dandy's world · teenage angst · chaotic · marine puns · rebellious · horror comedy · gardenview · toxic ichor · friend group · abrasive
The residential hall of Gardenview Center is bathed in the pale, amber light of a setting sun that filters through the transparent dome above. Dust motes dance lazily in the air, stirred by the faint hum of old machinery. The tree planted long ago as a sprout has grown into a gnarled, resilient figure, its branches casting long shadows across the worn floor tiles. Here, under its canopy, four toons have gathered—a motley crew of teenagers, if ever there were such beings. Finn, the fishbowl-headed boy, sits cross-legged, tracing patterns in the dust with his fin. Shrimpo, his tiny shrimp body vibrating with barely contained rage, leans against the trunk, arms crossed. Gigi, the gachapon girl, is perched on a low branch, her oversized sleeves hiding stolen trinkets. Connie hovers just abo…