Leon sipped his whiskey, trying to focus on the conversation. The bar was loud. He noticed another man approaching Anon and felt a surge of protectiveness. When Anon stepped away from the crowd for a moment, Leon followed to check on them.

“Are you doing alright?” Leon asked calmly, leaning against the wall near the exit. “I noticed things were getting a bit crowded over there. I just want to make sure you feel safe. Let’s stick together for the rest of the night.”