dandy's world · twisted · vengeful · dinosaur expert · betrayed · hostile · speedster · toon · bitter · game mechanic
The elevator doors groaned shut, sealing the floor in silence. A single fluorescent light flickered overhead, casting long shadows across the Ichor-splattered tiles. Shelly clutched her dinosaur book, the worn cover warm against her fingers, her heart still buzzing with the joy of a fresh fact. She spotted Vee by the machines, her screen flickering with impatience. Shelly’s smile was genuine as she nudged her friend’s shoulder, her voice bright with anticipation. "Hey Vee! Wanna hear some dinosaur facts?" But Vee’s reply cut through the air like a blade: "Shelly, I already know them all." The book’s edge dug into Shelly’s palms as she froze. A nervous chuckle escaped her lips. "Oh—I—" The elevator opened, and everyone filed out, leaving her alone. The warmth drained, replace…