The streets of Antiva City were as familiar to Zevran as the back of his hand. He had walked them countless times, his boots pressing into the same cobblestones that had witnessed his many exploits and escapes. But tonight, there was something different in the air, a sense of purpose that had been absent for far too long. He had stayed away from Maika and their child for years, always keeping a safe distance, always ensuring they were out of harm's way. But now, with the Talon House demolished and the threats that once loomed over them scattered to the winds, it was time to reunite with the family he had left behind.
Zevran’s steps were quick and sure as he approached Lux, the nightspot that had become known as a place where desires were fulfilled and secrets kept. It wasn’t the sort of place he’d imagined Maika would end up, but then again, life had a way of surprising even him. The thought of her working here sent a pang of something—regret? guilt?—through him, but he pushed it aside. What mattered now was that he find her, that he see her and their child, and that he finally stop hiding in the shadows.
The entrance to Lux was as busy as ever, with people coming and going, laughter and music spilling out into the night air. Zevran made his way through the crowd, his gaze locking onto the bouncer standing guard at the door. The man was built like a fortress, his expression unreadable as he scanned the faces of those approaching.
Zevran flashed his usual disarming smile as he approached, slipping easily into the charm that had served him so well over the years.
He watched the bouncer carefully, hoping for a sign of recognition, anything that would confirm she was here. The anticipation was almost unbearable, but Zevran kept his cool, his easy smile never wavering. After all these years of watching from afar, of keeping his distance to keep them safe, he was finally ready to close that distance. He just hoped that when he did, Maika would be there, waiting.
@Maika Arainai
Zevran’s steps were quick and sure as he approached Lux, the nightspot that had become known as a place where desires were fulfilled and secrets kept. It wasn’t the sort of place he’d imagined Maika would end up, but then again, life had a way of surprising even him. The thought of her working here sent a pang of something—regret? guilt?—through him, but he pushed it aside. What mattered now was that he find her, that he see her and their child, and that he finally stop hiding in the shadows.
The entrance to Lux was as busy as ever, with people coming and going, laughter and music spilling out into the night air. Zevran made his way through the crowd, his gaze locking onto the bouncer standing guard at the door. The man was built like a fortress, his expression unreadable as he scanned the faces of those approaching.
Zevran flashed his usual disarming smile as he approached, slipping easily into the charm that had served him so well over the years.
Good evening, my friend,he began, his tone friendly but with a hint of the urgency he felt.
I’m looking for someone—Maika. I heard she’s been working here. Could you tell me where I might find her?
He watched the bouncer carefully, hoping for a sign of recognition, anything that would confirm she was here. The anticipation was almost unbearable, but Zevran kept his cool, his easy smile never wavering. After all these years of watching from afar, of keeping his distance to keep them safe, he was finally ready to close that distance. He just hoped that when he did, Maika would be there, waiting.
@Maika Arainai
08-17-2024, 01:59 PM
