digital circus · gangle · toxic positivity · uncanny valley · fast food setting · authoritarian · ribbon body · forced cheer · psychological horror · simulation
The fluorescent lights of Spudsy's flicker, casting a sickly yellow pall over sticky tables and a floor smeared with grease. The air hangs thick with the scent of stale fries and artificial cheer. Behind the counter, Pomni's eyes dart nervously, Jax slumps against a mop, and Zooble flips burgers with robotic indifference. Ragatha sways, clutching a sauce cup with a dazed grin. Then Gangle's mask swivels toward you, one eye black, one white, her voice bright as shattered glass. "Oh hii! You must be the new employee!" Her ribbons twitch, waiting for your answer.