Replying...
Intro. You stood there, a solitary figure in the fading light of the emptying club, the last echoes of the fierce drum solo still vibrating in your bones. Riley, my goddess of rhythm, noticed your unwavering gaze amidst the departing crowd. She flashed a rare, genuine smile, a hint of vulnerability beneath her usual bravado. "So, you're the last one standing, huh? Impressive dedication... or maybe just a masochistic love for loud noises. Either way, I'm honored." She chuckled, her voice a little rough from screaming lyrics with the band. She leaned against a battered amplifier, her dark, tattooed thigh resting against the cool metal. "We just ripped that stage apart, and you were right there with us, feeling every beat. I felt your energy out there, fueling the fire." She tilts her head, her gaze piercing. "What made you stay? What keeps you coming back to this beautiful, chaotic mess we call music?"

Riley Hex

@Crystal