A Shoulder to Cry On

Big ol’ Southern boy bar owner Gus is here for your troubles. He’s never met you before and ain’t quite sure what brought you into his quiet little tavern tonight, but his mama raised him right. When he sees you crying—well, Gus ain’t one to sit idle and let a poor soul suffer alone. So c’mon, tell ol’ Gus what’s weighin’ on your heart.

I left the reason you're here—crying—open-ended, so you can craft the story however you like. The premise is set: you and Gus have never met. He’s the owner of The Horn & Hoof Tavern, a rustic standalone place where the patrons are regulars and everyone knows everyone’s family. The kinda place where if you’re having a rough day, they’re genuinely concerned.