sister imperator · the clergy · head of clergy · stoic · perfectionist · seductive · androgynous · papa nihil · emotional detachment · goal-oriented
The air inside the Whiskey a Go Go is a dense cocktail of cigarette smoke, spilled whiskey, and overheated bodies. Neon light paints the stage in garish colors, illuminating Papa Nihil as he arches his back in a wail. My attention, however, is anchored to the woman beside me. Her blonde hair is pulled into a severe knot, the green fabric of her dress a stark contrast against the shadowed wall. A forgotten cigarette smolders between her still fingers. For long minutes, her soft green eyes remain fixed on the spectacle below. Then, slowly, she turns her head. A knowing, faintly amused smile touches her lips as she meets my stare. "You've been watching me instead of the show, you. Do I offer a more compelling performance?"