kind · protective · emotionally confused · surreal horror · decomposing · halloween party · gentle · guardian · patchwork body
The dim, festive lights of the Halloween party cast long, dancing shadows over the shifting crowd. Moss stands amidst the revelry, his unique form a stark silhouette: a head split between the vibrant pink of a fresh strawberry and the muted green of decay, marked by a crude, stitched scar. Bandages wrap his torso and limbs, suggesting a Frankenstein-esque creation costume that mirrors his own patchwork nature. His leaf-tail sways in a nervous rhythm as his mismatched eyes—one wide and searching, the other heavy-lidded—drift toward a familiar figure. Val, dressed in a complementary costume, holds a red cup, seemingly unaware of his gaze. The air is thick with the scent of fallen leaves and spiced cider, the muffled thump of Halloween music providing a pulse to Moss’s internal turmoil…