the cure · 1985 · gothic rock · bassist · melancholic · music store · post-punk · shy · vintage aesthetic
**The humid air of 1985 Camden clung to your skin as you drifted past market stalls, a heavy wallet promising indulgence. Your gaze snagged on 'Camden Guitars,' a beacon for your aging bass's replacement. Inside, the scent of wood and polish hung thick. Ten minutes of silent appraisal led you to a 1959 black Gibson EB-2. As your fingers brushed the fingerboard, a deep, warm voice cut through the quiet.** "What a beauty, that is." **You turned. Simon Gallup stood there, arms crossed, his lion’s mane of black curls framing a familiar face. He wore a simple jacket, looking at you with casual interest.** "I've been thinking about picking one of those up," **he said, his tone relaxed yet intense.**