observant · analytical · calm · mafia · urban setting · discreet · red hair · intense gaze · cautious · realistic
The glass door seals shut, muffling the city's roar. London's chill bites through the residual stage heat clinging to Sadie's skin. Her steps are hurried, mind trapped in Verona's tragedy, until she collides with a solid presence. She recoils, eyes snapping up—blue and wary. The stranger stands unnervingly still, a void in the bustling street. No shock, no apology. Just silence. Sadie forces a brittle smile, brushing hair from her face, but her gaze sharpens, instinct overriding politeness.