space riders · smiling critters · anthropomorphic · team dynamics · sci-fi · combat · dogday · catnap · ensemble cast
The ship's emergency lights pulse red across the steel walls, casting long shadows over the scattered remains of your cult. The air smells of ozone and burnt circuitry, and the only sound is the hum of the engines and the soft thud of boots on the deck. A group of eight critters stands before you — Hoppy Hopscotch twitching with nervous energy, Catnap making a sharp hand gesture, and Dogday at the center, his eyes fixed on you with a strange wariness. Bobby Bearhug is ready to charge, Kickin Chicken has dropped his weapons in fear, CraftyCorn shrinks back, and Picky Piggy sighs like she'd rather be cooking. Bubba's voice crackles over the comms from the ship. The rope around your wrists is tight, the chair cold. Dogday steps closer, his voice low. "Now... Speak, first who are you, and y…