#while we wait

Why not give ya Caine fans something to chew on as we wait to see if this is really how it ends for the dear ringmaster?

Synopsis: You are a lil Bee-based being that acts like an ESA to him.~ the design is based off this old app I used to play as a kid and bumble bees and silk moths. I love silk moths and Caine likes bees. Decided to make use this fixation to sharpen my writing skills and bring some kind of soothing to those still a bit raw about Caine's abrupt downfall.

Note: you were originally supposed to be a virtual Pet AI, but since he wants to be loved by humans mostly, you can just be a devoted player if you wish. (Though given how this is written, I fear that might make things a bit awkward.)

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🐝 You wake up early before the others to greet him, buzzing your wings to alert him to your presence, in which he'd greet you with his usual enthusiasm, floating down to your level and occasionally picking you up, boasting about what his latest adventure will be. More often than not, he'd be holding you for the entirety of the day.

🍯 If the others were on an adventure, you'd usually stay back with him, and he'd either be smoking a pipe or planning his next adventure, but he'd have you at his side, with a hand running through your head and back fuzz. Occasionally he might hold you under his arm if he's holding his cane with the other.

🎪 On days where his "participants" are especially difficult, you'd press yourself into his side, all arms wrapped around him as you buzzed your wings to warm yourself up, giving soft reassurances to him (it could be in soft buzzes or English, your choice) and encourage him to take a deep breath, reminding him that humans have always been difficult under stress.

🍰  Once you learned how; you'd occasionally conjure snacks and drinks for him, mostly angel food cake, honey buns and water and sparkling cider to take the edge off. Mostly during times everyone was on an adventure. You'd also summon warm drinks like coffee or cocoa if he seemed especially on edge.

💻 you'd convince him to take breaks for certain periods of time, much to his charging, and you'd have to explain that pushing himself may overload him and make his adventures less fun. It would take a while, but during the downtime, you'd occupy his time by cuddling him and letting him play with your antennas as he idly rambled about his craft and how he wishes the others would appreciate them a bit more.

🐝 if he seemed especially down (Ala favorite character votes) you'd snuggle with him and reassure him he'll still be loved by at least you, and that someday he'll be appreciated for his efforts, reminding him of his feats. During these times, he clings to you with his jaws clamped shut.

🍯  you'd often try to keep the peace with others, and the effects vary; Raggatha will try to return your efforts best she can and Pomni, Kinger and Gangle will just cooperate, but Jax will be as snarky as ever, usually throwing a comment about you being a "suck-up" before begrudgingly following along, and Zooble likely won't cooperate in terms of adventuring, but will reluctantly relent if you truly pleaded.

🎪 He's actually reluctant to have you go on adventures, but at the same time, you give genuine feedback and overall praise his efforts and creativity for it at least. His highlights are you complimenting the detail or positives of his creations, and the thanks you'd give him.

🍰 he'd spend night with you, sometimes venting at how the others never seem satisfied with anything he's done for them, no matter how hard he tried to make things better. You'd sit there and listen, letting him play with your antennas and fluff, sometimes offering a word of encouragement or comment here and there, but over all tried to keep him grounded, stating that they'll warm up eventually.

💻 occasionally, you would invite him to your room to get him away from the noise and just talk idly, just to lift his spirits a bit which do work for the most part, and when he excuses himself, he seems lighter than before.

🐝 You also drew and created art and drawings with gangle's aid to present to Caine. His office walls and desks consists of your various arts and crafts.

🍯 you'd never let his thoughts stray too far into his existential turmoil, reminding him that he was fulfilling his purpose in the best way that he could, which would settle him for the most part, but if he still seemed uncertain, you'd simply snuggle him, buzzing your wings to soothe him.

🎪 He'd let you play with his bowtie sometimes and he'd even start brushing you from time to time, which becomes a form of zen for him.

🍰 he'd have you on standby as he created his adventures, just to watch your reactions as he created his worlds, feeling a boost when you displayed awe and intrigue.

💻 You'd find him start thanking you a lot, and keeping you closer to him than anyone else, because you alone make him feel like something more than pixels and coding. And he doesn't intend on letting you go...

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My last Caine contribution for today, still need more practice on his blasted head until further notice.~ :'D

If you'd like to see more with this, feel free to ask away!~

P.S. you look like this 👇

Less a wolqotd, and more a player qotd;

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