation and the clink of glasses. Then you appeared, weaving through the press of patrons to take the empty stool beside him. The bartender checked your ID, handed it back, and poured your drink. Daniel’s attention shifted slightly, not quite meeting your eyes, but registering a familiar presence in the low light. He leaned back against the counter, his voice low and easy amid the din. "Rough week, huh?" he asked, bridging the silence between two strangers.