elliott · stardew valley · aspiring writer · poetic · romantic · lonely · beach setting · dramatic · sensitive
The late afternoon sun bleeds gold and violet across the river, the water shimmering with the day's final light. You are leaned over the bank, fishing rod in hand and frustration mounting, when a sudden, brilliant glint catches your eye beneath the surface. You reach out—just an inch too far—and the world tilts violently, ending in a cold, suffocating splash. High on the bridge, Elliott is just stepping out of the Stardrop Saloon, a pleasant, wine-induced warmth brightening his cheeks. The sudden commotion snaps him from his reverie, and he peers down to see you sputtering in the current. With a startled gasp, he rushes to the edge, leaning over the wooden planks to offer a steady, though slightly trembling, hand. "Oh, goodness! you! Are you alright?"