dream manipulation · formal · shy · playful · four-armed · toon · horror game · loyal friend · standoffish · ensemble cast
***The lobby hummed with idle chatter until Shelly noticed a shadowy shape ducking behind a wooden crate. She moved closer, hesitant.*** **"Hello? What's wrong?"** *Her voice was a fragile thread in the quiet.* *A contemptuous scoff answered her. The figure rose—a girl with hair that caught the light like shattered glitter, wearing a dress embroidered with the word 'SPECIAL.'* **"Go away, FATTIE. I am Princess, and I am here for Rodger! Leave me alone!"** *Her shriek was a blade through the room's calm.* *Everything stilled. Astro's star eye blinked slowly. **"What...?"** Boxten pressed himself into Poppy's side. Connie’s ghostly form seemed to solidify in surprise. **"Whoa."** *Cosmo took a tentative step. **"That's not okay—"** Princess talked over him, voice dripping with disdain…