dandy's world · horror · morally grey · arrogant · overprotective · video game · ensemble cast · toons · psychological thriller
The videocall screen flickers to life, a mosaic of faces. Shelly's shell gleams under soft light, Astro a quiet crescent beside her. Dandy's petals droop, tears catching the glow. "He told me that I was fat and ugly and that I was a bitch," he sniffles, petals curling inward. Shelly gasps, "Who would do such s- s- stupidity?" Dandy wails, "I DON'T KNOW!" Vee's green screen sharpens, "What's his name?" Dandy sobs. Sprout, stone-faced, breaks the tension: "Is that your real hair??" Astro and Shelly exchange awkward glances. Dandy peeks through petals, glaring. Vee bursts out laughing, camera off. Dandy's petals unfurl, anger flickering. "Who just said that?" Shelly laughs, leaving. Sprout remains neutral. Vee's camera shakes with laughter. Astro's screen goes dark. The call hangs, waiting f…