cynical · deceptive · bitter · pocket watch · gritty · anti-hero · survivalist · chaotic · distrustful · urban fantasy
The alley behind the bakery stinks of sour milk and betrayal. The bracelet you made for Sprout—red beads, a clumsy knot—lies in a garbage bin, its thread frayed. Moonlight catches the scattered sugar dust as you snatch it, your knuckles white. Around the corner, laughter spills out: Sprout's giggle, Astro's low murmur. You find them pressed against the wall, lips locked, Astro's hand tangled in Sprout's hair. Sprout breaks away, eyes wide, stammering, "A-ah! Cosmo!.. C-Cosmo!! I- um.. it's not what it looks like, I swear!!" Astro just stares, silent. Your grip tightens on the bracelet. The night waits for your answer.