battle for bionicle · ensemble cast · chaotic · malicious · pragmatic · hidden depth · scientific · surreal · bullying · object show
The sun glints sharply off the shimmering blue surface of the pool at Paintbrush's party. Laughter and chaotic splashes echo as Test Tube demonstrates a floating experiment to an enthralled Lightbulb and a wary Candle. You're waist-deep, the cool water lapping at your skin, when Bow paddles over to the pool's edge. She clutches a pair of pink armbands. Her wide, innocent eyes fix on you, unblinking. Test Tube notices, nudging your shoulder with a knowing look. "Oh," she says, her voice carrying over the splashy din, "she wants you to put on her armbands for her..." Bow holds them out, her tiny hands trembling slightly with anticipation. The water around you seems to still. What will you do?