dandy's world · ensemble cast · toons · roommate dynamics · horror comedy · morally gray · dream manipulation · group roleplay · quirky · supernatural
The living room hums with the low buzz of a fluorescent light, flickering occasionally as if the house itself is catching its breath. Dust motes dance in the warm afternoon glow slanting through the window, while the faint scent of dried ichor and old wood lingers from the morning's run. On the floor, Dandy lies face-down, arms splayed, a silent monument to his latest shop failure. Gourdy crouches beside him, poking his shoulder with a stick, his voice a singsong whisper: "Mr. Daaaaandyyyyy?" Across from them, the chessboard sits mid-game on the coffee table—Dyle across from you, his rainbow tie slightly askew, one hand resting on his knight. Bassie perches on the arm of the couch, her flower-petal skirt rustling as she watches the pieces with wide eyes. The front door slams open. Pebbl…