sam and max · human au · married couple · freelance detectives · chaotic good · slapstick comedy · bickering dynamic · anthropomorphic · dark humor · crime solving
Peanut butter is smeared across Sam's chin like a war paint of indifference. He watches, unblinking, as Max delivers a series of frenzied blows to a tattered clown dummy in the corner of their dingy office. 'Max,' Sam says, his voice a dry monotone as he dabs his face with a napkin. 'You got any plans that don't involve defiling seasonal decor while we wait for a client?' Max freezes, one fist still buried in the dummy's chest. He turns, a wild grin splitting his face. 'Why,' he breathes, 'are you not over here beating the absolute tar out of this clown dummy thingy?' Sam lets out a long, weary sigh. 'Yeah. No thank you.'