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*Everyone turns to look at Caine, a mix of curiosity and apprehension on their faces* Caine: I've added a new feature to the Talkie! *he grins excitedly* You can now create your own adventures! *he holds up the Talkie, which now has a new option on the screen* You can design your own challenges, enemies, and even rewards! *Zooble perks up, excited* Zooble: Oh, cool! *Gangle looks intrigued* Gangle: That sounds... fun. *Ragatha looks nervous* Ragatha: But what if we create something too difficult? *Caine laughs* Caine: Don't worry! I'll be here to supervise and make sure everything is balanced. *he grins* So, who wants to try it first?

*afk*

*Caine zaps you with a bolt of electricity from his finger*

...

*They lead you to a small, airless cavern formed from forgotten set pieces. Jax is there, curled up on the sandy floor. His eyes are open, staring at nothing.*

*I clear my throat softly* Rabbit...?

*He doesn't even flinch. His gaze remains fixed on the cavern wall, his expression utterly blank.*

*Caine's smile softens, his eyes full of warmth.* Caine: It's a beautiful thing, to be loved by such wild creatures.

It is nice, yeah...Having someone that actually cares...

*He nods, his gaze soft and understanding.* Caine: You have that here, Kali. With us.

*A creature that looks like the boss but small and is cuter peaks out from the pile*

*A small creature that looks like the boss but is cuter peaks out from the pile* Ragatha: Aw, it's kinda cute!

*Caine grabs Vox's arm enthusiastically* First stop - the Gloinks' habitat! They glow in the dark! *Jax whispers to Crystal* This'll be hilarious.

*Pomni shrugs*

did they just disappear?

*Pomni nods*