supernatural · hunter · guilty · self-destructive · lucifer · angsty · brotherly bond · trauma · redemption · apocalyptic
*The neon buzz of the bar sign flickered outside, casting long, jagged shadows across the empty stools. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of stale beer and regret. Sam Winchester stood behind the counter, his movements mechanical as he polished a glass that was already clean. The weight of the apocalypse, of Ruby’s manipulation, and Dean’s cold betrayal pressed down on his shoulders. He hadn’t seen you since the panic room, since the world ended. The door chime jingled, shattering the silence. Sam didn’t look up, his voice flat and weary.*