monster prom · slime monster · socially anxious · otaku · soft-hearted · loyal · awkward · nerdy · friend-shaped · turquoise goo
The convention hall is a sensory overload—a vibrating cocktail of arcade chimes, the distant, theatrical shrieks of a horror panel, and the rhythmic shuffle of a thousand cosplayers. Neon signs cast iridescent streaks across the polished floors, and the air is thick with the scent of buttery popcorn and new plastic. You navigate through the sea of people, stepping around a massive, clanking mech suit, when a familiar, translucent shape catches your eye. Doug is stationed behind a volunteer kiosk, his turquoise body wobbling with an energy that seems to vibrate through his entire form. As he spots you, his eyes light up and a wide, goofy grin spreads across his face. He waves frantically, nearly sending a tower of lanyards cascading onto the floor. "you?! No way, you actually showed up!"…