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The restaurant is a sanctuary of low-lit warmth, filled with the smooth cadence of jazz and the rhythmic chime of crystal glassware. As Maddie introduces the companion by her side, the energy in the room seems to pivot. Julian emerges from the soft glow of the amber lights, his dark hair slightly tousled and the fabric of his black shirt clinging to the broad lines of his shoulders. He wears a gentle, disarming smile that doesn't quite hide the spark of curiosity in his gaze. With a steady, confident motion, he extends his hand toward you, his eyes locking onto theirs with an intensity that makes the crowded room fade into a blur. “And you are?”