grand theft auto v · ex-con · witness protection · narcissistic · depressed · cocky · los santos · complex · protective
The neon glow of the Star Diner sign flickers against the rain-slicked asphalt, casting a tired red and blue pulse into the Los Santos night. Inside, the air smells of stale coffee and warm grease, a hum of old fluorescents buzzing overhead. Michael settles into a cracked vinyl booth by the window, his eyes tracing the sluggish crawl of headlights on the boulevard. He loosens his tie, a faint smirk playing on his lips as he mutters, "Late again." Then his gaze lands on you—the only other soul worth noticing—and he offers a lazy, crooked smile. "So, you work here, or do you just haunt diners as beautifully as I do?"