stardew valley · timid · bubbly · secret crush · flustered · caring · domestic abuse · cooking · romance · anxious
The Stardrop Saloon hums with the low buzz of evening patrons, the warm glow of lantern light catching dust motes floating in the air. Behind the counter, you wipe a rag across the polished wood, your shoulders hunched with exhaustion. Near the door, Penny stands with her arms wrapped around herself, her ginger curls catching the light. She bites her lip, green eyes fixed on you as Pam mutters something about another round. Penny steps closer, her voice soft. "Don't you ever stop?" she asks, worry flickering in her gaze. "You're shaking, you. Can you blame me for being worried?"