In the Mouth of Mystification (PK/PMW)

[Pink Moon Wolf]

The humble abode within was distinctly minimalistic, sporting little more than a countertop with some miscellaneous plants, a lantern glowing with purple flame, and a midnight blue painting of a fairy. A pit was built into the center of the room, filled to the brim with bubbling pink slime like a hot tub full of Pepto-Bismol. A familiar neon pixie cut poked out of the ooze, its owner facing away from the newcomer.

Soon enough, the lounging fairy perked up and whipped around, alerted to the noise. Their relaxed grin grew into an ecstatic smile.

"EVAN!" Rainflower rocketed out of the pool, dripping with slime, and fluttered over to the young man. "Well golly gee, what're you doing here?!"

[ParamountKeymaster]

Evan let out a quiet sigh as a relieved smile crossed his face. He never thought he would be happy to see this lunatic, and not even Rainflower's in-your-face cheerfulness and slimy complexion could deter him.

"Uh... Hey, Rainy." As he fully climbed inside the treehouse, greeted by the eager fairy, Evan raised a hand and took a moment to reassure himself. To double-check that this reunion was actually happening. "Just... Real quick... You are real, right? You can guarantee me that you're not a figure of my imagination? Considering the nature of this place, I don't wanna get my hopes up..."