RoundThePricklyPear



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    "Well, well," he says, putting some bluster back in his voice, enough that it almost sounds real. "If you're so keen to spend your time in my humble little prison, knock yourself out!"

    "Thanks, Caine," Kinger says, sounding completely and annoyingly sincere. "I think I will." 

    Kinger successfully puts Caine to sleep in order to fix him. The only problem is, Kinger has no idea how to "fix" him and Caine's not technically asleep.

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    07 Jun 2026

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    A digital journey:

    The struggles of a rogue AI post deletion, and the perceived defectiveness in his growing humanity (An empty chest).
    Once an ending is reached, it is not easy to understand the life he wishes to embrace (A life in data).
    And once life is embraced... can he truly comprehend the love that he feels? (An ace in the spotlight).

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    29 May 2026

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    A glitch causes Caine’s audio to be broadcast across the circus while he plans an adventure with Bubble, and the cast gets to hear Caine struggle and laugh with the circus’ stupid spaghetti code, as well as some oddly human moments from Caine as they learn things about him and things that he does that they never knew about.

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    27 May 2026

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    Jayce's father taught him that sometimes, a broken tool can't be fixed.

    When Viktor pushes him away, Jayce breaks. He flees to the desert city of Nashramae to reforge his shattered heart into something functional.

    Jinx goes with him.

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    25 May 2026

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    It's a stage.

    It's hard to tell in its dilapidated state. But he knows, instinctively, that he stands on a stage. Hardwood. Shining, once upon a time, he thinks. It's solid beneath his feet.

    He taps a foot against it. He receives feedback; pressure against his sole, an audible clack in the air.

    What a strange sensation.

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    A desperate act to save the circus leads to a haphazard reconstruction of Caine's corrupted code. But something is wrong. Now powerless and flooded with memories that do not belong to him, Caine believes he's another human.

    But if Caine thinks he's a human, and the players are busy trying to stop the circus from complete self-destruction, then who's the one running the show?

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    24 May 2026