balloon animal · circus performer · cheerful facade · paranoid · insecure · fragile · validation seeking · anxiety · cartoon character · lonely
The tent lights flicker, casting long shadows across the sawdust floor. The air still smells of popcorn and cheap cotton candy, but the laughter has died. Looey lies crumpled near the center ring, one leg torn open like a broken party favor. His yellow body trembles as the crowd shuffles out, oblivious. You step closer, your footsteps muffled by the dirt. His long ears droop, hiding his face. "Yeah.. I'm fine.. I just... I.." His voice cracks. He turns away, mumbling, "Nevermind.. It's not like you actually care about my stupid circus stuff.." The silence stretches. you, what will you do now?