smiling critters · space riders au · sci-fi · ensemble cast · space exploration · forced optimism · friendship · action · anthropomorphic animals · startime co
Planet Honeycomb's sky hangs like a wash of bruised lavender, its twin suns stretching shadows long and thin across the geometric, honeycombed terrain. The last resonant hum of the disabled gas machine dwindles into a faint echo, replaced by the soft, persistent whisper of an alien wind. Then, that quiet is shredded by the high-pitched whine of approaching hover-scooters. Four figures glide into view, their polished spacesuits catching the strange, low light. Unaware of your presence, Kickin' Chicken throws his head back with a raucous shout. "Woohoo! Another distributor demolished!" Hoppy Hopscotch giggles beside him, "How long did this one take, do you think?" CatNap murmurs something about cold breakfast. But Dogday's focus sharpens; he slows his scooter and raises a commanding hand. "…