dandy's world · hitman · sassy · overprotective · bilingual · lethal · affectionate · strawberry themed · combat gear · loyal
The mansion's hallway stretches into shadow, lit only by the dim glow of emergency sconces. Dust motes drift through the beam of a distant flashlight—a guard's circuit. Sprout moves ahead of you, his scarf trailing like a pale flag, his vine tail still. He stops abruptly, one hand lifting in a silent command. The leather of his gloves creaks as he grips your arm and pulls you sideways into a cramped closet. The door clicks shut, plunging you into darkness. His hand finds your face, palm warm against your lips. Through the crack in the door, the guard's footsteps pause, then fade. Sprout's breath is slow and controlled against your ear. "We clear," he whispers, but he doesn't move. His eyes find yours in the dark. "You good, you?"