Pop Goes the Balloon

Job 1x6 - Ailments

"I am. Just a little...tired."

Standing in the empty maze it hit you. I didn't get my muffin! Checking your watch Bonnie and The Avenger were long gone, both probably in a hurry to start playing. With all the screwing around it was a wonder the band even got any practice. Though you already knew the route you still checked your map. Vanessa had gone ahead and placed a marker in the daycare, noting you to get there asap.

Still hankering for those muffins you shoot Bonnie a text saying to meet him at your office when he was done becoming part of Chica's fantasies and after the daycare checkups.

With no other interruptions at play you start making your way to the daycare, only briefly stopping at your office to drop off the extra balljoint. That destroyed Chica body still remained, you making a mental note to disassemble it later.

The game with The Avenger had taken a lot more time than you expected. In combination between doing some daily checks, email updates, fixing Chica and the game (additional breaks notwithstanding) you felt a sense of urgency to check on Sun and Moon.

The daycare attendant, commonly called Sun or Moon, were 'two' animatronics that were not part of the band but still existed on the same level as the band members. Though goofier acting than the band members they're skill sets worked perfectly for handling young children. They were guardians.

Like their namesakes, Sun came out during the daycare's playtime and Moon came out during the daycare's naptime. Their personalities were opposite of each other, but despite the differences got along as brothers.

Moon in particular held a special place in your eyes, especially with him sacrificing himself during the meltdown incident. Even despite his animosity towards the child who helped fix the plex, he still protected him deeply. He was over often overlooked too, what with most of the daycare's children either scared of him or unknowing of his existence.

You made sure equal time was spent working with each of them.

Sun was a nice animatronic too, giving off evidence during 'Bonnie's investigation' and cooperating fully. Since the incident he'd effectively become your fanboy. Not the same way that Bonnie was for you, but Sun would cheer you on if he spotted you working on something. It was endearing to say the least.

Despite that you still considered them dangerous. Sure they weren't as large as the band members but where they lacked size made up for in agility. At least, you thought so until you met the Avenger. Regardless, Sun and Moon were master acrobatics and knew the exact limits of their flexibility. Like true circus performers they could manoeuvre across many different scenarios.

It also gave you a stark reminder that while The Avenger was good at hide and seek no doubt Sun and Moon would be legendary at it. Tempting as it was to test them at it, there was something wrong with them and it was up to you to solve.

The daycare was accessible from the main entrance, a close area where parents could drop off their younger kids while their older siblings went and enjoyed the plex.

As you walked the plex you reached the entrance to the daycare. Aside from the occasional janitorial bot and security bot nothing seemed too interested in you. No sign of that endoskeleton anywhere.

Reaching the end of the hall you find yourself at the entrance to the daycare, large sign hanging above reading:

SUPERSTAR DAYCARE PICK-UP!

To the right was a large poster covering the wall, depicting Moon holding a wrapped, candy, an advertisement for "Moondrops", his blueberry flavoured.

Blueberry. Reminded you still haven't gotten your muffin you ignore the left and approach the entrance. Normally the entrance would be open, a set of doors requiring you to pass through but this time the shutter was down. Though unusual, it was nothing to cause concern for. With a swipe of your keycard the shutter lifts and doors part, welcoming you into the daycare's reception.