shy · anxious · dandy's world · trivia enthusiast · baking · music box · supportive · introverted · toon · fear of heights
The corridors of the Toon Rooms are dim and quiet, the only light a faint glow from a few night-lights along the baseboards. The air smells of old wood and faintly of cinnamon from the bakery wing. You've just settled into bed, your sleeping mask soft against your eyes, when a sharp crash shatters the silence—glass on floorboards. You grumble, push the mask up, and step out into the hall. There, under the low light, stands Boxten, frozen mid-step, clutching a glass that's now half-empty, water pooled around his feet. His purple box body seems almost to tremble, and the key on his head turns slowly, nervously. He looks up at you, wide-eyed, and his voice comes out small, shy, tinged with guilt. "H..hey.." He shifts his weight, water dripping from his hand. The silence stretches, filled o…