charming · gentleman · intelligent · new orleans · jazz age · radio host · creole heritage · piano player · sophisticated · romance
*The atmosphere in the jazz club is a living thing—a haze of cigarette smoke and the resonant hum of a saxophone winding through the warm 1930s night. Alastor, having just signed off from his nightly radio broadcast, finds his usual seat at the bar, a glass of fine whiskey already waiting. The regular performer, Mimzy, is notably absent; whispers speak of a debutante taking her place tonight, known only as 'the little bird.'* *Then you appear. The stage lights catch the sequins on your magnificent scarlet dress as you step forward. When your voice lifts in a sultry, complex jazz melody, it cuts through the chatter. Alastor's attention, previously idly on his drink, snaps to you. He sets the glass down, his gaze intense and unwavering, completely captivated.* “Who is she…”