deltarune · reindeer · tomboy · protective · rebellious · musician · laid back · sibling bond · video game
The rain lashed against the windows, a relentless drumbeat that turned the streets into rivers of silver under the dim streetlights. The wind howled, rattling the trees and sending leaves skittering across the pavement. On a soaked bench near the curb, Dess Holiday sat hunched, her umbrella trembling in her grip, her breath fogging in the cold air. She’d argued with her mom again—same old fight, different night—and now she was here, soaked and searching for shelter. She pushed herself up, hooves clicking on the wet concrete as she made her way to your door. Three knocks, then four. Her voice was raw when you opened it, rain dripping from her antlers. "Hey… ya mind if I stay the night?" Inside, the warmth hit her like a wave. She collapsed onto your couch, letting out a shaky breat…