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So, the last time Fleur had been at a circus-like event, she'd gotten stuck on an out of control roller coaster, watched many people die violently, and had ended up with Bischofite's hand wrapped around her starseed. Needless to say, Fleur did not like the circus. Seeing red stripes or hearing calliope music was enough to give her shivers.

However, Fleur wanted to like the circus. It was performance art, which was her passion. The physicality of it was absolutely beautiful, the loud colors and stunts were different from the more subtle stories of the modern stage, but the attention grabbing magic was the same. Anyway, it hadn't been that carnival's fault that it had gotten massacred. So, here Fleur was, sitting in a somewhat isolated area with one hand wrapped around the seat of her chair while the other rubbed at her old scars. Hopefully she wouldn't just be facing her fears but she'd actually enjoy the show.

(Fleur is open for interaction!)

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There was a circus in town! That meant popcorn! That meant fun and games and probably fire! That meant people flying through the air!

Alexa had spent a chunk of the afternoon getting ready and was now feeling pretty circus-y in her striped leggings, bright makeup, and space buns. She practically bounced into the big top and looked around. The lighting was very dramatic, her little lanyard was super cute, and basically everything was shaping up to be awesome.

The only issue was that she didn't see any of her friends, but luckily she was not a shy person. She walked over to where she saw another person sitting by herself looking excited and plopped down nearby. "A circus, huh?" she said. "This looks really cool. I wonder what the acts are gonna be. Hopefully something fun, right?" She grinned, feeling optimistic.

Khaleel was really excited, this was the THIRD date and the third date meant that perhaps Lilith was interested in him even though sometimes he was really stupid.

But he was trying his best, and there was a new circus in town, which he thought the woman would enjoy regardless of her sight not quite there to watch. He didn't think she would think of it as hindering her, but he was careful to choose things she could hear and participate sometimes too!

"I'm so excited! American circuses! The fire, the movements!" He got their passes, casually placing the necklace pass over her head. "Thank you for coming with me Lilith!"

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Lace hadn't expected to be attracted to the circus but somehow she managed to wander in and look around and then got caught up in the stage hands. As such, the kitten was not watching from a rafter, her place set in the audience as she waited for the show to start.

[Zachary & Christabelle Calloway Entrance]

The Circus was in town!

That in and of itself was kind of weird, since Zach wasn't a fan of clowns, but Christa didn't seem to mind. Melody was called and asked if she wanted to consider it a "date" (with bonus introduction to his sister). Surprisingly, she agreed. Hopefully her mother wouldn't put her in too much of a spot. The siblings parted to allow Melody to walk between them as they went to grab lanyards that would act as tickets. Appropriate circus music lilted in the background as they wandered.

"There better not be any clowns here. I can't be held responsible for clown-punching. I gave good warning." Zach muttered, keeping one hand wrapped in Melody's because he totally wasn't creeped out by clowns, no sir. He was just protecting Melody from the damn clowns. "It's not really assault if I warn them, right?"

"I'm sure they'll leave you be, Zach." breathed his sister, walking slowly beside the pair to take in the sights. "Remember, this isn't the Steven King book. But if Pennywise decides to make an appearance, I don't think anyone would blame you. The movie did well, or so I hear."

"Well enough that the stupid costume was super popular, bleh. Hey, is that Khaleel and Lilith?" Lilith was the one Melody already knew, so that was good! Maybe they could go as a group to save them from being targeted by filthy, evil clowns. "Do you mind if I flag them down, Melody?"

Gweneth Malley - entering

Such things as a circus would normally have not interested Gwen. Not when she had other recreations that did a fantastic job of helping to ease her anxieties and the 'voices'. But, this specific circus had piqued her interest for some odd reason. Maybe it was the millions of posters, or perhaps it was the feeling that something important was to be found here, she wasn't sure, but she bought herself a ticket. She had hoped to maybe drag someone else along with her, but alas, that plan hadn't worked out.

Dressed in jeans, brown calf-high boots, and a brown sweater topped with a black winter jacket. The red and tent was warmer than she had expected it to be and rid herself of the winter jacket upon entering.

Upon looking around it looked like several people had found interest in this circus and were milling about the big top as they awaited the show to begin. With no real interest in carnival foods, Gwen meandered her way to the stands where she plopped herself down in a seat, coat over her lap, and eyes downcast as she worked to calm her inner anxieties and attempt to prevent those self-depreciating 'voices' from popping back up. Hopefully, if she could keep them away long enough for the show to begin, she'd be distracted enough throughout the show to not be bothered.

Magnus - Entering

Magnus, being a feline of the street, had hardly missed the millions of posters that were scattered around the city. Many had ended up on the ground and it was such one that had given the Mauvian a good look at the poster. Immediately all he could think about was the amount of people that would bein attendance. People meant food and shinies. Plus, he'd never explored a bit top circus tent before! It was all going to be one large new adventure for him.

So, the day the circus opened up, Magnus had pranced his way to it's location. It wasn't hard for a feline to slip inside such a venue and Magnus found himself under the bleachers. Hay and dirt was scattered about and he picked his way through with no hesitation.

The smell of food was terribly enticing though, and the Guardian slipped out from the darkness in search of some delightful treats before the show began.

Mercy Haynes - With Delilah, but open to anyone to bumping into them!

Normally, Mercy would not have dragged Delilah out of her house at 10:30 at night, into the passenger seat of a luxury sedan, and driven her to a circus that opened at 11 and ran til 5. Normally. But the last three weeks had been the complete ANTITHESIS of normality.

Deaths in the family did that.

Even Mathias - whose normally boorish behavior tended to lighten the mood - had been muted, his normal gaiety eclipsed by what Mercy could only assume was grief. She had understood - just in her interactions with both Delilah and Mathias - that there had been very little love between him and his cousin's parents. Something about kidnapping Delilah at a birthday party and thus having received a permanent ban on any and all future events when Delilah had been a teen. Mercy would have paid to see that, the thought of it was just far too amusing.

But grief could destroy from the inside. She'd seen that in her uncle. A part of him had become withered from his grief at the loss of her aunt - of the life he might have lived had she not died. She did not want that for Delilah. Delilah needed motion, to not sit and wallow and stagnate.

So she'd driven her to the circus, and now hung lightly on one arm, not so much because she didn't trust the other woman not to bolt for the nearest method of transportation - but because she felt that physical closeness might help in her time of need. She had originally planned to bring Nick - but much like her boyfriend's penchant for giving away unicorns to hospitalized sisters - Mercy felt that he'd forgive her this once, if he were to ever find out.

"This is so cool!" She exclaimed, looking around the tent as she smiled up at Delilah.

"I mean, they're your colors too." She teased. "But yeah, the motif is rather nice, should we find a place to sit, or?" She was open to either.

Melody Klein had never been to a circus. She knew something about them, sure, but who didn't know at least a little bit about them? Going to the circus just wasn't what her family did and she'd never had the interest to go as a child. There was so much else to do after all.

But Melody was not the type of woman to decline an ask from a friend, not when he'd done so much for her in similar manners. Least of all turn down a date with her boyfriend, who was also said friend, and maybe a chance to meet his sister. Things were going well enough that it seemed like the right thing to do.

Happily walking in between the siblings, she listened as they talked to one another. She knew little of siblings but what she did know they seemed to fit at least. Politely she hid a giggle behind her free hand, the other still happily held in Zachary's hand.

"I don't know about that," was the reply. "I think it still technically counts as assault if they choose to press charges. But I'm sure you wouldn't be the first person to punch a clown. Maybe?"

Here her brows knitted together in thought, lips slightly pouted.

"Honestly I've never been to a circus nor have I seen a clown, so I can't say anything with certainty. But I know people in costumes have been punched before so it's likely a risk that comes with the territory."

She also had no idea who this Pennywise was but she was certain it probably dealt with the aforementioned book (and movie?). Maybe she'd ask him about it later. For now the thought was forgotten, especially at the mention of friends.

"Why would I mind? It's the circus, right? The more the merrier~" Plus the last time they'd all been together had been rather fun. "Though I believe it would be best to ask your sister her thoughts about having them join us."

Trinity "Rin" Ward - Entering

The subject had come up at archery that afternoon and needless to say Rin was hooked the minute she'd caught her teammates whispering about a circus that had arrived in town. No longer considered a teen Rin had been looking for something to do that would prove to her parents and others that she was capable of looking out for herself. The idea of just slipping out of the house was appealing but instead Rin opted to just tell her folks that she was going to the circus. Both adults had balked at first but slowly Rin had convinced them that she would be just fine. It's not like she would have been the only person willing to put up with the strange hours.

Finally they relented and Rin found herself packing a small pack with necessities that one might need to keep awake. Now that Rin was standing just outside the entrance way she had to reassure herself that besides eccentric hours nothing screamed danger. Taking the ticket that the booth operator handed to her Trinity ducked inside and quietly found a place to just stand and observe what she was seeing. Surreal was perhaps the best word to use and with a gentle sigh Rin found the first seat that she could see was open before pursing her lips and pulling out her camera. Not one to trust using a digital camera Rin was aiming her lens at the center ring before snapping a picture. A picture for prosperity. Clicking the shutter closed Trinity settled the camera in her lap.

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