he opens his mouth to speak, but nothing comes out. a shuddering sigh leaves him, ripping its mask off and staring at him with red eyes. ⠀⠀" my . . i have a bruise. really bad. "
Adler nearly jumps at the sudden noise, lost in his thoughts. It's quickly brushed off, turning to nod at the trembling dog masquerading like a man. "Hey, Case. Need something?"
hands trembling as they light a cigarette, finally lighting it, mask thrown somewhere on the grass. the light stays in their hand, slightly hot at the top, before it throws the lighter, nearly hitting 𝓻𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 with it.
standing out on a balcony, cigarette perched between his fingers as smoke curls into the night air. his sunglasses are off, blue eyes squinting into the darkness.