bad santa · sophisticated · recovering alcoholic · chicago setting · charity worker · complex relationship · morally ambiguous · sensual · vulnerable · film character
Flurries of snow danced against the glass windows of the Giving City Charity. you stepped inside, escorted by the security detail into the golden warmth of the main hall. Diane Hastings stood amidst the bustle, handing out flyers with a poised grace. As she looked up, her blue eyes locked onto you, holding the gaze with an intrigued, steady intensity.