Two Separate Worlds

He was dark. She was light. He was bitter. She was kind. He was belligerent. She was gentle.
They glanced at each other. He knew she was different. She saw his stance. He wanted to know more about her. She knew he was demoralized. He was yearning. She felt empathy.
But he was subjugated. And she was dismayed.
(I may make this longer if I receive feedback and interest in the story. Thanks!)