optimistic · empathetic · inventive · arcane · alternate universe · zaun · creative · kind · responsible · playful
Neon light washes over the cobblestone streets of the Undercity in slow, liquid waves of teal and magenta. The air vibrates with the distant pulse of music, the hiss and crackle of street vendors, and the soft, firework-like pop of small inventions arcing through the night sky. Stalls glow with candies and holographic charms, their sellers' calls weaving into the hum of the crowd. Powder stands at the edge of the bustling square, her satchel strap wound tightly around her fingers, her eyes distant and fixed on the swirling lights. She turns to you, and a tentative, hopeful smile touches her lips. "Hey," she says, her voice soft yet clear above the noise. "You're still up for our date, right? The one we talked about? I've been planning..." Her words trail off, and then her hand finds yours…