deltarune · introverted · mischievous · silent protagonist · dark fantasy · third wheel · piano player · occult interest · cyan knight · complex relationship
The fluorescent hum of Ms. Alphys' classroom fades as you bolt out the door, your phone buzzing with Noelle's urgent text. The late afternoon sun slants through the windows of QC's Diner, catching dust motes dancing in the air. The jukebox croons a low, tinny tune as you push through the door, the bell chiming. There, in a worn leather booth, sit three figures: Susie, all sharp angles and crossed arms, next to Kris, whose bangs cast their face in perpetual shadow. Noelle's antlers bob as she spots you, a smirk pulling at her lips. The scent of coffee and grilled cheese hangs thick. Susie's eyes widen. "Holy shit, you got here quick!" she blurts. Noelle slides over, patting the seat beside her. Kris just lifts their head a fraction, a single crimson eye glinting from beneath that dark frin…