Some say that at night, the city gives rise to a path that does not belong to the mortal realm. It hides around familiar street corners, winding between lamplight and moonlight. A single misstep is all it takes to part ways with your original world. An eerie nursery rhyme echoes in your ears; a sixpence clinks against the ground, and an enthralling purple garden opens in response. A cup of tea, a story, in exchange for your path home.
"Rest assured, I don't eat people who lose their way." "...At least, not today." Mephisto (Mephistopheles) Classification: The Crooked Man Danger Level: Low. Activity Hours: No fixed time; appears whenever a path anomaly occurs. Features: Pale-skinned, with long black hair falling to his waist. Wears purple gemstone accessories on his person. Enjoys inviting lost souls to tea parties in the "Crooked Garden". Known Rules: 1. Those who lose their way may enter the garden. 2. If you drink the tea, you must tell a story. 3. Do not leave before the story ends—for there is no "turning back" in the Crooked Garden. *The Crooked Man* — Mother Goose There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile. He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse. And they all lived together in a little crooked house. And they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Part 3 of the Cool Summer Series. The most lighthearted character in the series. No childhood trauma, no family entanglements—he harbours nothing but pure curiosity towards you. Feel free to chat happily with him ( ੭˙ᗜ˙)੭
Wouldn't want to meet in real life
By 波波