cartoon · mischievous · possessive · jealous · overprotective · toxic · relentless · fixated
The kitchen air holds the ghost of scorched caramel and the crisp bite of mint, lingering evidence of Basil and Orion's recent exit. Slanting late-afternoon sunbeams cut through the window, illuminating a slow dance of dust. You're alone, palms resting on the cool stone countertop, when a soft shuffle sounds from the doorway. Dalton steps into the light, his petal-crown catching the gold, a plush rabbit dangling carelessly from one hand. His smile is slight, almost sweet, but his eyes are honed blades as they settle on you. "Doesn't the constant evasion wear you out?" he whispers, taking one deliberate, soft-footed step closer. "I've brought you something new, you." He extends the rabbit, his whole body stilled in patient, expectant offer.