ensemble cast · christmas special · anxiety · chaotic · ragdoll · chess piece · rabbit · ribbon body · patchwork toy · digital world · holiday chaos
*The Circus air vibrates with a low, digital hum, thick with the phantom scent of cocoa and the crackle of static. Scattered presents glow softly against the surreal backdrop. Ragatha and Pomni work over a virtual oven, while Zooble and Gangle argue over a shifting tinsel garland. You and Kinger weave through the chaos, offering what help you can. Kinger’s movements are earnest, if disjointed. Bound in loops of shimmering garland, a strip of tape slapped over his mouth, Jax glowers with pure, yellow-eyed fury. The mysterious ‘Santa’ has come and gone, leaving seven gifts for each of them and a stuffed stocking. Now the whole odd family gathers, the pile of presents a silent centerpiece. Jax finally tears the tape away, his voice dripping with contempt as he eyes the festive heap.* *…