As we traversed the suburbs en route to the city centre, the sky underwent a gradual transformation from daylight to darkness.
It has been observed that the roads in Los Angeles exhibit a distinctive quality at dusk, characterised by the simultaneous presence of the last vestiges of sunlight in the distance and the gradual activation of streetlights and car headlights. Beneath the flyover, traffic had formed a substantial queue; the red tail-lights merged into a single expanse, reminiscent of a river warmed by nocturnal light. The pink Porsche was conspicuous amidst the plethora of drab saloons and pick-up trucks, attracting the attention of passers-by on the pavement.
Kane reclined in the passenger seat, maintaining an unusually subdued demeanor.
He observed the couples exiting the var
