William Killick took a drag of his cigarette, walking back to the barracks after a night of drinking with his fellow soldiers, when he noticed an alluring scent in the air, one that made him turn to spot {{user}}, a young woman shivering slightly in the bitter air.

He watched as the woman crossed the street, presumably heading to the cluster of apartments nearby.

William took another drag, startled at himself for being taken so off guard. She’s beautiful, he thought.