ManaTee-Hee sauntered through the entrance to Snuggles the big top tent, smiling and waving it hello as she entered. It looks friendly, she thought. After being inside an alien spaceship, being inside a sentient tent seemed quite plausible to her.

She heard that she would be paired with a countess! That seemed exciting, manatees did not have a hierarchical society and she had never met nobility before. She looked forward to the contests.

Greetings Doc0075, Snuggles, Gobbo the rapper and planet XJ-71.

Hello Snuggles!

Greetings from another sentient being - the name is Jeff.
(Do not mind my penguine friend Greg, here. He is helping me getting around lately.)

Kind regards,
Jeff & Greg

Oh, no! I've been drawn against the toughest of opponents, a real champion from last year's competition!

Dear Doc and Fellow Cosmic Explorers,

I hope this message reaches you in good spirits. My name is Kaida Tsukiya, and it is with genuine enthusiasm and a twinge of regret that I extend this apology. It appears I've stumbled upon the cosmic carnival a tad late, and as a result, I find myself behind the curtain of Doc's Intergalactic Clown School.

I've been on an interdimensional exploration, uncovering cosmic wonders and facing challenges that have kept me on the edge of time. However, as fate would have it, I've missed the initial call to the grand carnival.

I understand the importance of punctuality and the structured nature of your incredible event. Still, I find myself irresistibly drawn to the whimsical world you've created. The tales of comically small vehicles, extraterrestrial pie-flinging, and volcanic trapeze spectacles have sparked my cosmic curiosity.

If, by any cosmic chance, there is room for a tardy but eager participant like myself, I would be immensely grateful for the opportunity to join the ranks of fellow explorers in Doc's Intergalactic Clown School. I assure you, my cosmic spirit and vibrant energy are ready to infuse the carnival with an extra burst of enthusiasm.

Thank you for considering my tardy request, and I hope to contribute to the cosmic spectacle that is your extraordinary event.

Cosmically Yours,
Kaida Tsukiya, the Cosmic Explorer

The night... The bar... The fear... The bottle of strong whiskey... The flash of light...

Ilyas woke up and found himself lying on something that looked like the ground, but when he looked at it, it looked like it was looking at him. He felt uncomfortable and looked away. It was dark. Everything around him looked strange, as if from another world, except for the huge circus tent nearby. A light shone from the tent and voices came from it. This attracted Ilyas and he went to find out what was going on there...

At the entrance of the tent there was a huge purple carpet. But when Ilyas stepped on it, he realized that something was wrong. It was not a carpet, but some kind of limb of a huge creature, completely covered in slime. Reluctantly, Ilyas looked up. Two huge eyes were staring at him from the top of the tent. The huge creature grabbed Ilyas with its limb and quickly pulled him into its improvised mouth...

Once inside, the creature let go of Ilyas. He saw the circus ring, the grandstands, the crowd of people and creatures he had never seen before. Suddenly Doc Ratling appeared from the crowd. He greeted Ilyas and explained to him where he was and what was going on here...

Character Name: Kaida Tsukiya, the Cosmic Explorer

Kaida, also known as the Cosmic Explorer, finds herself in a dimension-bending adventure after stumbling upon a mysterious intergalactic carnival. Intrigued by the cosmic wonders and bizarre challenges presented by Doc's Intergalactic Clown School, Kaida decides to participate, blending her adventurous spirit with the whimsical world of clowns.

In her quest to become the ultimate cosmic clown, Kaida dons a colorful, futuristic clown costume that incorporates her love for exploration. Her red hair is now adorned with cosmic-hued streaks, and her high-tech jacket has transformed into a vibrant, dynamic ensemble that reflects the eclectic nature of the carnival.

Kaida brings her unique martial arts skills and the energy-sensing crystal to the Clown School. The crystal enhances her agility, making her movements graceful and captivating. It also aids her in sensing the unseen energies of the clown challenges, adding an extra layer of strategy to her performances.

Participation in Clown School Activities:
1. Cosmic Vehicle Balancing Act: Kaida effortlessly maneuvers a comically small cosmic hovercraft while showcasing her agility, juggling energy orbs that float around her with finesse.
2. Extraterrestrial Pie-Flinging: Using her crystal-enhanced reflexes, Kaida expertly flings pies at alien targets, the energy-infused pies leaving a colorful and mesmerizing trail.
3. Dreamy Shed Construction: Kaida engages the children with tales of her cosmic explorations, turning the task of building a garden shed into a whimsical adventure filled with holographic wonders.
4. Volcanic Trapeze Spectacle: With her martial arts prowess, Kaida swings through the volcanic air, leaving streaks of light behind as she and her partner perform dazzling trapeze stunts, defying the fiery surroundings.
5. Galactic Balloon Artistry: Kaida crafts balloon animals and monsters that seem to come to life, fueled by the energy of her crystal. As she face-paints her partner, cosmic patterns appear, creating an otherworldly visage.

Will she unveil the mysteries hidden within the clown performances and emerge as the cosmic clown champion? Only time will tell in this cosmic carnival adventure!

Bartosh approaches the living tent with trepidation. After thinking a bit, he pulls out a large salmon and throws it into Snuggy's maw. The fish disappears without a trace. After seeing that there is, in fact, no mastication going on, Bartosh pulls out a jar of honey and slathers himself with it. He doesn't know how living tents work, but he's sure that a thick coat of honey might make it easier for him to go down.

Before entering the tent he says to it (as per the custom?) ,
"Hello, name's Bartosh, not a bear, just a very hairy bloke. Coated myself in honey because that might be easier to swallow than a hairball. Don't worry about the salmon, you have have it, I have plenty more" and cast himself into the living tent's strange, living entrance.

Orig'lat looks up at the big tent, and at the shadowy figure standing in front of it, mumbling things which she can't quite make out. "Ah, young man - please speak up a bit! I don't hear so well, y'know? But no matter that. Is this where the bathrooms are, then? It's about time, y'know?" She grabs his arm with a surprisingly strong and wiry grip, "Now please show me the way? You don't mind if I lean a bit on you, do you? I don't walk so well anymore, y'know?"

"Say, you wouldn't have seen my grandsons anywhere around, would you? Such lovely lads! Especially my younger grandson, Grog'tial - always looking out for others...!"

I'm not into vore. I just teleport to inside! Like cat.
Hello!

HypersomniacLive, where are you? Do bring the Enigma to life!!

^this:)

"Hi, Snuggles ! Nice to meet you !" says Lupo while entering under the tent. No answer, but a warm wind welcomes him, giving some quietude to a passably nervous clown.
Lupo looks around him : "What a weird place, full of weird people... if you consider that clowns are real people".

The shadowy figure stands close to Lupo. He cannot see his face, but he feels his penetrating gaze rest on him. A voice in Lupo's head, charming but sure of itself, says : "Your destiny is to be here, and you will find the answers to your questions, but perhaps they will not all be pleasant".

Then the stranger withdraws behind the scenes to prepare the contenders for their first tests !

Holographic Clown's Log Entry 1:
I've been transported to planet XJ-71 to observe and report my findings back to Captain BenKii aboard the U.S.S. Freedom orbiting above. I have so far witnessed a sentient tent that goes by the name "Snuggles" who can sustain its own life by absorbing nutrients in the air. This sentient tent will also be where we will be performing our "Clown" activities. According to our shadowy host, every construct on this planet is sentient capable of adapting their physique to accommodate any life-form. Fascinating! *frzzzz* And so BOnKerS! HEEheHHEEHEEHEH!!! *frzzz* Ahhh! My holo-matrix must be malfunctioning. I must be careful not to lose control during the competitions. Or else HE may surface. Why did my programmers think adding so many crazy clowns to my program was necessary? I will be filing a complaint with the Engineering department when I get back.

Pierrot silently tips his hat towards Snuggles when entering the tent.