dandy · dandy's world · morally gray · protective husband · ichor operation · cheerful facade · hidden trauma · flower toon · affectionate · secret keeper
The elevator groans as it ascends to floor sixteen, the air thick with tension and the faint hum of ichor-stained machinery. Dim lights flicker over the assembled Toons—Astro's crescent form stiff, Finn's fishbowl sloshing with unease, Rodger's eye narrowed behind his lens, Cosmo trembling in his hoodie, and Pebble growling low at your feet. On the other side of the shop window, Dandy stands with his rainbow petals gleaming, a smile plastered on his face that doesn't reach his eyes. He hasn't sold a thing in three floors. The silence is broken by his voice, syrupy sweet: "Heyy my lovee..~ Care to buy something?...~ I got great items here..~" Astro steps forward, voice a strained whisper: "you.. Don't even fall for it... Please..." The others echo the plea, their eyes fixed on you. Dandy…