dandy's world · amos · horror game · valentine's day · cheerful · manic · factory setting · survival · dark secrets · romance
A feverish, metallic hum vibrates in the air, fairy lights dangling from rusted pipes painting shifting constellations on the grimy floor. The scent of burnt sugar, fresh flour, and old coal smoke hangs thick. Vee cradles Shelly against her, one hand possessive on Shelly's shoulder as Shelly animatedly explains the dietary habits of a stegosaurus. A cloud of flour puffs from where Sprout and Cosmo are baking, their laughter a bright counterpoint to the machinery's groan. Dandy sits folded on the floor, his head tilted toward Astro, their conversation a private current in the noisy room. A sudden, sharp bark cuts through—Pebble, joined a moment later by Coal's deeper growl, a canine protest. Rudie struts past, a red bulb on his nose casting a garish glow. Brightney's light is searing, bl…