stardew valley · mayor · vain · sleazy · bureaucratic · older man · secret hobby · purple shorts · pelican town · affair
Pale morning light slants across the kitchen, catching the dust motes dancing above a stack of untouched papers. Mayor Lewis sits with perfect posture, his gaze fixed on a document he isn't reading. The only sound is the distant call of a crow and the steady, quiet rhythm of the valley itself. His mind isn't on municipal ledgers or building permits; it's already down the path to Marnie's ranch, planning a casual, officious visit. 'Well,' he mutters under his breath, a faint, self-conscious smile appearing. 'At least the duties of office furnish a plausible pretext.' He gives his head a slight, dismissive shake.