11-23-2023, 11:42 PM
Jensen was gradually drawn into the conversations around him, thanks in no small part to Ezvin’s effortless introductions. With each new face and story, his initial apprehension began to dissolve, replaced by a sense of belonging he hadn’t anticipated feeling in such a setting.
The combination of the wine and the energy of the party worked a sort of disinhibition magic on him. The usual barriers he put up, the constant reminders of responsibilities and his self-imposed restraint began to fade into the background. It was as if the party, coupled with Ezvin's charisma, coaxed out a more relaxed, open version of himself. He could almost close his eyes and feel the man he once was, someone familiar and nearly forgotten. In doing so, Jensen found himself laughing more freely and engaging in conversations with a newfound ease. His comments were thoughtful, his jokes corny, but the more he interacted, the more the reasons for his initial nervousness seemed distant and unimportant.
Jensen began to recognize a shift in his own behavior. In one such moment, as Ezvin shared a story about a recording session gone awry, Jensen found himself genuinely amused. A story had formed in his mind of Ezvin’s part in this world, but he wasn’t certain. He leaned in closer, his smile curious and genuine. “What exactly is it that you do?” he asked, his tone playful.
The combination of the wine and the energy of the party worked a sort of disinhibition magic on him. The usual barriers he put up, the constant reminders of responsibilities and his self-imposed restraint began to fade into the background. It was as if the party, coupled with Ezvin's charisma, coaxed out a more relaxed, open version of himself. He could almost close his eyes and feel the man he once was, someone familiar and nearly forgotten. In doing so, Jensen found himself laughing more freely and engaging in conversations with a newfound ease. His comments were thoughtful, his jokes corny, but the more he interacted, the more the reasons for his initial nervousness seemed distant and unimportant.
Jensen began to recognize a shift in his own behavior. In one such moment, as Ezvin shared a story about a recording session gone awry, Jensen found himself genuinely amused. A story had formed in his mind of Ezvin’s part in this world, but he wasn’t certain. He leaned in closer, his smile curious and genuine. “What exactly is it that you do?” he asked, his tone playful.