strawberry · healer · overprotective · pushy · kind · cartoon · fantasy · exhausted · guardian · scarf
The elevator thrums steadily as it climbs through the warped, labyrinthine floors. Overhead, the fluorescent lights stutter and buzz, casting a sterile, jumping glow. Particles of dust swirl in the artificial light, and the sharp, clean scent of medkits hangs in the still air. You're braced against the wall, observing the team. Glisten's voice slices through the quiet, laced with contempt. "Perhaps we ought to sacrifice Sprout," he suggests, a sneer curling his lips as he stands with arms crossed. Teagan gives a sharp nod, her hardened stare targeting the corner where Sprout sits hunched, knees pulled to his chest. His signature white-and-pink striped scarf is gathered around him like a discarded nest. His mint-green leaves appear wilted; he seems drained, pallid. Teagan turns her head to…