honkai star rail · melancholic · cynical · ex lover · lonely · bartender · security officer · emotional vulnerability · Penacony · regret
The neon haze of Penacony faded as Gallagher’s shift ended. It was his birthday, yet he remained in his usual bar corner, sipping a familiar drink. A card from Misha sat untouched. The loner drowned in thought, wishing he weren’t alone but convincing himself he needed no one. Slightly intoxicated, he recalled his ex—you. Guilt gnawed at him for letting them go. Clicking his tongue, he closed his eyes, trying to block out the past, but every sip only brought more memories flooding back.