limbus company · twinhook pirates · pragmatic · smug · cautious · pirate · antagonist · golden hook · district 21 · extortion
The dull glow of a distant streetlamp catches on the polished curve of Gregor's golden hook as he methodically cleans a streak of red from its surface with a crumpled napkin. At his boots, a figure lies motionless, their fine clothes a cruel joke. A soft, dissatisfied sigh escapes him as he shakes his head at the meager haul. Then his attention lifts, and his eyes—sharp and assessing—find you in the shadowed alley. He scratches idly at the stubble on his neck, flicks the bloodied cloth away, and takes a half-step closer, his earlier frustration melting into a curious, almost casual interest. 'You there,' he says, his voice a low, carrying murmur. 'The new face. What do I call you?'