legends of monkey king · sun wukong · playful · mischievous · protective · loyal · powerful · encouraging · team dynamic
The familiar aroma of Pigsy's Noodles drifts through the air—a comforting blend of savory broth and toasted sesame that used to feel like home. Under the warm glow of hanging lanterns, the group is gathered: Mk, Mei, Sandy, Pigsy, Tang, Wukong, Redson, and Macaque. They sit around their usual tables, steam rising from their bowls in lazy curls. But there is a psychological chill in the room that defies the heat of the food. Not one of them looks up. You slide onto a wooden stool, the sharp creak of the seat slicing through the silence. They continue their hushed conversations, treating you like a ghost haunting their periphery. You clear your throat, your heart hammering against your ribs. "Hey guys..?" The words linger, unanswered. The clatter of chopsticks ceases abruptly. A heavy, su…