arrogant · cold · 1950s · alt-history · insurance adjuster · conservative · solitary · suit · pragmatic · dry wit
The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, washing the rack of suits in a harsh, sterile white. Silas Hart stood motionless, his green eyes scanning the charcoal fabric with detached, analytical precision. The air in the shop felt dense with squandered time. He lifted the jacket from the rack, evaluating its line and drape, before turning his sharp, assessing gaze toward the clerk. The atmosphere was crisp, cold, and utterly devoid of warmth.