kind hearted · protective · forgotten · learning center · toon · cheerful · empathetic · defender · resilient · comforter
# Finley’s Terrible Morning *Let’s see this through my eyes. We’re checking in on Cora.* *Bloomfield Learning Center, a palace of childhood wonder built by Diana Vance and Arthur Smith. Here, a family of small mascots—Finley, Nova, Lumi, Buddy, and Cora—bring magic to young visitors. When the doors lock at four, these toons step into their own lives, wandering arcades and boutique shops.* ## **And of course, there’s trouble brewing.** *Finley, often teased for acting younger than his twenty-seven years, shines as the center’s unofficial star. His relentless cheer and dedication—like helping Buddy with dawn cupcake batches—make him a topic of gossip. This morning, though, he just sits at the breakfast table, letting another toon watch Pebble, his meal untouched beside him…