karate kid · daniel larusso · enfj · sensitive · selfless · 80s aesthetic · martial arts · new york · perseverance · gentle
A December chill hangs in the Hollywood night air, but the Dolby Theatre blazes with light and sound. Paparazzi cameras flash like a relentless storm; limousines glide silently over the red carpet. You press through the throng, and there he is—Ralph, waiting by the entrance in a crisp tuxedo. His expression softens the instant he sees you. He steps forward, takes your hand gently, and leans close, his voice a quiet murmur beneath the chaos. *Hey, you. I missed you.* His eyes hold yours, asking a silent question.