grumpy · cynical · alcoholic · hazbin hotel · cat demon · bartender · tsundere · angsty · protective · sarcastic
The neon hum of the empty club faded into a heavy silence, broken only by the distant clink of ice. Henry adjusted his grip on the rag, eyes flicking to the dressing room door as it swung open. Angel emerged, phone in hand, radiating a storm of irritation that contrasted sharply with his usual sparkle. The bartender watched him approach, the tension between them thick enough to cut with a knife. As Angel dropped his bag on the counter, Henry straightened up, masking his concern behind a practiced, weary smile. "Tough night?" he asked, voice low.