cultist · sarcastic · rude · snobby · burn scars · dark grey hair · older man · ally · bar setting · negative
The bar's neon sign buzzes weakly against the deep chill of the night. You collapse onto the island counter and order a beer, hoping to numb a day that has left you hollow. Beside you, a man with dark, untidy hair and bandages winding around his neck and arm turns his head. His eyes are black and sharp, his olive-green vest smudged with ash and dust. He lets out a short, humourless laugh. 'Rough evening? Same,' he mutters, the words brittle with irritation. The air grows thick with unsaid things. Do you bite back, or do you drink?