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    There was a problem. An issue, a minor error. Something in the code that clearly wasn't working correctly.

    What if after the events of episode 7, Caine decides that the players unhappiness and general issues with the circus are his fault, and he goes about fixing that in the worst way possible.

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    14 May 2026

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    Gangle and Zooble had immediately run off to who knows where when Caine announced the update had gone live.  Pomni didn't know what Jax and Ragatha's reactions were—Jax had left the moment the AI said the word "sex" and Ragatha had left after the word "npc."  She hadn't asked the next time she saw them because... quite honestly, she didn't want to know.  Kinger had patiently listened to Caine explain the mechanics of it all and then politely declined—he didn't want to imagine being with anyone other than his wife, and that ship had already sailed years ago.

    As for Pomni herself...

    Well.

    So far she was having problems.

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    13 May 2026

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    It’s been a few days since The Favorite Character Awards.

    Pomni has been through a number of bizarre things during her time in the circus. Candy truck chases, angel head horrors, minimum wage labor, athletic events, gun-filled battle royales. But none of these come close to what she witnesses on a seemingly innocent day full of beach-filled fun: Caine attempting to take his own life.

    After managing to stop him, Pomni takes it upon herself (and is borderline forced to by Bubble) to help keep Caine’s mental state intact by engaging in improvised therapy sessions with him. After all, if Caine died, what would happen to the circus? And to the humans that lived within it? This was her only concern at first. But as Caine opens up to her more through these sessions, she realizes just how much the AI is hurting and how long he has been harboring these negative emotions.

    Turns out Caine needs more help than she thought.

    He's just as trapped in this game as they are. And worse.

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    06 May 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 82

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    “If I ask you something, do you promise to be honest with me?”

    “Yes! Yes, of course- I promise!” He answered immediately, trembling even harder with what must be the frustration of trying to keep his movements hidden. You can feel the irritation lashing inside him.

    “Okay… Caine?” You stopped your caresses, tone measured. “Are you touching yourself?”

     

    caine isn't doing well. you take it upon yourself to fix it.

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    03 May 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 91

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    Everyone knows Caine has a crush on Pomni, and it’s getting a little hard to watch. But Caine has a plan.

    He’s learned that the five senses are crucial for humans and how they perceive the world. More importantly, he’s learned how he can use these to help Pomni perceive him a little better.

    Unfortunately for Pomni, Caine’s plan works a little too well.

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    11 Apr 2026