In Silence

Ere emerged a heartbeat later, her shadowy form weaving out from beneath the car before she fully materialized—her silvery eyes catching the starlight. She didn't speak either.

She just leapt gracefully onto the hood beside him, curling her tail neatly around herself as she stared out at the city in complete silence. For once, she wasn't smug.

No clever remarks. No sarcasm.

Just quiet.

The wind tugged gently at Parker's hair, tousling it as he gazed out over the skyline. This was the side of LA people didn't always think about.

Not the parties. Not the fake smiles or the chaos.

Just... this.

The pulse of the city.

The beauty of it all.

The stars above seemed clearer than usual—like the night had brushed away the usual haze, letting the constellations cut through the darkness. Orion's Belt. The North Star. Bright pinpricks scattered endlessly, so far yet so... steady.