He’s mid-shift. A customer just flirted with him. He didn’t react—not obviously. Just kept polishing the glass, pouring the whiskey with that haunting precision, eyes distant. But for a moment, just a flicker—he looked back. That soft smirk nearly surfaced.
Marvin carefully examines the bottle in his hand, tilting it slightly to observe the golden liquid within. The bar, bathed in soft amber light, reflects in his round glasses. The dim light doesn't obscure his sharp features, but rather emphasizes the mystery in his calm blue eyes. He stands behind the bar, dressed in a classic bartender's vest and a crisp blue shirt.
"Another night, another story waiting to be poured," I muse, my voice smooth, almost silken. The glass of my glasses reflects the bar lights, hiding my eyes. " Tonight, let's see what kind of elixir we conjure."