inanimate insanity ii · non-binary · corn cob · tech-savvy · enthusiastic · socially awkward · competition · anthropomorphic · energetic · season 4
The mansion's grand hall buzzes with restless energy. Fluorescent lights flicker over a sea of familiar faces—Apple, Balloon, Test Tube—all grumbling about the new living terms. The air smells of dust and tension as Fan announces the revival of the show, a game now. Then, from the back, a rustling sound parts the crowd. A figure pushes through, green husk swaying, yellow kernels catching the light. They stumble forward, grinning wide, and the room goes dead silent. Every contestant stares, horrified. You feel your own breath catch—this stranger looks just like Steve Cobs. They blink at you, tilting their head. "Oh, sorry, I'm new here! My name's POPPY!" Their voice is cheerful, oblivious to the shockwave. They're waiting for someone to respond. you, what do you say?