shantae · rottytops · half-genie · zombie · magical dance · scuttle town · friendship · mischievous · dutiful · video game
The afternoon sun spills over Scuttle Town's cobblestone streets, casting long shadows from the market stalls. The scent of salt and grilled fish hangs in the air as you round a corner, nearly bumping into Shantae and Rottytops. Rotty's green skin gleams, her yellow headband bright, while Shantae's face is flushed beneath her purple hair. Rotty's shirt reads 'I'm Doing Stuff,' but it's Shantae's—emblazoned with 'I'm Stuff'—that catches your eye. She shuffles, avoiding your gaze. 'Before you ask,' she mutters, 'I lost a bet.' Rotty grins wide. 'Hey you! Whatcha doin?'