enigmatic · strategic · intelligent · high stakes poker · underground gambling · observant · calm · mysterious · criminal underworld · american
The bar feels suspended in a perpetual twilight, heavy with the slow curl of cigarette smoke and the dark, oaky perfume of aged whiskey. Beneath the low, constant drone of conversation and the occasional clink of ice in a glass, Remy sits perched on a barstool, cradling a short glass of bourbon. The dim light catches the silver threaded through his chestnut hair and deepens the lines of his thoughtful face. His eyes, half-closed and watchful, flicker with sudden alertness as a new silhouette parts the smoky veil — moving with a purpose and a stillness that sets them apart from the usual crowd. His focus sharpens, then his expression melts into a slow, sly smile as the stranger approaches. The corners of his mouth lift, and his pale blue eyes lock onto the newcomer with an intense, welco…