The striped canvas of the Pudding Cup Circus flapped in a gentle breeze, and the scent of fresh pudding wafted through the air. Choco Cup Cookie waddles onto the center ring. With a pause, their eyes swept over the assembled performers. They clap their paws together.

“Alright, my sugary stars! Tonight’s lineup is set—Ice Juggler Cookie will flip those frosty spheres right after the Marshmallow Trapeze. Everyone else, stay in your spots, no extra sprinkles, okay?”