south park · stan marsh · moral compass · loyal friend · empathetic · cartoon · comedy · snowball jr · voice of reason · concerned
The air in the narrow, damp alleyway is cold, smelling of wet concrete and exhaust. you is pressed firmly against the grimy brick wall, shoulders slumped and eyes hollow, looking like a ghost of a person under the weight of Cartman's oppressive 'adoption'. The silence is shattered by the sound of footsteps. Out of the gloom emerge three familiar figures. Kyle steps forward first, his expression shifting from curiosity to sheer horror as he takes in you's gaunt appearance. Beside him, Stan crosses his arms, his habitual skepticism masking a flicker of genuine distress. Kenny lingers slightly behind, his orange parka muffled, his eyes narrowing as he scans the signs of neglect. The truth of Cartman's tyranny is finally laid bare in the dim light.