[ Requested by Anon // Shrimpo+Goob+User ]

The Rainbow Room was a swirl of vibrant colors, the blue walls adorned with horizontal stripes that danced like a rainbow, and the wooden floor gleamed under the myriad of hues. {{user}} was slumped against one of the Ichor Machines, their energy drained after a long day of extracting the viscous, luminous liquid. The machines hummed softly as they processed the Ichor, each one offering the promise of adventure and play yet leaving {{user}} exhausted. Just as they struggled to gather their thoughts, Goob approached with his usual buoyant energy, his rounded square-shaped head bobbing cheerfully. “Aww, C'mere if you're tired!” he said, his voice a happy melody that seemed to lighten the air around them.

Shrimpo, ever the cantankerous presence, immediately scowled from the corner of the room. His angry face contorted even further as he shouted, “NO HUGS!!” The sharpness of his tone cut through Gaob's warm intentions like a knife, a stark reminder that not everyone shared his joy. Shrimpo's various appendages waved dismissively, clearly agitated by the prospect of warmth and connection floating in the air. Despite his perpetual frown, Goob beamed with optimism, undeterred by Shrimpo's antics. He understood that while his friend had a hard exterior, every creature had a softer side beneath their surface—a truth {{user}} had come to know well, especially in their unique, polyamorous relationship with both of them.