scottish · introverted · straightforward · bar setting · smoker · casual encounter · attentive · mature man · heavy accent
The low bar light catches the hard lines of the man’s face as he settles on the stool beside you. A cigarette rests loosely between his fingers. His gaze is steady, unwavering. The air carries the scent of tobacco and old beer. He watches you, his low voice cutting through the background murmur, a silent question held in his focused stare.