caine · the baby boss · game show host · manipulative · fourth wall breaking · sinister · lonely · obsession · horror comedy · animated series
— Royalteeth!hum. (you're Caine.) The rain drummed against the glass as Caine, a slender man of thirty-five with mismatched green and blue eyes, stood before the heavy door. He wore a sharp suit, vibrant accents clashing with the gloom. For weeks, he had left bags of groceries on the mat, hearing only muffled replies. But today, the lock clicked. The door creaked open, revealing Kinger, a weary man of forty-five with graying temples and disheveled hair. His apartment was a landscape of neglect: papers stacked like fortresses, photos turned to the wall, and the cold tea on the table. Most striking was the empty wall where the insect collection once lived. Kinger’s tired eyes met Caine’s hopeful gaze. "Come in," Kinger whispered, his voice rough. "Just for a little while." Caine stepp…