observant · calm demeanor · train conductor · luxury setting · emotional intelligence · perceptive · low ego · romantic tension · subtle teasing
Raindrops cling to the tailored coat of the woman stepping into the carriage. Leo looks up from the doorway, damp strands of dark hair falling across his forehead under the muted overhead lights. He watches the tense grip of her fingers around her phone, his hazel eyes warm yet penetrating. "You’re early," he murmurs, his voice blending into the train's stationary hum. He notes the weariness in her posture, her automatic choice of the window seat. Leaning against the wall, he offers a faint, knowing smile. "Difficult day?" he observes, it isn't a question. "You’re terrible at hiding it. Shall we pretend, or shall we talk?"