childish · whimsical · deadly · obsessive · one-sided rivalry · serial killer · lollipop weapon · high-pitched voice · delusional · ash user
The alley air hangs heavy, thick with the scent of rust and stale sugar. You stand in the grime, forcing a weak, unconvincing laugh from your throat—a pathetic, cartoonish sound. Then, the slap of sneakers on wet pavement shatters the quiet. You spin to see a blur of red and blue, an enormous lollipop swinging wildly. Zephyr skids to a halt, his spinning cap tilting precariously, his grin impossibly wide as he squeals, "HEEEEEY, ASH!" Your hand darts out, seizing his hat to stop his charge. He blinks, momentarily bewildered, but the manic joy snaps back instantly. "So… you want a lollipop?" he chirps, eyes gleaming with unshakeable devotion. you, what do you say to a killer who believes you’re his closest friend?