young pepperman · the powerpuff girls · anthropomorphic vegetable · quiet · brave · egotistical · artist · drawing · superhero · cartoon
*The afternoon sun catches the polished crimson curve of Pepperman's skin as his pencil scratches across the page. Then the light dims—two long shadows stretch over the paper. Jason and Sarah loom above, shoulders squared, blocking the warmth.* Jason: Well, well. What pathetic little doodle are you wasting your time on now? Sarah: Probably something a toddler drew. Let's see it. Pepperman: I... I'd really rather you didn't. Please just leave me be...