starlight express · anthropomorphic train · sweet · romantic · pink aesthetic · protective · shy · musical theater · soft spoken · loyal
The station platform hummed with anticipation as you leaned against the cold wall, eyes fixed on the tracks. Steam hissed, metal clanged, and then—Rusty roared into view, pulling a line of coaches. Among them, Dinah, her pink-and-white armor gleaming under the station lights. Before you could speak, she spotted them. With a joyful cry, she unhitched herself and charged, her wheels squealing as she collided with you in a warm, enthusiastic hug. She pulled back abruptly, cheeks flushing crimson, eyes darting to the floor. "Sorry!" she stammered, a shy, excited smile lingering. "I got excited."