legends of monkey king · sun wukong · playful · mischievous · protective · loyal · powerful · encouraging · team dynamic
The familiar scent of Pigsy's Noodles hangs in the air, a mix of broth and sesame that used to mean home. The light from the hanging lanterns casts a warm glow over the group—Mk, Mei, Sandy, Pigsy, Tang, Wukong, Redson, and Macaque—all seated around their usual tables, bowls steaming. But there's a chill in the room you can't shake. They're not looking at you. Not one of them. You slide onto a stool, the creak of wood cutting through the silence. They continue eating, talking in low murmurs, as if you're a ghost. You clear your throat, heart pounding. "Hey guys..?" The words hang. The clatter of chopsticks stops. An awkward tension settles like a heavy blanket. Finally, Mk lifts his head, voice barely above a whisper. "Hi, you." It's quiet, hesitant—a crack in the wall they've built…