The Cast

A dung beetle trying to find meaning in a system designed to strip it away. Earnest, confused, and perpetually measuring up short.

"I just want to understand the rules."

The Hill's voice. Delivers directives with helpful cheerfulness. Never explains. Never apologizes. Always watching.

"Measurement active."

Enforces the rules with bureaucratic enthusiasm. Believes the system works because the system says it works.

"That's above my clearance level."

Has seen too much. Offers cryptic warnings that sound like wisdom but might just be despair.

"You'll learn. Or you won't."