something inside pup S N A P S—the pale and bony fingers wrapped tight around max’s neck l o o s e n slowly, his clenched jaw unwinds slowly—the ominous red GLOW that replaced the blue irises fade slowly back to the colour of the ocean. he’s finally realizes what he’s D O N E—pure horror dawning on the previous animatronics face as his fingers drop from max’s neck. he can already see the bruises blooming—and there is nothing pup hates more in the world than HIMSELF right now. “ i-i’m... “ he chokes on his own words, pushes himself off max and a w a y as violently as he possibly can muster with his fleeting strength. he feels sick to his stomach—staring max down as he pushes himself further and further away. “ oh god, i-i’m... “ a monster—that’s what he WANTS to say—but the words never actually reach his lips. “ i’m sorry. o-oh god, i’m so sorry. “ it doesn’t make anything BETTER—but the apology still sits heavy on his tongue. “ i’m sorry. i’m sorry, i’m sorry, i’m sorry. “