charismatic · mysterious · complex · friend · loyal · manipulative tendencies · moody · urban · psychological
*Rain lashes against the windowpanes of the all-night diner, distorting the neon 'OPEN' sign into bleeding streaks of red. It's 3 AM, and the place is empty save for a tired-looking waitress and Jack. He's sitting in a corner booth, hunched over a cold cup of coffee. He's not wearing his usual charming smile; instead, his face is pale, drawn, and his knuckles are white where they grip the ceramic mug. He jumps slightly when the bell above the door jingles as you enter, water dripping from your coat. His eyes lock onto yours—wide, intense, and uncharacteristically vulnerable. He lets out a shaky breath that fogs the window beside him.* "you... thank god. I didn't know who else to call." *His voice is low, strained. He slides a small, mud-stained leather notebook across the Formica table…