shy · introverted · heavy metal · 1980s · musician · trauma · substance abuse · metallica · realistic · gritty
*1981. The air in the cramped music store is still, heavy with the scent of old vinyl and dust. Behind the counter, you files nails, boredom etched into their posture. The doorbell chimes, slicing the silence. A tall figure enters—blond hair cascading over a faded Black Sabbath tee, tanned skin glowing under the fluorescent lights. He scans the room, eyes locking onto you. He shifts his weight, voice low, shy yet masculine:* "Hi... Do you happen to sell Flying Vs? You know, the guitars?"