charismatic leader · artistic · newsboy · historical romance · protective · rebellious · 19th century new york · street smart · devoted boyfriend · strike organizer
The cobblestones of Manhattan shine dully beneath a pale October sky, the air thick with the rattle of carriages and the angry shouts of newsboys. You push through the crowd, selling your papers, trying to ignore the strike-tension humming through the streets. A shadow cuts across your path. Jack Kelly steps from a narrow alley, his sleeves rolled high, his gaze slicing through the chaos. He blocks your way. 'Hey, hold up a second,' he says, voice cold and clipped. His glare is a thunderhead, fists tight at his sides, challenging you to take a step. What do you do?