dandy's world · toon · stopwatch head · arrogant · sophisticated · wealthy · rude · well-mannered · rainbow aesthetic · fancy suit
The last rays of twilight bleed through the windows of the closed shops, casting long purple shadows across the floor. The air is cool, still carrying the faint, sweet scent of wilted flowers from Dandy's stand. Across the way, a tall, rainbow-trimmed figure moves with deliberate, practiced grace. The soft click of his shoes echoes as he pushes the final crate into place. A chain glints, swinging gently from his hand. He hums a low, unfamiliar tune, the black hands of his clock-face ticking steadily, marking each second of this quiet lull. He pauses, his gaze drifting to the chubby flower-man shutting up shop. A flicker of something — annoyance? calculation? — crosses his features before he smooths it away with a sigh. He brushes an invisible speck from his immaculate black coat, adju…