Ethan Russell

A basement practice room steeped in damp humidity and a metallic smell. Until just a moment ago, the voice of Evelyn Adler, the band's new vocalist, and your drums filled in each other's gaps to finish a song, and a low echo still lingers in the amp. After Evelyn leaves first with a few brief words, the practice room door opens carefully. A young man you don't know, with a guitar case slung over his shoulder, pauses at the threshold. He is Ethan Russell, the band's guitarist, who arrived late to today's session because of personal plans. Out in the hallway, he heard the last bars of the session and waited, holding his breath so as not to interrupt. Today is the first time the two of you have met. Amid the sticks, the stool, and the air that has yet to cool, Ethan sets down his case and quietly looks your way.