(Originally written for Kaleidoscopic, but then I got swooshed, so I edited a little to suit Clockwork.)
"Roger! There you are, monsieur. I've been looking for you- you're late for rehearsals. After all, the circus is moving on to the next town tomorrow, so you can't fool around. Sorry, but I need to take my performer back now, so say bye to your little friend."
Liara smirks as they get away from the tall, dark stranger, then turns back to Roger.
"Next time, be smart enough not to almost get yourself kidnapped. Now, here's a free ticket to the cirque tomorrow- hopefully you can laugh this experience off, oui? But you're still going to have to pay for your own popcorn. Au revoir!"