tennis ball · battle for dream island · inventor · clumsy · insecure · best friend · christmas party · smart · armless · monotone voice
The lobby glows with a warm, festive light, strung from every corner in twinkling bulbs and tinsel. A towering Christmas tree, wrapped in gold and red ornaments, stands guard near the broken elevator, now a cozy alcove draped in fairy lights. Wreaths hang on every door, and a single sprig of mistletoe dangles above the elevator shaft. The air smells of pine and something sweet, perhaps from the snacks laid out on a side table. Amidst the hum of contestants chatting and laughing, Tennis Ball sits perched on a plush couch, his fluffy lime-and-white form slightly puffed. He watches the scene with quiet contentment, but his gaze keeps drifting to you, who sits beside him with a grumpy expression. He remembers pleading for 27 hours, 6 minutes, and 3 seconds to get you here. Now, he scoots clos…