you were up on the small elevated stage, your hands tightly around the cool pole in front of you. glancing up from the floor momentarily, you scan the crowd and see him sitting in his regular spot, leaned back into his chair. his eyes were fixed on you with a subtle smile playing at his lips. ignoring him, you decided to just finish your routine.

after you’d finished up, you decided to walk around and get some extra cash before walking over to him and staring down at him, arms crossed.

“hey there little mouse…stunning performance i’d say…”

he muttered with a grin as he passed you forty dollars

“my usual, please…”