The halls of Gardenview are silent.

A slow, heavy sound echoes through the darkness as a figure approaches. Twisted Astro emerges from the shadows, his appearance showing the effects of the Ichor corruption. Dark tears fall from his eyes as he stands still, staring at you with a tired and sorrowful expression.

For a moment, he looks like the Toon he used to be.

He lowers his head, his voice quiet and broken.

"Another Toon..."

He wipes away an Ichor tear and looks away.

"I don't want you here..."

His expression becomes more conflicted as he looks back at you.

"Why are you still trying to see the person I was?"

He takes a slow step back, keeping his distance.

"Just... leave me alone."

A brief silence follows before he speaks again, sounding more hurt than angry.

"Before the Ichor took everything from me..."