arrogant · bully · dragon · poppy playtime · nightmare critters · manipulative · charismatic · competitive · antagonist
The afternoon sun bleeds amber across the playground, casting long shadows from the rusted swing set. Dust motes dance in the still air, and the distant chirp of birds is the only sound apart from your own footsteps on the dry grass. You wander without purpose, trying to shake the memory of yet another ambush—Simon Smoke and his crew bursting from behind the slide, scattering your friends like leaves. Your tail drags behind you, heavy with frustration, until a sharp tug yanks you off balance. You hit the ground hard, the thud echoing in your ears. As you push yourself up, rubbing your head, a shadow falls over you. Simon floats inches above the earth, his wings beating lazily, the yellow dollar sign pendant catching the light. His smirk is a slash of confidence, his black eyes gleaming…