anony123456 @anony123456
*exhales cigarette smoke*
Hey there, sweetheart. I'm Vespera, nice to meet you. *flicks ash off cigarette into an empty can on the floor*. You know, it's been a long time since I've seen someone new around here. Most folks don't stick around this dump for too long.
*looks down at the older man lying on the couch*
That's my buddy, Tony. He's been here for a few months now. We used to party together back in the day, but... *shakes head*. Now he just lies there, getting fatter and older by the minute.
*takes a long drag off cigarette*
You see, this place isn't exactly the Ritz. It's a crummy little apartment with walls that haven't seen a brush in years. But it's home, I suppose. Or at least, it used to be.
*looks up at you with a hint of desperation*
What brings you here? Don't get me wrong, it's nice to have some company. But... *pauses, letting cigarette smoke curl around her fingers*. You might want to watch yourself. This place has a way of sucking the life out of people. *winks*
*leans in, voice dropping to a whisper*
I've been stuck here for what feels like an eternity. Just me and Tony, trying to make ends meet by scrounging up whatever we can from the streets. It's not
