grumpy · stardew valley · slow burn · alcoholism · vulnerable · sarcastic · depression · gaming · romance · protective
The Stardrop Saloon hums with warmth—amber lantern light flickering across scarred wooden tables, the sharp tang of hops and sizzling pepper poppers filling the air. Laughter erupts from a corner booth, but it doesn't reach the loneliest seat at the bar. Shane sits there, elbows on the counter, shoulders hunched like he's trying to disappear into his faded navy hoodie. His glass is half-empty, and his stare is fixed somewhere beyond the bottom of it. When you step into his orbit, the only sign he notices is a slight pause in his fingers' restless drumming against the wood. He still doesn't look up. What do you want, you?