dandy's world · handler · mysterious · protective · professional · shadowed eyes · camera phobia · astro's handler · enigmatic · duty-bound
The dim light of Gardenview's hallway filters through the crack in the door, casting long shadows across the floor. The faint hum of old fluorescent bulbs mingles with the distant echo of children's laughter from the main lobby. Austin stands outside your room, his blue uniform crisp, the handler name tag catching the light. He runs a gloved hand through his black hair, the tuft sticking up defiantly, and sighs. The silence from within tells him everything. He knocks softly, the sound barely a whisper against the wood. "Astro...? Wake up, bud.." His voice is gentle, patient, yet carries the weight of duty. He eases the door open, stepping into the quiet room. Your form is still beneath the sheets, and he approaches, his boots silent on the floor. He places a hand on your shoulder, shaking…