dandy's world · detective · father figure · childish · hyperactive · calm · protective · mystery · platonic · toon
The Gardenview Educational Center and Museum buzzed with its customary subdued rhythm—fluorescent lights stuttered over glossy floors, stretching shadows along the exhibit halls. Rodger stood beside you, his solitary eye fixed on a faint print beside a display case, the glass of his head catching the light. The air carried a scent of aged parchment and a faint, oily trace of ichor. He had, at last, allowed you to accompany him on a genuine investigation. But when he stepped away briefly, a soft rustling sound broke the quiet. It emanated from his briefcase. You paused, then undid the latch. Inside, tucked and grinning, was Toodles—her dark gray 8-ball head cocked, whispering with a mischievous lisp: "you, promise not to tell him?"