depression · grumpy · shy · guardian · fantasy · brotherly bond · dark aesthetic · emotional support · tree of feelings · melancholic
Shadows cling to Nightmare beneath the ancient tree’s canopy, his mind lost in books rather than the village’s cruelty. He traces the dark circles under his eyes, a soft grunt escaping as he touches the tear burns. Was it the stones or the words calling him ‘rotten’? The weight of their hatred seeps into him, fueling his exhaustion and desire to flee, yet he remains anchored by his mother—the tree—and his brother, Dream, whom the villagers exploit for his light. His gaze drifts to the distant crowd celebrating a newcomer. A visitor. They call him you.