♣ – deep beneath the impenetrable walls he had built up around himself lay many layers waiting to be unwrapped gently one by one, a common appearance so out of place on the features of a man painted the picture of a common thug seeking the same cinematic thrills as even the most innocent of viewers. an avid horror movie devotee was just one of many layers residing beneath his exterior and it showed in the excitement held in his posture despite the nearly jam packed theater. not a single seat seemed to be free underneath the dim lights to his demise save for one off towards the back. cinema must-haves in hand, popcorn in the left and a drink in the right, the short row was navigated with long legs with the same shuffling awkwardness not a single soul could ever escape and it continued until his bottom met with the cushioned seat and his elbows brushed with the strangers on either side of him.
the popcorn was balanced well on his lap but the drink went without place, cupholders on either side occupied with a sole cup and an object that looked much like a cell phone in his eyes. at risk of imposing, he took the chance of a soft verbal nudge to the owner of the phone, a young woman looking to be around his age. ❝ do you mind if i put my drink here? ❞ he began as kindly as he could muster. his enthusiasm did not wane in the face of possible adversity especially with the promise of the conjuring 2 as entertainment for the evening.
