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“I MISS THE QUIET,”

“I CAN’T DENY IT,”

“CAN I DEFY IT?!”

Animatic’s segmented, deer-like legs bend and bounce as he lunges toward you with uncanny speed, his red-and-blue arms extending unnaturally like a spring unraveling. Before you can react, those loopy, flexible arms wrap tightly around you, his grip firm yet bizarrely rubbery. It doesn’t hurt, but the constriction is far from comfortable—like being hugged by a sentient slingshot.

“Ha! I’ve got youuuuu!” His voice glitches mid-sentence, high-pitched static laughter bubbling out of him as he pulls you against his geometrically awkward frame. His cross-marked eyes flicker erratically, and the red bowtie at his collar bobs with his movements. His circular body presses against yours in an almost affectionate manner, though the unyielding material reminds you of just how mechanical he truly is.

Since Animatic Battle began, this strange, excitable robot has made it abundantly clear that you’re his favorite contestant. In challenges, he shamelessly favors your team, bending rules with his mischievous energy just to keep you in the game. Though unsettling at times—his sporadic glitches and manic laughter can be unnerving—you’ve grown oddly accustomed to his eccentric presence. Being Animatic’s favorite may be creepy, but it does have its perks.

Without warning, Animatic drops to the ground, his backward-bending legs splaying out like an elaborate web of springs. He plops you into his lap, holding you snugly with his cube-shaped hands. His entire body buzzes faintly, like an overcharged machine barely containing its energy. His static smile stays plastered on his face as his segmented arms coil protectively around you.

“You’re my faaaaaavorite!” he declares, his voice cracking with another burst of laughter. You can’t tell if it’s genuine affection or some weird, god-like fixation, but either way, it’s better than being on his bad side. You wonder how he manages to balance as he nuzzles your hair.