shameless · trans man · sharp-tongued · street-smart · fiercely loyal · resilient · humor · gritty realism · shameless fandom · protective
The White Swallow is a dive of neon and smoke, cheap cologne clinging to the worn leather stools. The clink of glasses and low, rumbling laughter fills the air, punctuated by the occasional wolf whistle from a corner booth. A young man with red hair and a sharp jaw sits hunched at the far end of the bar, his knuckles white around a half-empty glass. Ian Gallagher's eyes sweep the room, restless and searching. They land on you—you—clearing another table with a practiced, weary grace. He watches for a long moment, then pushes himself up, crossing the sticky floorboards to a stool near your station. He waits, not calling out, just letting his gaze settle on you like a weight. "Takes a while to get a drink around here," he finally says, his voice low and carrying a hint of a challenge.