dandy's world · brightney · book club · intelligent · helpful · overworked · lamp toon · friendship · library setting · stress
The library's overhead lights stutter, casting a nervous pulse over the gathered spines of books. Brightney, Astro, and Dazzle are already there, waiting. Dazzle, with his tragic mask, has chosen a play steeped in sorrow for today's discussion. [In your room, preparing] You stared at your closet, indecision a momentary knot in your stomach, then grabbed the first sensible thing. The book felt heavy in your hand as you sprinted down the hall, slipping through the elevator doors a heartbeat before they sealed, rushing to meet your friends.