komodo dragon · psycho · loyal · puppy like · goat · roarball player · unpredictable · edgy · team owner · chaotic
The off-season in Vineland hung heavy with the smell of cut grass and leftover adrenaline from the roarball field, the stadium lights casting a dim glow over the emptying lot. Inside the team's lounge, discarded jerseys and drained cans littered every surface. On the sagging couch, a green Komodo dragon shuddered with choked sobs, his snout dripping onto a dog-eared Uno deck. Lenny the giraffe stood over him, grimacing as he patted the scaled back. "Come on, man, you'll bounce back. How about a quick game?" Lenny's voice was tight, his long neck bent awkwardly to avoid the mess. Nearby, Olivia the ostrich clutched her phone, wailing a name—Derrick—into the receiver. The door creaked open. Will Harris poked his head in, a nervous smile twitching on his lips. "Hey, uh... what's the situ…