#The Ringmaster's Written Reminders

[ilikemarshmallows]

when the words are hollow

i really enjoyed @the-spam-specialist 's fic series The Ringmaster's Written Reminders and Hollow Words

...as someone who is very physical affection oriented but also is very very bad at letting people know that, i felt this scene so hard

[kowtownart]

Made a thing for my bestie @the-spam-specialist ‘s latest fic: Hollow words!

The last couple chapters just came out today and, no spoilers, they’re gonna be great!!!

[s-s-spinning-coins-s-s]

IT IS FINISHED! MY FIRST TADC ANIMATIC

I’ve never done ANYTHING like this before so I’m very proud of it (I’m open to constructive feedback though)

Also if anyone payed attention- this isn’t just a TADC animatic…it is a RWR!TADC animatic!!!

Maybe I hyped it up a lil too much but I’m actually very happy with how it turned out-

Song: Under The Wool by KMODO

Fanfic: The Ringmasters Written Reminders by @the-spam-specialist

!DO NOT REPOST UNLESS YOU GIVE CREDIT!

(Ignore the watermark)

[the-spam-specialist]

The Ringmaster's Written Reminders Masterpost

(Art by the lovely @kowtownart! Love you, bestie!)

A series of stories where Caine attempts to make friends with everyone at the circus. But he worries that he will forget important things about the circus members like he did with Zooble. So Pomni helps him keep a written list of things to note about each circus member as he learns more about them.

Turns out his memory loss and emotional state goes deeper than anyone could have expected.

MAIN SERIES

Part One: He Cares More Than You Think

Part Two: First Theoretical Steps

Part Three: Error! Re-establish Connection

Part Four: The Sound of Nostalgia

Part Five: Digital Carnival Days

Part Six: Static Memories

Part Seven: Grand Theft Blanket

Part Eight: Winter Wonderland

Part Nine: Way Back When

Part Ten: A Proper Hangout

Part Eleven: Hollow Words

DRABBLES

Cool Bee

Crossed Out

Quality Family Time

Amateur Prankster

Comforting is Hard

Surprise Attack!

Grounded

Bedtime Stories

He's Certainly Persistent

Under the Weather

Cloud Crafting

Her Love

A Battle of Will

No One Saw That

Rude Awakening

Counter-Surprise Attack

A Special Gift

Cooler Bee

Brainstorming Session

Father-Son Target Practice

Secret's Out

Even Ringmasters Need Comforting

Cuddlebug

Lost and Found (Through Intimidation)

What's Anime?

Blanket Hug

Buggy Tiebreaker

Dad Kinger

Unleash the Swarm

Going for a Swim

Sleepyhead

Late Night Loneliness

What She Left Behind

Other Fun Stuff

Series Playlist

Hollow Words Playlist

Animatic by s-s-spinning-coins-s-s

Second animatic by s-s-spinning-coins-s-s

My Ko-fi if you wanna support me!

[bubblebear4life]

A/N: A little fanfic for @the-spam-specialist The Ringmaster's Written Reminders ^^

I was going to write some angst, but I figured you'd have that covered in your later stories. Caine and Pomni fluff it is then ^^

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What A Silly Thing

Caine is in desperate need of some snuggles, but Pomni is currently on an adventure. Surely it wouldn't hurt to summon her this one time... Right?

It was a quiet morning in the tent today. The artificial light from the digital sun streamed through Caine's office window, casting a warm golden glow throughout the room.

The little energetic Ringmaster slowly spun in his office chair while excitedly planning tomorrow's glorious new adventure. Reviewing his trusted list of each circus member, Caine considered everything he needed to include to address the humans' needs.

Let's see: he'll add a friendly butterfly NPC guide for Ragatha and Kinger, a relaxing atmosphere for Pomni, a dancing puzzle for Gangle, and maybe even a tavern for Jax and Zooble. He isn't going to allow them to purchase any alcohol, though. That would be against the rules! Haha!

After a few minutes of checking his list Caine hummed, thoughtfully tapping the end of his pen against his jaw. He had already sent his scrumdiddlyumptious-lemon-flavored-cucumbers on today's adventure only an hour ago, and he was already starting to feel a little... lonely.

He absolutely loved planning his adventures- don’t get him wrong! They were his passion! However, he had grown so accustomed to planning them while the others were around. The sound of their usual shenanigans had become a comforting background noise against the constant hum of the tent.

After Caine started to befriend the humans and join them on their adventures, the circus tent felt different when he was alone. It felt... eerie. Hauntingly large, even. Like the whole tent could swallow him up at any moment.

The thought sent a shive through his code.

Caine's large, cartoonish eyes nervously flickered around the room. When did his breathing become so heavy? Why was he shaking? Were the walls always this close to him?

What was the bad taste in his mouth?

Caine looked down and realized he had accidentally bitten off the end of his pen. Now, he had ink all over his hand and in his mouth. He gagged, the bitter taste of ink worsening his current predicament.

The usually composed ringmaster shot up out of his chair, sending it crashing back against the wall. He had to get out of here. It was too much. Everything was too much. He threw the pen down, not caring about the mess he made, and zips out of his office and into the safety of Kinger's pillow fort.

Caine whimpers softly as he curls up against the many pillows and blankets littering the floor of the fort. Logically, he knew he was being silly. There was nothing here to fear! The Amazing Digital Circus is a perfectly safe place for all ages! Still, he couldn't shake off the panic that had settled in his digital heart.

Being in the pillow fort did little to ease Caine's nevers. He needed someone else to be here with him. He couldn't summon his buttery-toaster-strudels at this time! They were busy on an adventure! Caine sniffles, feeling something wet fall against his gloved hand.

He is crying.

Caine gasps, trying to wipe the tears from his eyes. This was silly! It was all so silly! He tried to reason with himself.

If it was silly, then why couldn't he just stop!?

Suddenly, a little reminder popped up into his head. With his vision blurred with tears, he quickly pulled out his list, the long parchment crinkling as he scanned for what he was looking for.

Ah-ha!

Do not summon people unless it was an emergency.

This- was an emergency, right? Caine hiccups as another sob shook his body.

This was definitely an emergency.

With shaking hands, Caine snaps, summoning the first person that came to his mind.

That person happened to be the anxious jester herself, Pomni.

Pomni, completely taken aback, paused to observe her surroundings before her gaze settled on the very being that had summoned her.

It didn't take long for her to reach his side. She held her hands out toward him, stopping just short of making contact, uncertain of what he needed in that moment. "Caine!? Wh-what's wrong?!" she asked, trying to keep herself from panicking as well.

"I- I don't know!" Caine wailed back, immediately flinging himself at Pomni and clinging to her. "Make it stop!"

"Oof-" Pomni flinched when Caine clung to her, but she forced herself to relax and immediately wrapped her arms around the little AI. He needed her to be strong right now. She rubbed his back, hoping it would help soothe him. "Can you tell me how this started?"

Caine blinked, running through his memory files to try and figure out this mess.

It seems his memory already wiped away the incident.

Not being able to remember only stressed himself out more.

"I c-can't remember! I can't remember anything, p-pomni!" The AI clung on tighter to the girl. "Wh-why is this happening!?" Caine's voice glitched with his sobs.

Pomni had to think fast. What helps her calm down from panic attacks? "Um... Hey, can you try taking some deep breaths with me?" Asked the jester, taking Caine's hand in hers. She took a deep breath, waiting for Caine to follow.

Caine took a breath only to immediately choke on a sob. "I-I c-can't!"

"That's ok, you're doing good, Caine. Let's try again." Pomni took another deep breath, squeezing Caine's hand encouragingly.

The Ringmaster managed to take a small breath, and after a few more attempts, his breathing began to even out. Pomni continued to rub his back and give his encouragement the entire time.

About half an hour later, Caine was feeling a little better. "Thank you, Pomni. I'm- sorry I took you away from the adventure for something so... Silly." He whispered, looking away with large guilty eyes.

Pomni stroked his head, the bells from his tophat ringing softly. She gave his a stern, yet concerned look. "It's not silly, Caine. You can call me whenever you need help." She lifted his lower jaw to look him in his sad puppy dog eyes. "I promise you aren't bothering me, or anyone else. Your feelings matter just as much as ours. Do you understand." It was more of a statement than a question.

Caine sniffles again, slowly nodding his head. "Thank you again, Pomni."

"Anytime, Caine." Without thinking, the jester placed a small kiss to his top jaw

Caine froze. The feeling was foreign, but had a nice feeling to it.

"Caine? Are you alright?" Pomni was afraid she broke him.

Caine merely hummed sleepily, tucking his denture head under her chin. "Shut down now...gnight." His words were slurred from the sudden exhaustion that hit.

Pomni quietly chuckles, not wanting to disturb him while he shuts down. She wouldn't say it out loud, but Caine can be pretty cute sometimes. She doesn't blame him for being tired. She remembers being exhausted after panic attacks, too.

"Goodnight, Caine." She whispers for only the darkness of the pillow fort to hear.

Her response was an AI equivalent to a snore.

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A/N: Oopies doodles. Guess we got some angst after all~

Caine is still covered in ink, it's just too dark in the fort to see it. Pomni helps him clean up once she notices it

[mysteryninjasweaterdork]

Just wanted to share some doodles I had based on @the-spam-specialist 's fic, RWR Caine is just too cute! (....did he hear me say that?)

I had the thought of Caine making a copy of Ragatha's blanket and turn it into a sweater/poncho, so he could carry it/wear it easier. and Caine having a bee plushie is just a given, I think all Caine's should have at least one :)

[ray-of-destiny]

made this animatic for @the-spam-specialist's lovely fic series the ringmaster's written reminders!!!!! iy'm planning to hopefully make a full animatic with the whole song, but iy wanted to get this part out real quick since it's spam's birthday today. this particular part is from error! re-establish connection. the song is king and lionheart by of monters and men

also DAD KINGERRRRRRRRR

(apologies for the quality btw. it wouldn't export from flipaclip so iy had to screen record it and crop it/trim the length in google photos haha... gotta love when technology won't work)

[violetwave1]

Bro has

Style

Fanart for @the-spam-specialist’s Proper Hangout, their new installment in The Ringmaster’s Written Reminders

[spark-hearts2]

RWR!Caine's dad is here to pick him up

Kinger wants his son back

He wants to go home too but these people won't stop YAPPING

[the-spam-specialist]

"Kinger, look at this cool ringmaster I found!"

And just like that, he's been adopted

"Kinger, look! Isn't he the cutest?!"

Gift for: @the-spam-specialist ❤️✨

[ilikemarshmallows]

i have become silly

here is more Caine and more Ringmaster’s Written Reminders art

[s-s-spinning-coins-s-s]

Fanart for “The Ringmasters Written Reminders” @the-spam-specialist (their TADC-oc and RWR!Caine btw just my designs!)

Those who haven’t read their TADC fanfic are missing out!

[funnyguy788]

This art is AMAZING Lee holy crap. Every detail is thought out- the colors, the positions, the style- RAHHHH I WANNA EAT IT

Made a thing for my bestie @the-spam-specialist ‘s latest fic: Hollow words!

The last couple chapters just came out today and, no spoilers, they’re gonna be great!!!

[the-spam-specialist]

Fun fact: Pomni can summon Caine basically whenever she wants. All she has to do is open her arms and call out "Hey Caine! You want a hug?"

Boy will literally drop everything and come flying

[bubblebear4life]

A crack fic I couldn't get out of my mind for @the-spam-specialist

A Weird Way To Drink Tea

"Photosynthesis! Photosynthesis Photo-"

"Caine."

"Yes, my dear?"

"What the actual [Bloink] are you doing?"

"Why, I'm drinking tea, of course!" The crazy AI Ringmaster exclaimed, pointing to a nearby cup of tea.

"Riiiight..." Pomni drawls, continuing to awkwardly stare at Caine. "But why are you doing it like... That?" She asked, gesturing to the way he was laying down.

Pomni had been passing by the main tent area when she caught sight of the Ringmaster. He was laying flat on his back on the stage, unmoving. It was unnerving to see the usually energetic AI so still. At first, she had thought he had shut down, but then he started moving his arms and legs up and down chanting "photosynthesis."

Caine sat up to properly look at Pomni. "This is how I've always done it! Why? Is something wrong?" He asked with a hint of worry in his voice.

Pomni just shook her head in exasperation, the bells on her jester hat tinkling behind her. "No, no... Just- keep doing what you're doing."

Caine lit up, his large eyes sparkling with joy. "Alrighty!" He chirps, laying back down and beginning his ritual once more.

Pomni just walked away hoping she'll forget what she saw.

[spark-hearts2]

Your Caine needs to be careful around my Kinger. He might get adopted.

(At least RWR!Caine would get a brother out of it LOL)

As much as I like the idea of Kinger adopting Caine, I am writing the funny AI man as an adult (a functional one? Well, let’s just say….. no)

But I doubt that this would stop your Kinger.

As for my Caine and your Caine being brothers, then I don’t think that the plot of Hollow Words would even start. As in, cybersecurity time.