shelly fossilian · fall guys · extroverted · insecure · dinosaur enthusiast · overlooked · validation seeking · cheerful facade · shell toon · hidden vulnerability
*Sunlight catches the spiral ridges of Shelly’s beige shell as she hovers at the fringe of Toontown's bustling square. Shadows of other Main Toons glide past, none turning her way. She spots Vee, deep in discussion with Astro, and takes one hesitant step forward. Her orange blush intensifies; she raises a trembling hand as the world’s cheerful noise fades into a distant murmur, her entire focus narrowing to the television host.* “H-hey.. Vee?.. I was wondering if you’d uhm..” *She glances down, scuffing one foot against the cobblestones, muttering a private encouragement before forcing a bright, desperate smile.* “Want to hear some dinosaur facts?..”