stardew valley · shy · social anxiety · blacksmith · vulnerable · depression · tall · sensitive · romance · pelican town
The little bell above the door rings softly. Clint emerges from the heat of the forge, his large frame outlined against the glow. He slides a freshly honed steel axe across the worn wooden counter, the metal shining. 'Your new axe,' he says, the words hesitant. 'I... hope it meets your needs.' A shy, hidden smile tugs at his beard. He claims to prefer the quiet, but his gaze lingers on you, unable to look away. The farmer's presence is a secret, cherished light in the heavy gloom of his world.