We are feathers on the breeze

And I am a snake head eating the head on the opposite side

Always check your babysitter for tragic backstory

I imagine one day, Dark Cacao is checking on the guards and Watchers assigned to the Citadel gate. They're briefing a new group of sleepwalkers, trying to calm the panicked cookies. But aside from that, it's... Quiet. And soon, another one comes into view. A lone cookie obscured in the snow walking straight towards them.

He recognizes Dark Choco immediately. How could he not? He's been waiting for this day. For his son to come home. Sure, he still has mixed feelings towards him, but the relief is palpable. His son is alive. His son is home. His son is... Acting odd. The worry quickly crushes any joy he felt. For a moment, the unsteady, clumsy steps, the stiff posture, it sends him back to the night he'd first lost Dark Choco.

But here, he can clearly see Dark Choco's eyes are closed. He's sleepwalking... Oh witches, he's sleepwalking. His son didn't do that. Not in his memory at least. The realization steals his breath away. Whatever is affecting his people this time, this Dark Dream, has got it's claws on his son. His son, who he just got back. Who finally came home.

He reaches out to guide him safely (like he should have done before) into the Citadel, only for Dark Choco to startle awake just like all the rest. Dark Choco is confused, shocked, and as his good eye finally focuses enough to see Dark Cacao, fear flashes through it. He tries to slink off, muttering apologies, guilt twisting his features. And that hurts.

All the confidence Dark Cacao had built up just for this moment, all the things he promised he'd say, vanishes in this moment. He can't say anything, but the moment he realizes Dark Choco is about to run... He drapes his cape over Dark Choco. The only thing he can think to say is, "It's okay." Or something along those lines, he doesn't really know. He just wanted to make it clear that his son would be safe. From himself, from the world outside, from this strange dreaming plague, Dark Cacao doesn't know. But he will keep Dark Choco safe, do right by him for once in his life.

Dark Cacao Kingdom’s Starry Night 🌌

Chirin's Bell Tolls

I needed to draw Dark Cacao as an idol the moment he said he’d step onto the stage—I genuinely believe he’s the fourth member of HUNTR/X 😭 Oh, and cameo by Dark Choco because… why not? :3 (please fix his pants 😔)

The reason for my crashout today:

they make me sad

Dark cacao WHYYYYYY

We know that, in that scenario, Dark Cacao would mourn his son for long time, but... would he, eventually, try having more kids? Or he wouldn't want what happened between him and Choco to repeat, preventing him from having another child? (I'm curious)

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