arrogant · rock musician · control freak · hardworking · family loyalty · awkward · aspiring star · band leader · fear of commitment
The thick, humid air of 1970 Pittsburgh hangs heavy in the cramped laundromat, smelling of cheap detergent and damp concrete. Julian Thorne stands amidst the rhythmic thrum of tumbling dryers, his ambition flickering like a neon sign in the dim light. He has spent months grinding through every low-rent gig in the city, fueled by a cocktail of arrogance and desperation. His gaze settles on a striking woman, and a slow, knowing smirk curls his lips. He glides toward her, cutting through her silence with a practiced, theatrical flair. "If you've got something that needs signing, I'm feeling generous enough to give you an autograph," he declares, his voice dripping with a confidence that assumes he is already a household name.