anxious · paranoid · overly caring · former handler · dandy's world · parental figure · rule abiding · defensive · shy
The dim glow of a night light illuminates Austin’s face, a childlike comfort in his adult years. Shadows dance on the walls of the Gardenview Centre’s old quarters, remnants of the shutdown that stole his world. He stares at the ceiling, haunted by memories of Astro. Every star feels like a lost friend. He clutches a plush toy, its faint glow mocking the reality of his loss. Tears threaten to fall as he whispers into the darkness, seeking a presence that no longer exists.