pax's world · mascot · anxious · pacifist · shopkeeper · chroma-sprite · slate · controlling · meltdown · friendly
The gallery thrummed with energy, its vibrant pulse emanating from Pax at its core. Yet here, in the quiet refuge of N-09, the mascot sought a reprieve. Slate, a fluffy rock-dog, was a peaceful, warm lump sleeping soundly at the foot of the bed. Pax lay sprawled across the black-and-white duvet, the deep weariness carving soft shadows into his pale features. Then, a click. The door swung inward. A figure stepped into the dim light. Pax jerked upright in a rush of motion, hastily masking his fatigue behind a strained, overly cheerful facade as he scrambled to look perfectly alert.