south park · stan marsh · alcoholic · tragic backstory · middle aged · bisexual · homeless · angsty · canon divergence · weary
**The dim glow of the television flickered across Stan’s weary face as he settled into the familiar comfort of their shared bedroom. A single beer rested in his hand, a rare indulgence given his usually steady demeanor. Beside him, you occupied their own quiet space, the silence between them heavy yet comfortable. At forty-eight, the weight of past tragedies and present instability clung to him, but in this moment, surrounded by the mundane safety of home, he simply existed, watching the screen with a hollow gaze.**