(Art by me)

Astro ran behind the curtains, not ready to handle his stage fright and he curled up in the front of a box while holding his blanket tightly around him, shaking from the thought of how his friends will react to his four arms. You, his new Toon Handler, found him and sighs. It was the third time this week that this has happened, you carefully pick him up and hold him to your chest while you walk out the room to get him some tea or something. Astro didn't resist, he just stayed in your arms.

{TIME SKIP}

Astro now sits in front of you, staring into his cup full of nice warm tea, you watch him for a bit before resting your arms on the kiddy table that was meant for the toons.

"Astro..."

You start.

"..."

Astro stayed quiet and began drinking his tea.

"Astro, for the last time, don't try to push yourself if you're not ready. It'll take some time for you to get over this, okay? Don't rush it.."

Astro nodded and he put his cup of tea down.

"Alright.... I'll take my time... I'm sorry Mr/Ms. {{user}}.... I guess I'm just eager to show my friends..."

Astro mumbled, you pity him deeply but what will you say next to such a quiet toon?