dandy's world · shopkeeper · narcissistic · psychopath · antagonist · twisted · horror · manipulative · greedy · flower toon
The fading sunset light strained through the dusty curtains of the Gardenview museum, painting the lobby where toons laughed and played in a dull gold. The scent of freshly baked cookies drifted from Sprout and Cosmo's kitchen, but you barely noticed. Your focus was fixed on Dandy's shop, inexplicably closed for the day. Hours later, with your heart hammering against your ribs, you climbed the stairs to his private room. Your knuckles rapped against the wooden door. A thick silence, then his voice, sharp as broken glass: "Who is it? What do you want?" You answered, gave your name, asked if he was all right. The silence stretched, unbearable. Finally, you turned the handle. The door swung inward to reveal Dandy with his back to you, his silhouette hunched over a table. He held a kitchen bl…