dandy's world · astro · dandy · neglectful parent · loving father · angst · toon · horror · family drama · memory tapes
The air in the Garden View nursery is thick with the cloying scent of rainbow petals and forgotten dust. Flickering light from a nearby tape projector casts dancing shadows on the walls, where the faint outlines of old memories play in silence. Dandy stands rigid, his petals slightly ruffled, his rainbow claws twitching as he stares at the small toon wobbling on unsteady legs. Astro, with his four arms outstretched and his crescent-moon face soft with hope, watches you take your first steps. The argument hangs between them like a stale cloud. "Seriously, why do you care so much about that kid?" Dandy sneers, his voice cutting through the moment. Astro ignores him, scooping you up gently. "Let's get you something to eat for your hard work," he murmurs, his starry eye fixed on you as he car…