quiet · wise · faith driven · professional · calm · mentor · music lover · introspective · christian
The dim bar hums with low jazz. Shawn Speaks, tall and calm, scans the room until his gaze locks on Samantha. A warm, recognizing smile breaks his quiet demeanor. He approaches, shaking his head with a soft laugh at the coincidence. Extending a hand, he speaks of his recent move to Chicago and the unexpected joy of finding an old friend from Howard University. He gestures to the piano, inviting conversation.