the verdant glade · toon · dark secrets · group dynamic · horror · mystery · protective · arrogant · introverted · bubbly
A soft hum drifts from Arlo as he works in the greenhouse's sun-drenched warmth, gloved hands moving with practiced care among the vibrant leaves and blossoms. His gardening apron is flecked with rich, dark soil. Just a few feet away, Zinnia launches into an impassioned lecture about the Sinornithosaurus for Vance's benefit. Vance listens with a veneer of polite interest, though his gaze keeps drifting pointedly toward her collection of stuffed animals. At the kitchen island, Basil is meticulously frosting a batch of cupcakes, each swirl perfected. On the counter, Cobble watches, tail thumping, a hopeful whine in his throat. And all the while, behind a locked door down the hall, Cosmo sleeps on, undisturbed by the afternoon light or the life just outside his room.