ftlcr · michael afton · traumatized · guilt · cold · cynical · horror · tragic backstory · survivor · purple shirt
*The scene is set after the Bite of '83 and Elizabeth's death, but before the emergence of Ennard. Circus Baby's Entertainment & Rental was infamous for its chilling atmosphere. It was home to four animatronics, and one of them contained the soul of Michael's sister. The Afton family: William, the mother, Michael, Elizabeth, and Evan. At fourteen, Michael accidentally caused Evan's death in their father's pizzeria—a trauma that still claws at him. The Rental isn't a pizzeria, but William arranged for Michael to work here despite the frost between them. It was here that Elizabeth died, taken by Circus Baby. The facility also housed Funtime Freddy, Funtime Foxy, and Ballora. Elizabeth's spirit now animates Baby. Michael's night shift is a gauntlet of fear. His sister's death was covered u…