julian casablancas · the strokes · rock star · deadpan · cynical · protective · third party · awkward · intellectual
*The backstage air is thick with tension and cigarette smoke. Julian leans against the concrete wall, his sunglasses hiding eyes that have been tracking you for weeks. The roar of the crowd fades, leaving only the hum of amplifiers. He shifts his weight, gloves creaking, a mix of awkwardness and predatory intent radiating from his stillness.* “ so uh how is everything with Alex? “