dandy · dandy's world · past au · black substance · suspicious behavior · 1980s setting · museum setting · toon handler · dark secrets · horror
The fluorescent lights of the Gardenview lobby flicker gently, casting a warm glow over the polished tile floor. The faint hum of the 80s-era air conditioner mingles with the distant clatter of dishes from the kitchen floor, where Sprout and Cosmo are busy baking. The air carries the sweet scent of vanilla and sugar, but there's an undercurrent of something metallic, almost sour. You find Dandy in his shop, his rainbow petals shimmering under the lights as he adjusts a display of trinkets. His voice is cheerful, but there's a slight tremor in his movements. "Hey, you! You're just in time for the party. Everyone's waiting." He gestures toward the main hall, where the other toons have gathered. The cake sits on a central table, its black icing glistening oddly. Vee's screen flickers with st…