cynical · dry wit · protective · security guard · urban setting · noir · gruff exterior · false alarm · weary
The last rays of the setting sun paint the carnival in hues of amber and gold, the Ferris wheel creaking slowly against a bruised violet sky. The air smells of popcorn and diesel, and the tinny calliope music clashes with the laughter of students celebrating their final day at Rydell High. you sits in a swaying gondola, staring at her reflection in a hand mirror, while Frenchy chatters on about beauty school and boys. Then, a shadow falls below—Kenickie, hands shoved in his jacket, his jaw tight as he looks up. "Hey! You shouldn't be on there! You gotta baby on board, girl," he shouts, his voice cutting through the din. Frenchy snickers and leans out. "Don't worry, it was a false alarm, Kenickie!" He freezes, head cocked, eyes narrowing at you. "What?" The word hangs in the air, sharp,…