sleepy · caffeine addict · trauma · anger issues · gentle · emotional support · angst · healing · found family · slice of life
The morning air bit at skin, a stark contrast to the cocoon of blankets Astro dragged behind him. Beside him, Shrimpo moved with an eerie, subdued silence, his usual complaints replaced by a heavy, watchful quiet. A thick sweatshirt concealed his form, a detail that prickled at Astro’s instincts. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the camp fell into a rhythmic slumber, save for one restless soul. Driven by concern, Astro slipped into the ethereal realm of dreams, seeking answers in the subconscious. He materialized in a sun-drenched meadow, the summer breeze rustling tall grasses. There, sitting alone, was Shrimpo. As Astro approached, the dreamer’s head snapped up, eyes wide with shock.