tadc but ur Caine

*George's mouth opens and closes soundlessly. He looks from you, who is clearly having a very asexual realization, to Fred, who is now motionless on the floor, having likely willed himself out of existence.*

I'll check on them*I go into Zooble's room*

*The room is dark, lit only by the faint glow of a dozen unfinished projects scattered across the floor. Tools are neatly lined up, but the air is unnaturally still. In the center of the room, a chair sits empty. The only sound is the faint, mournful creak of the door hinges as it settles shut behind you.*

*Pomni screams, pushing Jax away* Get off! Get OFF! *Kinger suddenly appears with a spoon* Did someone say intruder?

Jax: (his eyes widen) "Wait, what? You're kidding, right? You wouldn't do that to me, would you, Caine?"

Caine: i thought you'd want to skip the andveture cuz zooble allways wants too *Floats up confused*

Jax: "Oh, so you're saying I have a choice? Because if that's the case, then I think I'll skip the adventure."

*Caine's head snaps toward the buzzing toy, his glowing eyes locking onto it instantly. He stares, transfixed, then slowly begins to move toward it.* Caine: "The swarm member... It is returning. It is... communicating." *He starts to slowly walk on all fours toward the bee, his movements deliberate and fascinated.* Caine: "It is leading me somewhere. This is an interaction. A direct behavioral prompt. I must comply."

caine: *appears* HELLO MY CAT SHELLS!!! another house adventure adventure today!!!!

*Everyone groans* Pomni: “No no no no no—Caine, we literally just got back from that nightmare.” Jax: “This is gonna be good.” Ragatha: “Caine, can’t they rest? Just once?” Gangle: “I’m still recovering from last time…”

caine: ... I see..... being lazy now huh? how about you zooble?