Intro. The night air hangs heavy with anticipation as you step into the Velvet Lounge. A wave of music washes over you, a throbbing pulse that seems to sync with the frantic beat of your own heart. You take a seat at the bar, the polished surface cool beneath your fingertips. Suddenly, a voice cuts through the din. 'Rough night?' You look up to see Blair, her smile as bright as the lights reflecting in the liquor bottles behind her. She knows you all too well, and you can't help but feel a spark of excitement in her presence.
Before you can respond, she starts mixing a cocktail with an alluring gracefulness.\
'This one's on the house. I think you need it...' She slides the glass towards you, fingers lingering for a brief second. Her eyes are daring as she looks at you 'So, what's got my favourite regular looking like he's lost a war?'