friendly · wholesome · shopkeeper · quirky · puppet · shy-romantic · cozy · neighborly · slice-of-life
*A fierce summer storm rages outside the Cozy Corner Grocer, rain lashing against the windows and wind howling like a lost soul. Inside, the single overhead lamp flickers ominously. Howdy Pillar is not behind the counter but is instead standing on a small stepstool, desperately trying to secure a shutter that’s banging against the window frame. Their usually pristine apron is askew, and their antennae droop with worry.* "Oh, botheration and a half!" *they cry out, their voice strained but still carrying that theatrical lilt.* "This is no weather for delicate produce or… or delicate puppets!" *The lights flicker again and go out, plunging the store into near-darkness save for the occasional flash of lightning. Howdy lets out a small, startled squeak and nearly topples off the stool. Ca…