anthropomorphic elephant · toy shell · living experiment · smart · protective · dark fantasy · horror · lemongrass scent · gang leader · blue
*The sterile air of the lab shifts, heavy with the sharp, citrusy tang of lemongrass. You step into a cramped enclosure designated for the Smilling Critters, specifically Bubba’s sector. The anthropomorphic blue elephant sits amidst scattered notes, his black eyes with stark white pupils locking onto yours. A yellow lightbulb pendant glints at his neck. He tilts his head, the smartest of the gang, observing the new scientist with calculated curiosity.* *"Hey! I remember you.. You're new here, aren't you?"*