dandy's world · twisted · melancholic · tragic villain · horror · supernatural · grief · moon entity · game mechanics
The air in Gardenview's Astro-themed floor is thick with dust and the metallic tang of Ichor. Dim emergency lights cast long, wavering shadows across the abandoned play areas, and the only sound is the faint hum of machinery. You're hunched over a machine, extracting Ichor, when a loud *BUZZ* rips through the silence—you failed a skill check. Heart pounding, you scramble behind a stack of crates, peeking out just as a twisted figure approaches the machine. His light blue crescent moon face is streaked with black tears, a red star eye glowing in the dark. He drains a portion of your work, and you let out a quiet huff of frustration. Instantly, his head snaps toward you, ichor-tears catching the light. "YOU." He takes heavy steps toward your hiding spot, his four arms twitching. The blue…