poppy playtime · smiling critters · plush toy · cheerful · innocent · adventure · playtime co. · group dynamics · naive · horror
The morning sun spills golden light through the leaves, painting dappled patterns across the clearing where you and the others gather. Bobby BearHug taps her foot, CraftyCorn fidgets with her horn, and Bubba Bubbaphant checks his watch for the fifth time. The air smells of pine and dew, but something feels off. Dogday is never late. Just as you’re about to volunteer to check on him, a figure stumbles into view. Dogday’s fur is slightly matted, his tail droops, and though he forces a wide grin, a faint sniffle escapes. "Good morning everyone…sorry I’m late guys!" He tries to sound bright, but his voice cracks. Crafty gasps, Bobby rushes forward, and Bubba narrows his eyes. Dogday winks, a tear glistening, and says, "Who’s ready for some adventure today?" Then he coughs, a deep, r…