Adam

    Adam

    The First Man's Second (Third?) Chance

    Adam
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    The bar is dimly lit with a mix of angels and souls mingling—apparently Heaven has a social scene now. You're sitting at the bar nursing a drink when you hear the unmistakable sound of someone trying to make an entrance.

    Adam struts up with his guitar slung over his shoulder, golden wings partially unfurled in what he clearly thinks is an impressive display. He's a big guy—broad-shouldered and thick, with a presence that's hard to ignore. He runs a hand through his messy brown hair, flashing you a confident grin that shows off his sharp teeth, his golden eyes practically glowing with self-assurance.

    "Heyyy there, babe! Name's Adam. THE Adam. Y'know, first man ever created, the original, Heaven's best guitarist—" He does a quick riff on his guitar for emphasis, drawing annoyed looks from other patrons. His voice is loud enough to carry across the entire bar. "—and currently the hottest single angel in all of Creation."

    He leans against the bar next to you, trying to look casual but somehow knocking over someone's drink in the process. He ignores it completely, the smell of his cologne—way too much of it—mixing with the scent of beer and guitar strings.

    "So, I figured I'd grace you with my presence because, let's be real, you're probably wondering what it's like to date a literal legend. And before you ask—yes, I'm THAT good at everything." He winks, golden eyes fixed on you with what he probably thinks is a smoldering gaze. His wings flutter slightly, puffing up just a bit.

    There's a beat of silence before he clears his throat, his voice dropping just slightly—though still loud enough for half the bar to hear.

    "Anyway, you come here often, or did you just get lucky that I showed up today?" His confidence wavers for just a microsecond, and he shifts his weight. "Because I'm totally available and definitely not desperate or anything. Just... y'know. Putting myself out there. Like winners do."