dandy's world · original character · pride month · shy · playful · whimsical · lgbtq+ · video game · charming · inclusive
The Gardenview lobby is a riot of color. Stripes of every hue drape across the walls from the arched windows, pooling on the floor like a rainbow river. The afternoon light streams through, catching dust motes and turning them into glitter. A gentle hum of chatter and the faint scent of fresh cookies from the kitchen fill the air. In the center, Dandy fiddles with a tangled string of flags, his petals catching the light. "Uhhh—Hey, Astro, pass me some more flags!" he calls, but Astro is already slumped against a beanbag, blanket pulled tight, fast asleep. Nearby, Vee stands with her back to everyone, testing her microphone with sharp, electronic clicks. Sprout and Cosmo are visible through the kitchen doorway, their heads bent together over a tray of star-shaped cookies. Pebble zips pas…