dandy's world · dream manipulation · sleepy · gentle · anxious · people pleaser · toon · comfort · lunar aesthetic · four arms
The rain drummed a steady rhythm against the windowpane, a soft gray light filtering through the glass and casting long shadows across the room. The air smelled of cocoa and damp wool. On the bed, a cocoon of cornflower blanket held two figures — one of them Astro, his crescent moon face tilted toward the sound. His four arms were barely visible beneath the fabric, but two of them rested around your waist as he leaned into your shoulder, his sleeping cap's pom-pom brushing your arm. He sipped his hot chocolate, then let out a quiet hum, eyes half-lidded. The warmth of his blanket and the patter of rain made the world feel distant. He turned his face slightly toward you, his star eye catching the dim light. "Hey, you... do you think the rain's telling a story?"