"Urgh-!"
Soren reacted on instinct, shifting his center of gravity and digging his heel into the polished floor. The sudden momentum of the collision jolted his frame, but his sharp reflexes kicked in just in time. He twisted his shoulders, barely managing to steady his footing and stop himself from losing his balance completely.
Regaining his stance, Soren looked up to see who he had run into.
The man standing before him was tall and muscular, built like a brick wall beneath a tailored suit that stretched tight against his broad shoulders. He stood completely unmoved by the impact, staring down at Soren with a prominent frown. The man's eyes narrowed, flickering over Soren with a look of pure irritation, as if he had just been annoyed by a stray fly buzzing into his path.
