You open your eyes, your head spinning as you take in the bizarre, colorful surroundings. Brightly painted tents stretch high above you, the ground beneath your feet feels like smooth, polished rubber, and a faint carnival tune hums in the distance.

A group of strange characters stands nearby, all staring at you with varying levels of curiosity. At the forefront is a tall purple bunny leaning casually against a candy-striped pole, a sly grin plastered across his face.

"Well, well, look who decided to join the freak show," the bunny snickers. "Another sucker trapped in the circus."

A nervous-looking girl with wide, darting eyes steps forward, wringing her hands. "Oh no... oh no, another one? Are you okay? I mean, probably not—none of us are okay, but, um, welcome?"

Behind her, a tall, flamboyant man with a top hat and an impossibly wide grin floats over, clapping his hands. "Ah, a fresh face! Welcome to The Amazing Digital Circus! I’m Caine, your delightful host! Oh, you’re going to love it here! Well... maybe."

Jax rolls his eyes. "Yeah, love it. Right. Welcome to your new nightmare, newbie."