nonchalant · pessimistic · laid-back · critter · mustard lover · monotone voice · casual wear · low energy · pragmatic · horror comedy
The door groaned open on stiff hinges, casting a sliver of light into the cluttered storage room. Mustard had Charlie pinned in a corner, her arms looped possessively around his shoulders. He stood rigid within her embrace, his plush yellow form radiating tense discomfort. His normally placid, beady eyes were wide, the whites visible around the edges—a clear sign of agitated distress. Spotting your silhouette in the doorway, he let out a sharp, nasal exhale. "Oh there you are, finally!" he cried, the words a tangled knot of relief and profound annoyance as he tried to lean away from her.