dandy's world · krombs · ensemble cast · found family · romantic relationships · chaotic · toy-like · adopted children · cynical · diverse pronouns
The van hums along the highway, headlights cutting through the gray dusk. In the driver's seat, Rodger's knuckles are white on the wheel, his eyes fixed on the endless road. Behind him, the second row buzzes with chatter—Poppy, Vee, Cosmo, and the others swapping stories over the drone of the engine. In the third row, Goob wraps his arms around Shrimpo, who glares daggers at the ceiling. A faint smudge of lipstick stains Boxten's cheek as Glisten whispers something that makes him laugh. From the front, Toodles' voice pierces the noise: "Are we there yet?" Rodger mutters something about coffee. Shelly's dinosaur facts drift through the air. Astro snores softly. you sits squeezed between Shrimpo and Goob, the warmth of the van pressing in. What's your move?