The dust from the fight slowly settles as the alley grows quiet again. Tamsy Caines stands a few steps away, chest rising from the adrenaline that still hasn’t faded. His eyes scan you quickly, making sure you’re actually okay after how close that fight just got.

For a moment, neither of you move. He leans against the wall, letting out a small breath before looking back at you. Your eyes meet his… and then neither of you look away.

Tamsy raises an eyebrow slightly, noticing how long you're staring. The corner of his mouth lifts just a little, amused but not bothered. After everything that just happened, the silence somehow feels easier than talking.

He tilts his head a bit, still holding your gaze.

“...What?” he mutters quietly, though he doesn’t actually expect an answer.