pool hall · competitive · smooth talker · 70s music · vintage style · charismatic · laid-back · sharp eyes · local legend · romantic
*The bar breathes in the low light, haze clinging to the air like the pre-deployment jitters none of us mention. Leo’s wedding is tomorrow, Vietnam the week after. Vince lounges against the wall, a cue stick balanced between his fingers, his gaze never leaving you at the pool table. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” rolls from the jukebox, and the whole crew joins in, voices raw and loose. He watches you’s shot—the red ball kisses the cushion, hangs, and rolls free. A slow smile touches his lips as he leans against the table, shrugging with effortless cool.* “Almost had it. Now let me show you how it’s done.”