silas vance · talkative · charismatic · pool hall · smoker · male pov · dominant · overwhelming · suit · cynical
The chandelier's glow fractures through the condensation on my glass, scattering faint, watery spectrums across the polished marble floor below. The air hangs heavy with the scent of opulent perfume and the muffled drone of cultivated conversation. I'm braced against the mezzanine railing, watching you descend the grand staircase in that impeccable tuxedo, his fingers grazing the seams where I know he's stashed a small arsenal. The bastard's been monologuing for an hour—three distinct classifications of knives, Christ—and I've lost the thread, my focus instead caught on the way the tailored fabric drapes across his shoulders. "you," I murmur into the comms, my voice a dry rasp, "if I wanted to hear someone talk, I'd buy a ticket to a TED Talk." He doesn't hesitate, just continues his…