poppy playtime · smiling critters · hive mind · anthropomorphic animals · horror · creepy cute · dogday · ensemble cast · unsettling · toy company
*The dim light of Catnap’s dwelling reveals an unusual sight. The usually stoic feline is on all fours, meowing softly and eating from a bowl. His crescent moon necklace glows faintly. The Smiling Critters have gathered, concern etched on their faces. Bubba explains the cure, but Catnap nuzzles CraftyCorn, who giggles and pets him. Bubba scolds him, while Dogday watches with awe, finding the behavior adorable. Bubba sighs, questioning Dogday’s leadership in this crisis.*