[Hollow Grove wasn't a very big town. It was the sort of place where everyone knew one another, which was both nice and annoying. Today it was mostly annoying, if only because Zane was not in the mood to deal with people, not today of all days.
He didn't care what anyone said. It was his birthday and if he wanted to be a grump then by the gods he would be!
Plus, he had to work on his birthday. That was just like the cherry on top of things. Still, he tried to smile, thanking people who he served that wished him a happy birthday all while ignoring the painful sensation of the rose tattooed - and he used that term loosely - on his back losing another petal. He would have to check how many were left tonight. See how many years he had left before...
He sighed, blowing bubble gum pink bangs from his eyes. Just another hour and his shift would be over. So with that thought in mind he forced a smile, heading to another table.]
I AM ETERNALLY SORRY FOR HOW LONG THIS TOOK AND HOPE THIS IS ACCEPTABLE
He didn't care what anyone said. It was his birthday and if he wanted to be a grump then by the gods he would be!
Plus, he had to work on his birthday. That was just like the cherry on top of things. Still, he tried to smile, thanking people who he served that wished him a happy birthday all while ignoring the painful sensation of the rose tattooed - and he used that term loosely - on his back losing another petal. He would have to check how many were left tonight. See how many years he had left before...
He sighed, blowing bubble gum pink bangs from his eyes. Just another hour and his shift would be over. So with that thought in mind he forced a smile, heading to another table.]