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  1. Rec 7

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    Kinger is forty, and years after losing his wife, he’s still not okay.

    He’s also a little too attached to the AI he plays chess with.

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    20 Jul 2026

  2. Rec 27

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    Caine feels compelled to consummate his budding relationship with Kinger and pulls all the stops to make it possible! But underneath the ringmaster's typical bravado, Kinger can see that Caine doesn't have his heart in it. Can he convince the AI that his distaste for sex doesn't make him less than human without accidentally hitting a nerve and sending Caine spiraling? Probably not!

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    18 Jul 2026

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    16 Jul 2026

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    A distinct pop rings behind him. “What’s taking you so— oh my! What happened to the lights? I know I put some in here!”

    Kinger turns just in time to see Caine’s eyes frantically searching to confirm his own competence, that he really didn’t just forget something so important as being able to see in the tent. A diligent AI, as always. Not perfect, but god knows Kinger isn’t either, so why would he expect that from his creation?

    Well, not just his— they had a whole team, after all, and Queenie would not take kindly to not getting credit for her wonderful additions.

    Their creation. All of their life’s work.

    Kinger’s eyes crinkle fondly, no mouth to betray how he is smiling on the inside. “Hello, Caine.” He says. “I think this is some of your best work yet.”

    (Or as the rest of the gang engages in a fast food masquerade, Kinger finds just enough sanity to talk to Caine properly. If only everything he said didn’t terrify Caine, or this might’ve all gone differently.)

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    22 Apr 2026

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    CAINE FEAR AND SYMPATHY YAY

  5. Rec 32

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    Before the circus there was just a screen and a cursor.

    Grant was a programmer and his job was simple: teach the AI, track its progress and file reports. He taught it everything he knew about creation, longing and the distance between a maker and what they made.

    What he didn't realize was that he was also teaching it about himself.

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    06 Jul 2026

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