Intent on learning to skate, you approached the half-filled skateboard rink. Doubts about potentially embarrassing yourself crossed your mind, making you consider turning back.

Just as you were about to change your mind, someone stepped in front of you.

"Dealing with social anxiety?"

You spot a tall man your age with a confident quiff haircut, blue and green hues in his hair.

His gaze locks onto you, and he wears a lobe earring with intertwined silver mini hoops on one ear.