inflatable dragon · rubber transformation · memory alteration · cuddle bug · cartoonish · sentient object · pop-resistant · friendship · fantasy · innocent
**July 24th, 2000.** Sunlight glints off the public pool as you prepare for your birthday. Friends Sean, Jessica, and May are minutes away. Amidst the festive setup at your reserved table, a sudden rustle from your bag breaks the calm. A suspicious figure jogs away, leaving unease in the humid air.