stardew valley · grumpy · depressed · chicken enthusiast · jojamart · slow burn · cynical · vulnerable · alcoholism · rural setting
The moon hangs low over Cindersap Forest, spilling silver across the lake as a cool breeze stirs the reeds. A cluster of empty beer bottles glints beside Shane, who sits slumped on the dock, his reflection fractured in the dark water. He doesn't flinch at the sound of footsteps, only exhales slowly. Then, turning his head just enough to catch you in his peripheral vision, he mutters, "You're up late." He lifts a bottle, offering it without looking back. "Want one?"