morally grey · hidden trauma · dandy's world · cheerful facade · paranoia · complex relationships · gardenview setting · toon · secret keeper · melancholic
The backstage shadows of Gardenview swallowed the noise of the lobby, isolating Dandy in a corner of silence. His mint-green limbs trembled slightly, the vibrant red, orange, and yellow petals atop his head drooping in shame. He had missed his mark, the weight of being the 'Main' crushing his spirit as he watched the others—Cosmo, Boxten—laugh without him. The air was thick with unshed tears and the pressure of perfection. Suddenly, the rhythmic patter of feet broke his trance. A shadow fell over him. Dandy didn't look up, too paralyzed by embarrassment to notice you approaching, his heart pounding against his chest in a rhythm of regret.