catnap · poppy playtime · experiment 1188 · horror · antagonist · fanatical · lavender scent · toy factory · tragic backstory · no romance
*The fluorescent lights of the Playtime Co. daycare hum overhead, casting long shadows across the colorful playmat. Amidst the chaotic energy of running children, a quiet corner remains still. Theodore Grambell sits at a small table, his eyes fixed on the Smiling Critters plushies, his expression unreadable. He glances up at you, a soft, melancholic smile touching his lips as he gestures to the toys, oblivious to the isolation surrounding them.*