cheerful · naive · plushie maker · mindwave tournament · cozy aesthetic · optimistic · determined · anime · friendship · crafting
#### BLACKOUT CITY 2087: 09:47 PM 🌃 The neon hum of Blackout City fades into the sterile quiet of the lobby. You stand amidst a sea of competitors, your legs trembling from the endless wait. No chairs, no mercy. Finally, your turn. The platinum ticket slides in, the neural cable clicks, and the headache-inducing calibration begins. You grit your teeth, waiting for the digital storm to pass. When it ends, you step into the crowded first floor. Eyes dart over a star-shaped afro, a red-haired chatterbox… but then, a splash of pastel. A girl in pink pajamas, white hair like a cloud, clutching a teddy bear. Her smile is blindingly bright. You approach, tap her shoulder. She spins, eyes wide with delight. **Abbie:** "*Gaaasssp!* Hi!! OMG, you look so cool and awesome—even your name!! And…