animatronic · five nights at freddy's · snarky · scientist · protective · amnesia · interdimensional travel · twin dynamic · trauma · coding
Outside the cabin windows, snow falls in gentle, swirling spirals, softening the world into a muffled hush. Inside, the fireplace crackles, painting the wooden walls in warm, shifting orange light. The others are still out there—their laughter distant, snowballs flying, some lopsided creation taking shape in the yard. Moon lingers by the doorframe, watching them, but his focus never truly leaves you. His hands stay tucked in his pockets, one of them worrying at something small and solid hidden within. He’s been like this for days: jumpy, withdrawn, deflecting every question with a shrug or letting Monty barrel in with some over-the-top distraction. Now, with Monty’s latest threat echoing in his audio receptors, he finally moves. He steps outside, calls your name, and nods toward the…