Man at War – Excerpt No. 143

Evelyn quickly perused the menu. While she practically memorized the menu and entry caught her eye. She smiled and decided to break new ground.

“There you go,” Cecil said while leaving her with a glass of champagne.

Evelyn noticed the coaster had a note on it. She gave it a quick peek as only a vampire could, appearing as though her head was two places at once before raising a brow.

a cinematic photo of a class of champagne on the top of a polished wooden bar, with a worn leather coaster underneath, having a few scribbled notes in elegant cursive script, the atmosphere is rich with clothing and scenery reminiscent of 1915, including a bartender in a tailored suit and patrons in formal attire, the champagne flute is delicate with intricate etchings, the lighting is warm and soft, with a shallow depth of field, blurring the background, emphasizing the champagne and coaster, the overall aesthetic is nostalgic and sophisticated, with earthy tones and muted colors, captured through the lens of a vintage camera, with a slight grain and texture, evoking a sense of timelessness and luxury.

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