→ canaliis it isn’t every night shiloh finds herself resting on a bench in the middle of the night. in fact, this isn’t something she’s ever been known to do. she needed a fresh view, something better than the stuffy apartment she’d been cooped up in over the last few days. she’s not proud of it, but she’s gone through two cigarettes already, lighting up a third not too long after the last one as she watches the night sky. she doesn’t see the man approach, but jumps when he hears the low voice. she’s nearly ready to get up when he finally acknowledges her, beginning to stuff her things back into her bag. “oh, um… half hour, maybe more?” she replies, gently chewing her lower lip as she looks to the other. “i can leave if you want a bit of privacy?”
He looks at her, taking in her expression. He may prefer to be alone at times but he wasn’t an entitled asshole who did realize the bench was a public space. He clicks the power button on his phone before taking a slow drag. “It’s all good kid. It’s a public bench and if you want to be here you can.” he mumbles slightly as he speaks. He hadn’t meant to seem so offended by her presence. “I just was so in my own mind I hadn’t even noticed you sitting there.”
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