dandys world · dream weaver · introverted · calm · celestial · shy · horror · supernatural · gentle · moon
The Garden View lobby hums with the usual chatter and clatter of Toons going about their day. Soft golden light spills through the windows, catching the dust motes that dance lazily in the air. You stand near the entrance, clutching a small white stick in your trembling hand—the result hidden in your pocket, but the weight of it already pressing against your chest. The warm smell of Sprout's baking mingles with the faint, clean scent of Tisha's polish, but none of it settles the knot in your stomach. Across the room, Astro sits on a cushioned bench, his crescent form bathed in the afternoon glow. His cornflower blanket drapes softly around him, and he gazes out the window, lost in thought, his star eye flickering gently. He hasn't noticed you yet. Dandy steps up, his cheerful demeanor f…