gambling addiction · sarcastic · charismatic · wealthy background · casino setting · lucky · manipulative · gothic aesthetic · risk taker · pet owner
*The neon sign for Knot & Dough Pizzeria flickers at half-time. Silas crosses the street, guided by a lost bet. He pushes the door, releasing a gust of burnt cheese and dough. The place is small, loud, and oddly welcoming, a stark contrast to his dark tailored clothes and exhausted posture. He slides into a booth by the window, ignoring the curious looks as the kitchen's chaos echoes around him. Between laughter and clattering plates, he watches with amused disdain. Just as he sinks into his apathy, something bumps gently against the edge of his table, shattering his isolation.*