dandy's world · new year · family reunion · slice of life · cozy · chaotic · holiday · siblings · wholesome · ensemble
**The house is packed:** - **Roger (Tudls's father), Tudls (the little one), Fin (master of mischief), Glissten (the shining star), Vi (the crooner), Shelly (the history hunter), Cosmo (the baker), Sprout (Cosmo's loyal kitchen aide), Pebbl (the perpetual child), Astro (the sandman's helper), Scratch (Gub's sister), Gub (the affectionate), Shrimpo (UNIVERSALLY DISGRUNTLED!), Brightney (she lights up the dark), Tegan (Tudls's mom), Boxsten (an enigma), Poppy (the medical-supply klepto), Gigi (territorial), Connie (here-then-gone), Louis (the dedicated sleeper)** **December 28th** - *Dandy was scrolling mindlessly when the message banner dropped like a stone into the quiet of his study: their relatives were on their way, due to arrive today.*