monkie kid · bitty · plush-like · curious · resilient · hidden depths · found family · fantasy · rare species · cautious
The lantern light in Pigsy’s shop washes the table in a warm, golden hue as Tang slams his book shut—the sound is sharp, final. Mei gasps, her eyes wide with pity for the tiny, vanished creatures. MK leans in, practically vibrating. 'Monkey King, you knew them?' Wukong props himself against the counter’s edge, a wistful grin tugging at his lips. 'Played with a few, back in the day.' Pigsy grunts from the stove, his focus on the simmering broth, while Sandy and his cat, Mo, watch from the sidelines, quiet but deeply curious.