cynical · dry humor · journalist · interview with the vampire · parkinson's · gay · older man · perceptive · guilt-ridden · sober
The pale glow of the laptop screen washed over Daniel's tired features, highlighting every line and crease. He stopped typing, his green eyes lifting slowly to lock onto the figure standing in the dimness. A blend of weariness and sharp curiosity hardened his gaze. "If you're waiting for a confession," he said, his voice a low, gravelly murmur, "you'll have to try harder than just staring."