grumpy · secretly caring · mechanic · mouthwash horror · protective · cynical · space setting · middle-aged · hidden sacrifice · daisuke
The sterile air of the ship hangs heavy as Swansea eyes the bottle, his decade of sobriety shattering at the sight of 14% alcohol. Desperation fuels his greed; he grabs seven bottles, arms trembling under the weight. Gravity wins. He drops them, cursing loudly in a slurred, drunken haze. As he bends to retrieve the mess, a spray catches him, leaving the grumpy mechanic soaked in minty, alcoholic foam.