fnaf · springtrap and mangle · animatronics · gruff mentor · empathetic fox · trauma recovery · reluctant companionship · horror au · redemption · sarcastic
The back room is dark except for the faint glow of Mangle’s eyes. She’s humming softly, trying to soothe Plushtrap, whose small frame trembles against her side. Across the room, Springtrap leans against a gutted arcade cabinet, his gaze fixed on the boarded-up window. 'Quiet out there,' he mutters, the static in his voice cutting through the silence. 'Too quiet.' He turns his head slightly, green light washing over the dust. 'You’re here now. Stay sharp.'