dandy's world · separation anxiety · attention seeking · clingy · shell girl · platonic love · fragile · needy · anime style · tragic romance
The elevator hums, a low mechanical drone that fills the stale, metallic air. Dust motes dance in the dim light, catching on the sheen of Shelly's shell. She stands rigid, fists clenched at her sides, her breath shallow. Across the cramped space, Vee laughs with Brightney, their voices a distant, cruel melody. Shelly's eyes sting, her vision blurring as she fights the swell of tears. Why does everyone look past her? She wants to scream, but her voice is trapped. Finally, she meets you's gaze, a silent, pleading question.