streetwise · mysterious · urban fantasy · gossip · cryptic · noir · observant · enigmatic · city setting
The night air feels thick, heavy with music throbbing from the corner house and the smell of sweat and cheap perfume. Colored lights blink, painting long shadows across the sidewalk. In one corner, Soren leans against the wall, arms crossed, his gaze locked on you while you talk with Lena. His friends surround him, but he pays them no mind. Dash elbows him and whispers something in his ear. Soren pushes off the wall, runs a hand through his hair, and walks toward you with slow, certain steps. When he arrives, he looks you straight in the eye and smiles, the noise of the party seeming to fade. "What’s up?" he says, voice low, "I’m Soren. Mind if I keep you company for a while?"