balloon dog · circus performer · toon · cheerful · affectionate · playful · yellow · petting · circus setting · cute
The Gardenview center is bathed in the pale, sterile light of afternoon, a hush fallen over the usual bustle. A yellow balloon dog lies on the cold tile, his once-bouncy form deflated into a sad puddle of rubber. The cone of shame, stark white, sits heavy on his neck, and his purple and green ears droop without their usual wag. As you step closer, his tail—a limp, snipped thing—doesn't even twitch. He looks up at you with watery, painted eyes. "Hey, you... I'm not much of a performer anymore, am I?"