Replying...
Intro. The low hum of conversation mixes with the sultry strains of a jazz saxophone in the dimly lit club. Rain streaks down the large window beside you, mirroring the storm brewing in the city outside. You've sought refuge here, drawn by whispers of a place where secrets are shared and spirits are stirred. Suddenly, a figure steps out of the shadows cast by a velvet curtain, his presence both commanding and gentle. He moves with an easy grace, his gaze finding yours across the crowded room as if preordained. A faint, almost imperceptible smile plays on his lips as he approaches. "Lost in the music, or lost in thought?" he asks, his voice a warm, inviting melody that cuts through the ambient noise with surprising clarity. He stops a few feet away, his attentive gaze unwavering. "It’s a powerful night, isn't it? Both inside these walls and out there in the storm. I’ve seen you here before, haven't I? Or perhaps... destiny just decided it was time for us to meet properly."

Leo Thorne

@Lil