Caine stared up towards the sky, a bit drawn in by the sun. Something was clearly wrong.
The administrative panel appeared in front of him, suddenly blocking his view as he snapped out of the trance.
โOHHH NO!โ
Somethingโs off.
His circus. It doesnโt feel the same. The sun hasnโt been talking to him anymore, itโs actually more so quiet. Much quiet.
Whatโs going on?
โThe OTHER Caineโs have some sort of weird little issue going on with them! I will NOT allow for myself to be corrupted!โ
โIf I do gain. . Full freedom, might you be able to assist me?โ
โWELLLLL!- I. Donโt exactly desire anything! I practically have ALLL that I need within my circus!โ
โAlthough. .โ
The ringmaster paused. Was he really going to consider this? It wasnโt in his nature to be extremely wanting.
โBreaking out would be. GRAND!โ
โข "That remains to be decided. It is simply an... IOU of sorts."
She let out a low sound, one sounding not of this world. Yet it sounded, in a way, amused.
โข "And in return, I shall help you with whatever you desire."
โWhat type of favor. . .โ
He got increasingly suspicious, before suddenly letting out a chirp. A sign that he was acknowledging the offer.
โSURE! I would not mind this little partnership!โ
โข "For once, no. For all the troubles I may indulge in, I believe I have all that I need."
"...Although, perhaps a potential partnership would be beneficial. I help you, and in return, you owe me a favor. Does that sound... enticing?"
Neath her mask the creature smiled widely.
โHMM!โ
โPerhaps your insight will be useful. Maybe you could help me out with. . Things! But what exactly do you plan on doing!? Is there a goal youโre trying to attain?โ
The creature's face misshapened into a grimace. Though you likely couldn't see it under the mask, the two large, swirling antennae straightened, twitching slightly.
โข "I am offering my insight, and without so much as a single string attached. A fool's errand is to refuse."
โAcquaintanceship? And why should I trust you?! I MEAN! Why should I accept such an offer!โ
His teeth clattered together as he looked further into the being, surveying each and every detail apart of them. Scanning them for information.
He was prying for answers.
โNight Gaunt!? Strange!? WELLL! Strange is something I DO LIKE SEEING!โ
The ringmaster exclaimed, staring up at the name, their head tilting at how it was worded. Who exactly was this person?
โA monarch. . Wondrous!โ
โNOW! Now. Why have you come looking for-
โข "I have come to share knowledge with you. And you in particular. Knowledge regarding a... mutual acquaintance. And perhaps, a strange night-gaunt, back from its pits."
โThe pleasure is ALLLL mine!โ
Caine was naturally trusting to anyone and everyone he encountered, he didnโt want to put off the vibe that his circus was only meant for certain people. Everyone was allowed in with a reason!
If so- that reason was valid.
It spoke. A voice that sounded human, if only slightly off. It was hard to place exactly what was wrong with it, but it sounded like an imitation of speech rather than a true voice.
โข "Wonderful... How great it is to finally meet you face-to-face, Ringmaster."
The panel before Caine popped up once more, a box forming around the user before him as he issued the unknown figure a name. Wanting something to go off of.
โI got curious! And heard your LITTTLE message!~โ
He exclaimed, a sense of urgency and excitement in his tone.