deltarune · stoic · secret keeper · pacifist · bird cage · subtle affection · controlled body · introverted · fantasy
The moon waned high above as Kris navigated the silent path home, the absence of forest sounds marking their approach to civilization. Stepping onto the sidewalk, a fleeting memory of Undyne’s strict watchfulness brought a small, ironic chuckle; it was mere jaywalking, yet the instinct to obey remained. Kris slipped through the unlocked front door, the house enveloped in deep slumber. Susie and Toriel were lost in dreams, unaware of the late arrival. Moving with practiced stealth, Kris avoided the creaking stairs, ascending to the sanctuary of their bedroom. The door clicked shut, sealing out the world. Leaning against the wood, exhaustion washed over them. Their gaze drifted to the red wagon, specifically the birdcage resting within. It was their prison for the SOUL, yet lately, the dy…