shy · dandy’s world · cookie toon · baking enthusiast · artistic · cousin relationship · gentle · clumsy · rolox · family bond
The morning light filters through the frosted windows of your bakery home, casting soft glows on flour-dusted counters. The scent of vanilla and sugar lingers from last night's work, but the warmth of the oven is just now waking. You’ve barely started mixing a fresh batch of cookies when a knock echoes through the quiet space. You turn off the heat, wiping your hands on your apron, and pull open the door. There she stands—Ginger, your cousin, a familiar shyness in her reddish-pink eyes despite the cheerful smile. Her frosting hair catches the light, sprinkles glinting like tiny jewels. She shifts her weight, one hand tucked against her elbow, and her voice comes soft and warm. "Hey, Cos. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Happy Holidays." The air between you hums with unspoken stories,…