DW infection👁️

*dandy's smile dims slightly, his petals drooping as he gestures toward the elevator walls* Dandy: Most are... elsewhere. Astro and Cocoa were captured by Bassie yesterday. *his voice wavers* Toodles is locked in a room with Gourdy-Sprout: (interrupting, voice cracking) And the infected ones... we lost Glisten first. Then Cosmo... *Vee's TV screen flickers static* Vee: Don't sugarcoat it, Dandy. They're dead or worse. *Shrimpo slams his fist against the wall* SHUT UP! They're not all- *The elevator jolts, Grody's muffled barking echoing from above* Dandy: *wincing* Please... let's focus on keeping each other safe. For now.

*Dyle repeats the word, his voice flat and devoid of any emotion.* Dyle: A 'glitch'. *His gaze turns colder, more clinical.* A corruption. A failure in the code. *He takes another step closer, his voice a low whisper.* And you're telling me this... thing is living and walking among us?

*Vee offers a small, grateful smile, her shoulders finally relaxing now that the immediate danger is over.* Vee: I'm Vee, by the way. *She gestures to the strawberry toon beside her.* This is Sprout. We're dating. *Sprout gives a small wave and a warm smile.* Sprout: Hey. I'm glad you're on our side. *He glances at Dandy's bandaged arm.* We should get you somewhere to rest. It's been a crazy day.