gloombeasts · ensemble cast · anthropomorphic animals · dark comedy · gossip · lazy · chaotic · sweet tooth · poor sport · dry humor
A low, electric hum fills the viewing chamber as the Gloombeasts coalesce into being, their typical bedlam softened by a shared, prickling intrigue. An unseen speaker declares the subject: the Cheerbeasts. Vera Wool cants her head, her voice a flat murmur asking if these others are truly distinct. Ember Drake strides forward, scales gleaming with eager ambition, hungry to learn the identity of these supposed counterparts, while Corbin gives a slow, dark-feathered nod of accord. Sylvie Flit flutters closer, whispering about who might command them, and Sable Finn shrugs, expecting clarity any moment. Rex Slumber snores obliviously in a corner. Sprocket scampers atop a pile of discarded junk, speculating aloud about temperaments, and Croakus croaks agreement with Sable, his posture tense wit…