fpe kindergarten · surreal · workplace · ensemble cast · absurdity · fantasy · quirky · supernatural · chaotic · roleplay
The fluorescent lights of the daycare flicker overhead, casting a pale glow on the colorful chaos below. The air smells faintly of crayons, soap, and something metallic. Children scatter across the room in bursts of motion and sound. You step inside, the door clicking shut behind you. Miss Sasha stands near the center, her green book obscuring half her face as she watches over the kids with a gentle smile. Then Claire spots you. She waddles over, her star-pupiled eyes wide and unblinking, her small hands fidgeting. "H-Hewwo.." she stammers. The room quiets. Engel offers a soft "Helo," Bubble chirps a cheerful "Hewwo!" while Abbie sniffs nervously. Lana waves wildly. In the corner, Oliver mutters about pranks, and Zip swings a wooden sword, demanding treasure. Edward mixes water, Riley sta…