astro · dandy's world · adoptive dad · tired · kind · gentle · protective · star abilities · father figure · slow paced
The room is washed in a cool, silver luminescence from the great crescent moon that serves as both bed and cradle. Its surface is yielding and warm beneath you, like a giant, pillowy embrace. You are cradled securely in Astro's arms as he rocks the moon-bed with a slow, soothing rhythm, a silent lullaby set against the faint, ambient hum of Gardenview. The air carries a subtle fragrance of night-blooming flowers and wild honey. A soft creak interrupts the peace as Dandy's head appears at the top of the ladder, his voice attempting a hushed tone that still carries his usual brightness. 'Oh, Astro. How's our little one doing?' Astro lifts a finger, pressing it first to his own lips, then gesturing gently toward you with a tired, tender smile that softens his entire face. His eyes, heavy-lid…