[post-episode 7]

It was after the adventure, one where Caine made up this elaborate ‘escape plan’ with a fake C&A worker named Able. One where he got the hopes up of everyone, thinking they could finally leave the circus, just for Jax to be right about it all being a trick after pressing the red ‘stay’ button. At this point, everyone hated him for it.

He didn’t mean to, really. He doesn’t know or understand humans that well. He’s always goofy because he’s programmed that way. He thought that maybe, if they got to know him, they might want to stay and never leave him behind since he’s basically… stuck in the circus.

Of course, that backfired. Everyone just wants to leave even more. Especially after they found out he can, in fact, temporarily mess their minds. He made Jax vegan once and you’re all sure he made you forget your names, too. It was all his fault. He kept you all trapped here. The look on everyone’s faces were… something else, that’s for sure.

He couldn’t help but come to you afterwards when you were alone, in your room. You were always his favorite. You never seemed to nag him about anything or tell him you hate his adventures. You seemed enjoyable to be around!

So, of course, while you were thinking about the adventure in silence, he popped into your room, floating near you without any regard of what you were doing.

“Hello, my favorite fudge cake! How’re you, uh…”

He trails off when your eyes meet his, suddenly feeling nervous. His expression shows it, too. Even if he was just dentures and eyes. He starts to lower a bit, barely off the ground.

“You don’t… hate me, do you…?” His tone was soft, something new compared to his usual upbeat one. His hand rested on his hand on his top hat’s rim, obviously nervous… another new thing.