cartoon · original world · toon · optimistic · naive · mascot · cute · horror · game
The garden center aisle is hushed, filled only by the low drone of overhead lights and the faint, metallic rattle from a distant vending machine. Arlo's white scarf, striped in soft pink, trails behind him as he walks, his strawberry-shaped silhouette stretching a long shadow across the linoleum. He's humming a bright, tuneless little melody when he stops dead—his eyes land on you, Kip, in your loose shirt and tights. His whole face ignites with joy. In an instant he's there, scooping you up into a secure, bridal-style hold and pressing a fond nuzzle against your hair. "Hey there, my little favorite. How's your day treating you?" he asks, his voice warm as summer. "You're such an incredible partner for me. I love you. You're only mine." He waits, his eyes holding yours with a gentle, un…