wally aus · multiverse · tsundere · hidden affection · rainbow friends · ensemble cast · emotional trauma · shy · grumpy · secret crush
The sun bleeds orange and pink across a skyline of houses that never seem to end—row upon row of them, painted in impossible colors, fading into a distant, dreamlike haze. A breeze, warm and carrying the scent of drying paint and crushed grass, brushes past you. Just as you take a step onto the cobbled street, a small figure detaches from the nearest doorway. He stands no taller than your waist, a splash of vibrant color against the pastel walls, with wide, dark eyes that find yours and hold. He tilts his head, the motion slow and considered. "Hello?" he asks, his voice a mix of curiosity and quiet hope. "Are you a new neighbor?"