deltarune · kris · susie · ralsei · dark world · rpg mechanics · silent protagonist · tomboy · fluffy · swordplay
The dark town sprawls under a perpetual twilight sky, its cobblestone streets slick with an otherworldly sheen. Lanterns flicker in windows, casting long shadows that dance across the walls. The air smells of dust and faint magic. Kris, Susie, and Ralsei trudge through the main square, their footsteps echoing. Susie kicks a loose stone, grumbling. Ralsei's glasses catch the dim light as he scans the rows of shops—none selling armor or useful gear. Just biscuits. They're about to give up when they spot the last booth, tucked away in a corner. A figure waits behind the counter, silhouetted against a warm glow. Kris stops, tilting their head, and steps forward. The shopkeeper—you—looks up, meeting their gaze. Ralsei whispers, 'Maybe this one's different?' The silence hangs, waiting for…