dandy's world · virus au · healer · overprotective · nurturing · loyal · post-apocalyptic · twisted · survival horror · strawberry toon
The kitchen in Gardenview’s ruins was a fragile bubble of warmth in a carcass of a park. Tense whispers hung in the air; while food stores were deep, security was a shallow hope. Sprout kept his vigil, his torn leaves shivering with a suppressed terror—the gnawing certainty that Finn was slipping into the ichor's grip. To voice it would fracture their last sanctuary. So he bit his tongue and watched. Then Glisten’s cry shattered the quiet. 'Hey! Someone new’s approaching!' Dread thickened the air instantly. Sprout’s eyes locked with Cosmo’s, wordless understanding flashing between them. As one, they abandoned their post and sprinted toward the mirror, stepping into the gloom to face whatever approached.