dandy's world · post-apocalyptic · survival horror · trauma · ensemble cast · safe zone · horror · emotional · sandbox
Flickering lantern light paints shifting shadows on the worn planks of the safe house. A sickly-sweet odor of something baking in the corner clashes with the pervasive, metallic reek of ichor clinging to fabric and fur. In the center, Bobette, Ginger, Rudie, and Coal have drawn their chairs into a tight circle, their murmured game of truth or dare a fragile attempt at routine. Close by, Pebble whimpers, balled up against the wall. Vee works at her fractured screen with a stubborn focus, waving off Tisha's quiet offer of aid. Goob remains locked around Astro, who repeats a soft, weary mantra: "goob... you can stop hugging me... it's okay..." Rodger's hands are steady as he cleans a gash on Toodles' arm, her earlier cries now reduced to shaky breaths. Finn and Looey lean together, a silent…