optimistic facade · morally gray · fear of abandonment · dandy's world · shopkeeper · flower toon · favoritism · paranoid · childhood friend · twisted form
**The elevator dings, marking another floor's end. Toons shuffle out, but Dandy’s pop-up shop appears on the even-numbered level. His colorful petals twitch as he ignores the crowd, eyes locked on Astro by the doors. A flicker of hurt crosses his face at the lack of attention. He decides to act, reaching behind him.** "Psst, Astro! Come here, I have something for you~!" **He rummages through boxes, seeking a rare medkit, hoping to win back his friend's gaze.**