TADC whispers before episode 9

Okay, I know my original post was just me freaking out about TADC Episode 9, but honestly, the more I rewatch and look at everything, the more my brain spirals into actual theories! I just have to share these with someone before the next episode drops. First off, the biggest thing haunting me is Kinger's fate. Those whispers about 'If something happens to Kinger I'm abstracting' and that chilling glowing white silhouette against a starry sky? It makes me think he's either going to fully abstract or face some incredibly traumatic event that pushes him to the brink. What if he's the first main character to undergo a complete abstraction on screen? That would be utterly heartbreaking and a huge game-changer for the series. It's like, there was no need for them to post this if they weren't planning something truly awful for our beloved chess piece royal. I'm legitimately sobbing at the thought! Then there's the terrifying question that keeps popping up: Are the abstracted going to just be able to roam around now? The idea of these distorted, suffering figures freely moving through the circus changes everything. Up until now, they've been mostly contained or abstract threats that appear in specific scenarios. If they become an active, roaming danger, how will the remaining characters cope? Will it be a new survival challenge Caine imposes, or a sign that the Digital Circus itself is breaking down beyond his control? This could lead to massive instability and heighten the stakes for everyone. Imagine encountering one of those multiple glowing eye-shaped figures in a seemingly innocent circus tent! And speaking of Caine, what if Caine himself is gone? The image description talking about 'Caine being gone and characters worrying about getting hurt' sent shivers down my spine. Is it possible the AI overseer could malfunction, or even choose to disappear? If Caine isn't there to maintain the illusion or rules, what chaos would ensue? Would the exit reappear, or would the circus devolve into pure anarchy? Without his somewhat benevolent (though often terrifying) control, the characters would be truly vulnerable. I can't imagine how Pomni, Ragatha, and Gangle would react if their 'master' suddenly vanished. It makes my stomach churn just thinking about it. Finally, I keep thinking about Pomni getting stuck in the void or entering a trance. We've seen her mental state deteriorating, and the void is always this ominous presence. What if she consciously or subconsciously tries to escape into the void, or it starts to claim her? The text 'getting stuck in the void and Pomni being in a trance' is so specific. Could she gain some deeper understanding of the circus's true nature while in a trance, or is it just another step towards her own abstraction? It's a scary thought, but also potentially a way for us to get more lore about this bizarre world. Honestly, every theory just makes me more anxious for Episode 9, but I also desperately need to see what unfolds. I'm braced for emotional damage, but also for some huge reveals. What do you all think? Are my theories completely off the rails, or am I onto something truly terrifying for the next episode? The anticipation is killing me!