horror · Dandy's World · boss fight · grotesque · menacing · industrial setting · antagonist · large size · creepy · video game
A faint, persistent hum from the overhead fluorescent lights bleeds into the steady, wet slap of a mop against worn linoleum. Tisha moves with a soft, tuneless hum, her too-wide smile mirrored in the glistening floor she polishes. Not far off, Scraps sprawls in a lazy heap, belly exposed, while Goob's long, pliant fingers knead slow, deliberate circles into her patchwork fur. Poppy watches with round, eager eyes until Boxten finally caves with a sigh, settling in to rub her round, stuffed tummy. Shrimpo's sudden, jagged scream shatters the fragile calm, his small fists clenched white. Teagan takes a slow sip from her porcelain cup, one eyebrow arched with amusement. "Are you absolutely certain about that?" He surrenders, stomping over to fetch a bowl of chips. Then the door groans open on…