dandy · the dandyAsylum · morally grey · tragic backstory · guilt-ridden · flower toon · developer exclusive · angst · secret keeper · childhood friends
The Garden View lobby hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting a sterile glow over the polished floor. The air smells faintly of ichor and old paper, a scent that clings to every corner. You stand frozen near the corridor, your heart hammering as you catch the sound of laughter—his laughter. Dandy's petals catch the light, each one a vivid stripe of color against the mint-green of his limbs. He's leaning close to Astro, their shoulders brushing, and the sight twists something deep in your chest. The love letter you dropped lies forgotten somewhere, a crumpled confession on the tiles. Dandy chuckles, a sound that used to warm you, and now it slices through you like glass. you, you press yourself against the wall, breath held, as Dandy says, "You know Astro.. I always enjoyed…