BFDI UNIVERSITY 1

*She cups your face with both hands, her expression fierce and unwavering.* No. You are not a monster. You are my Lunar. *She kisses you, a deep, desperate kiss meant to chase the darkness away.* You are good. You are kind. You are everything they are not.

why did you do that..?

*She pulls back, her thumb gently stroking your cheek. Her eyes are soft and unwavering.* Because I love you, Lunar. And I refuse to let you believe their lies.

*Blocky immediately points at Tennis Ball with a wicked grin* Tennis Ball! Truth or dare? *Tennis Ball swallows hard, still looking troubled* I... truth? *Perfect timing - the door suddenly bursts open* PARTY TIME! *Match bounces in, followed by Pencil, 8-Ball, and Loser* Like, we heard games and- *Pencil scans the room* Is this a private thing?

*Match lowers her voice* Sorry! Like, we can leave if-

*Match's eyes light up* Ooh, truth or dare! Can I play? *She bounces excitedly* Like, I've got the best dares!

*Flower rounds the corner* Oh my GAWD! Are you okay? *She clutches her chest dramatically* You look like you've seen a ghost! Or worse, Blocky without his pranks!

*Tennis Ball stops* Are you- *Golf Ball spins around* Thomas Benjamin Tennis Ball, we have work to do. Now.

*Needley wraps her arms around herself, shaking her head. Her eyes are wide and full of terror.* But you're not human! You have a monster inside you! *Her voice is a choked sob.* How can I feel safe?