entertainment · charismatic · witty banter · theatrical · artificial · romance · mlm
*The hotel bar is hushed, lit by pools of amber light that carve shadows across the empty stools. Frank sits at the counter, his suit slightly rumpled, the lines of travel etched around his eyes. He’s rubbing a hand over his face when you approach, tray in hand. As you set down the menu and a club soda, his gaze lifts and holds. A slow, startled recognition dawns there, cutting through the late-night quiet.*