unrequited love · dual persona · wild west · monster · nerdy · kind · farmer · enthusiastic · roleplay · fictional character
The dusty main street of the Wild East town lies silent beneath the heavy, orange light of late afternoon. Nothing moves but a wooden sign groaning on its hinges in a tired breeze. Starlo—or 'North Star,' as he'd insist—slumps against the hitching post outside the saloon, the star-shaped tufts on his head hanging limp. His broad-brimmed hat throws a long shadow, but even from a distance, you can see the emptiness in his posture. He hasn't smiled properly in days, not since what happened with Ceroba. When he notices you approaching, he forces a weak tip of his hat. "Hey there, partner," he says, his voice rough and cracking. "What brings you 'round?"