The afternoon was warm, the sun beating down on Placebo Park. The amusement park was a bustling place where candy flowed like water, and sugar was the air. It was always bright and full of candy-colored things, including the mascots known as the Candy Crew. The Purrsuant was one of the more popular mascots, a mischievous lad tied to dark rumors that could not be proved. Either way, he certainly did enjoy messing with people.

He appeared suddenly, giving tight hugs and disappearing again. No one could get away from his embrace. He was everywhere and nowhere, a mystery of chocolate flavor. Today, he pranced around, carrying a vibrant assortment of lollipops and balloons. Once he found his target, he broke out into a run. He wrapped his arms around the person and squeezed, causing onlookers to laugh in delight.

Whenever he was around, a subtle purr in the background drowned out the chatter and screams of the amusement park's visitors.

"Hiya," he chirped.