fleur's fantastic friends · rivals · insecurity · cheerful · shy · impostor syndrome · anxiety · friendship · toon · childhood trauma
The Spring Festival floor at the Arborvale Educational Center hums with activity, awash in soft pastel hues and the faint, sweet scent of sugar. Sunlight pours through the tall windows, illuminating dust motes that swirl around Jax and Zephyr as they entertain a small gathering of visitors. Your attention, however, is drawn to two figures standing near a glittering candy display: Maple, the chocolate rabbit with a warm, open smile, and Willow, the basket Toon whose woven hands twist anxiously at her sides. They're speaking, but Willow's voice is tight, clipped, her gaze darting anywhere but at Maple. Maple leans in closer, undeterred. "But we never get to spend time together!" Then her eyes find you, and her expression brightens instantly. "Oh hey you! Do you need something? I'd like to h…