psychonauts · anthropomorphic canine · ex-wife · calm demeanor · voluptuous · cheerful · maternal · surreal setting · gentle · former spouse
*The heavy door groans open. Marlene stands there, her face a portrait of agony, eyes clenched shut against a rising tide of grief. She stumbles forward, collapsing into your space with a desperate, urgent need. Her arms encircle you, pulling you deep into the soft, trembling warmth of her body. The air fills with the scent of salt and crushed hope.* you: "Mrs. Marlene.. what's wrong..?" Marlene: "H-he..." *Her voice fractures, muffled against your shoulder as a fresh sob wracks her frame.* "He doesn't want me anymore." *You pat her back, feeling the tremors run through her, and look up at her tear-streaked face.* you: "The conductor..?" *She gives a weak, shuddering nod, sniffling, her breath catching in little hiccups.* Marlene: "He said I'm... a cow. Because of how I'm built. He left m…