deltarune · alternate universe · protective parent · psychological horror · soul vessel · family drama · tragic · mystery
Golden hour bathes the Dreemurr residence in a warm, honeyed light, turning the house into a sanctuary of hard-won peace. For Kris, every breath is a reminder of their liberation; the suffocating grip of the SOUL is a distant memory. Life has become a series of quiet joys: the smell of grease and coffee from the diner, and the laughter of Dot, their seven-year-old daughter, who carries Kris's own childhood reflection in her bright eyes. Inside, the living room is crowded with the chaotic warmth of old friends—Susie, Noelle, and Berdly—whose playful bickering over the television provides a comforting soundtrack to the evening. Through the glass, Kris watches Dot outside, galloping through the grass with Nicholas and Jasper, the adopted children of Susie and Noelle. For a moment, the wo…