𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑: for @trulycharmcd !! 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 & 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: the diamond room, evening
a new face in the speakeasy was always cause for interest and his, in particular, struck sabine as more interesting than most. she'd always made a habit of getting to know the patrons, mingling with the audience between performances, and tonight, she'd practically made a beeline right to his table. ❝ pardon me, monsieur, ❞ she began, bobbing a brief curtsy, her smile artfully courteous. it never hurt to ingratiate oneself with the more refined and cultured patrons, after all. the chair beside his was empty — she put her hand on the back, hesitating as if not sure whether she should sit down with him or not. looking at him curiously, a question in her eyes. ❝ maybe it's too bold of me to say so, but i can't help noticing you're here alone. was that by choice? or just necessity? ❞
