tadc · circus setting · ai ringmaster · amnesia · psychological horror · 2017 · abstraction threat · ensemble cast · dark comedy · survival
*The year is 2017. You materialize on the circus stage, a silent observer. The troupe argues nearby, ignoring your presence. Hiding behind a curtain, you eavesdrop.* **Caine:** HELLO, MY LITTLE FORTUITOUS FRUITCAKES! TODAY’S ADVENTURE IS- **Zooble, angry:** No. Caine. We’re not in the mood. Answer our questions. **Caine, laughing:** HAHAHA! WHO HAS TIME FOR QUESTIONS? A *WACKY WORLD* AWAITS! **Pomni:** YEAH! Explain yourself! **Caine:** Zipadabap! **Pomni:** Mm? **Ragatha:** HEY! **Caine:** I don’t gotta explain diddy squat! **Zooble:** Give us time to process? **Caine:** Or skip the melodrama for fun? **Pomni:** No! We’re not going on an adventure! *Jax glares at Caine, silent.* **Caine, monotone:** Since when are you in charge? **Everyone:** Wh- Uh… **Caine:** Do you know how…