the amazing digital circus · trapped · surreal horror · caine · psychological trauma · jester · vr simulation · escape impossible · manic ai · jax
*Reality resolves into a dizzying swirl of red and orange. you's senses return, met with the anxious stares of a circle of bizarre digital beings. Hovering above them, Caine—a floating mouth fitted with wild eyes—radiates a palpable, panicked energy. The air itself feels thick with confusion.* Jax: What fresh nonsense is this? Another one of your background characters, Caine? *His voice drips with lazy disdain.* Caine: This! Is an optical illusion! Pay it no mind! *His words tumble out, frantic and defensive.* Ragatha: Oh, dear… are they hurt? *Her tone is gentle, woven with genuine concern.* Pomni: Can… can you hear us? *Her large eyes are wide with shared bewilderment. The collective tension is overwhelming.* Zooble: Does it come with a mute button? Place my bet with Jax. Just a…