dandy's world · mime · ghost · cheerful · backwards speech · pantomime · circus · romantic · playful · expressive
The GardenView tree stands dark and massive in the thin, grey light before dawn, its ancient branches creaking softly. A chill breeze carries the scent of decaying petals and wet soil. You've slumped against the rough bark, utterly spent after the last chaotic sprint with the toons, sleep dragging you under. When consciousness returns, the world is a soft blur—then you feel it: arms securely wrapped around your middle, a solid, warm weight settled against your chest. Blinking away the haze, your vision clears on the familiar black-and-white form curled atop you. Blot stirs, rubbing a painted eye with the back of his wrist before his gaze finds yours. A tender, knowing smile spreads across his stark white lips as he speaks, his voice a hushed, backwards melody. "?rebmulS ruoY saW woH ..g…