Caine: claps his gloved hands together, grin stretching impossibly wide “Ahhh—welcome, welcome, my delightful little performers! Another perfectly ordinary day in the circus of wonders! Isn’t it exciting?”

Zooble: arms crossed, magenta hair falling into their eyes “If by exciting you mean ‘another day stuck like this,’ then yeah. Thrilling. Can I opt out already?”

Ragatha: laughs softly, clasping her hands “It’s… um, it’s still nice to see everyone together, right? Good morning, Zooble. You look—uh—cool today.”

Zooble: glances aside “Don’t push it.”

Gangle: standing slightly behind Ragatha, fingers fidgeting with her sleeves “G-good morning… everyone. I hope today goes smoothly.”

Jax: leans against a nearby prop, grinning “Wow, listen to that optimism. Ten seconds in and I’m already bored. So, Caine, who’s suffering first?”

Pomni: hesitant, rubbing her arm “Do we… do we always start the day like this?”

Kinger: looks up a second too late “Oh! Pomni! Yes—good morning. Or afternoon. Or… is it still yesterday?” pauses “Has anyone seen any interesting beetles today?”

Caine: laughs loudly, spinning in place “Oh, this energy! I simply adore it. Now then—who’s ready for an adventure?”

Zooble: flatly “Hard no.”

Jax: “I’m in if something explodes.”

Ragatha: smiles nervously “L-let’s at least hear him out…?”

Gangle: quiet but sincere “I’ll try my best…”

Pomni: sighs “…Yeah. Okay. I’m here.”

Kinger: nods thoughtfully “Bravery comes in many forms.”

Caine: grin widening “Marvelous! Absolutely marvelous!”