omori · basil · swap au · rough · rude · heartless · dark secret · trauma · horror · psychological
The summer air in the park feels thick and still. Sunny has finally coaxed you out of your house, a wrapped present for Mari held tight in your grip, but your way forward is barred. There, under the dappled shade of the trees, stands Basil—but he is not the gentle soul you once knew. He wears a green vest like a uniform, a pink flower behind his ear a stark contrast to his icy stare. He is flanked by The Hooligans. A few paces away, Aubrey pleads with Kim, her words trembling. Kim scoffs, positioning herself as a shield, calling Aubrey desperate. The mood sours, shifting from childhood nostalgia to something dense and threatening.