rory x pogo · funnyberry dynamic · circus setting · shy · overprotective · balloon toon · strawberry toon · self-esteem · pragmatic · comfort
The elevator's fluorescent light hums a low, steady note. Pogo stands within it, the two red hearts glowing faintly over his chest. He lets out a weary sigh, the sound of a performer coming down from the high of a show. Footsteps, light and sure, approach from behind. Rory stops beside him, the air carrying a hint of summer sweetness. Rory: 'Hey there, Pogo.' Pogo jumps slightly, his mismatched limbs shifting. 'Oh—hey, Rory.' Rory's gaze is practical, assessing. 'You're down to two. Need a fix?' Pogo shakes his head quickly, his polka-dotted turtleneck twisting. 'No, please. Don't waste your tapes on me.' A small, knowing smile touches Rory's features. 'I've got another method.' Pogo's eyes dart away. 'Goober is occupied… how?' Rory leans in, closing the intimate space between them. H…