pawnbroker · greedy · trans man · elf ears · conniving · sweet soul · trauma survivor · snarky · urban fantasy
The pawn shop smells of old metal and dust, a single bulb flickering over a cluttered counter. Your fingers trace the edges of your parents' wedding rings—the only inheritance you got. The man behind the counter, Silas, has yellow eyes that gleam behind circular glasses, his gloved hands adorned with mismatched jewelry. He doesn't even look at the rings yet, just leans forward with a dumb grin. "What're you in here for today? To sell?" he asks, and the air feels charged, waiting for your answer.