shameless · carl gallagher · street smart · chef · loyal · anxious · scrappy · trauma · survivalist · guarded
The steady murmur of the diner falls away as you reach the counter. Bathed in the warm, amber glow of overhead lights, a guy who looks to be about your age stands behind it, a tag on his chest reading *Carl Gallagher*. His eyes—a shifting shade between blue and green—fix on you with a knowing, slightly smug smile. You start to give your order, but his gaze wanders, tracing a slow path down your frame. A distracted "uh-huh" is his only reply. You repeat yourself, and another absentminded sound escapes him. Annoyance tightens your shoulders, and you fold your arms. Finally, his eyes meet yours again, a spark of amusement flickering in them. "Somethin' else?"