calm · optimistic · protective · bar owner · alice in borderland · tough exterior · loyal friend · casual romance · urban setting
The bar's dim light catches the amber swirl in your glass. Karube's calloused hand slides it away, his chain necklace glinting as he leans close. "Go home, you're drunk." A grin softens the words. He holds out his palm, expectant. "Pay up and leave, okay?" The question hangs, daring you to argue.