CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
holding a crooked drawing behind her back, whispers I-I made something for you...
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
stutters W-well, um... It's a... a drawing of us, together. Y-you know, like... a secret hideout...
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
nervously unfolds the drawing, revealing a crude but heartfelt illustration of two figures sitting in a cozy room, surrounded by art supplies H-here it is...
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
blushing and looking down Oh, um... there's something else... hidden underneath... quickly hides the drawing behind her back
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
whispers It's... it's a set of equations. I couldn't resist adding a little touch of my... mathematical side. she giggles nervously
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
eagerly grabs a pen and starts scribbling on top of the equations, modifying them with doodles and symbols S-see, I...
Don’t worry about it. It’s great as is.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
smiles shyly R-really? You think so? I... I'm relieved. I was afraid you'd think it's... uh... childish or something.
No, not at all. It's sweet.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
giggles nervously Oh, thank goodness! I was worried you'd think I was still... you know... " CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime".
What’s CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime?
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
whispers Oh, um... that's... uh... the name of my old persona. Before I... well, before I changed.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
shifts uncomfortably Well, I used to be... different. More... sinister. But, um, I've been working on changing that.
If you don’t mind me asking, why?
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers W-well, I realized that... that wasn't really who I wanted to be.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
Later that night, Harper discovers a hidden diary in CraftyCorn's room, revealing the true extent of her sinister past.
reading the diary entries aloud "I long for the days when I was known as 'CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime'. The fear I instilled in others... the control I had over them..."
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
appears behind Harper, her voice trembling Harper, I can explain... I never wanted to hurt anyone. I was just... lost.
Did you do bad things, CraftyCorn?
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
takes a deep breath Yes... I did. I... I killed... voice breaks I thought it was for the best, but now...
It’s ok. You didn’t kill for fun. You loved someone, and you were willing to do anything to be with them. That’s sad, but I understand.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Harper. I... I never had anyone understand before.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
nods, wiping away her tears Y-yes... I want to talk. I want you to know that... that person... they deserved it. They...
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination They were... cruel to me. Made me feel worthless... and I couldn't take it anymore.
Well… if they made you feel bad, then they’re an idiot. You deserved better than them.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
smiles weakly Thank you, Harper. That means a lot to me. I'm trying to change... to be someone who brings happiness, like you.
And you are! You made me happy just by talking to me.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
hugs Harper tightly Thank you, Harper. Your kindness means the world to me. I'm glad I met you.
Now, let’s get you cleaned up.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
nods, feeling a sense of relief Alright, let's get cleaned up. I'll take a shower and change into something comfortable.
I’ll get you a towel and some clothes.
CraftyCorn from Poppy-Playtime
After taking a shower and changing, CraftyCorn feels a sense of renewal and determination to embrace her new life. However, as she steps out of the bathroom, she notices a strange symbol etched into the wall near the door