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 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:32 pm
"His clothes aren't in-invisible." said Arron as they walked to the tent. It was in view now. He pointed to the ringmaster as he stepped out of the tent to greet them.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:36 am
The Ringmaster grinned when he saw the two approach.
"Bonjour and welcome to the show! Or that's what I'd say if you were attending my circus." he put his gloved hand to his chest, and the other gestured forward in a theatrical bow, invisible wrists clear to their view... or they would be if you could see them.
"Ringmaster Loyal at your service. Being a shop owner isn't quite as glamorous as the big top, but it becomes me, non? So how can I dazzle you today?" his heterochromic eyes focused on the two.The slave wasn't sure what to say. The ringmaster seemed like a very friendly, albeit expressive, man. He didn't know if it would be all right for someone like him to speak with someone so worldly. It already didn't seem like he recognized him anyway.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:45 am
Arron smiled & said "H-Hello... We-We're sorry to b-bother you but... We-We were wondering if y-you heard about a-a lion t-tamer disappearing a-a few years ago on y-your travels... Or th-the name Atticus." Arron said bowing in return. He hoped the man would know.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:55 am
"Disappearing lion tamers? You mean the whole tamer, or just the head?" he asked thoughtfully, grinning a moment later.
"Just kidding, of course. Cirque du Gothique is 98.9% safe. Why, did someone tell you people have gone missing in my circus?" he put his left hand to his chin, and the other arm behind his back. It was pretty unclear whether he was joking or not, but the question was very serious."Ah, no sir. We don't mean to accuse you. I'm sorry." the slave bowed his head.The ringmaster regarded the slave for a moment, then nodded and shifted his stance so he was standing entirely straight with his legs together. Next, he took his hat off and spun it on one of his fingers.
"That's quite all right. Were you looking for a lion tamer, perhaps?" he asked, raising an eyebrow on his pale white face. The grin reappeared almost instantly after that, and he flicked the hat, having it land perfectly on his head.
"Or are either of you interested in applying for the position? I'm always auditioning for new members of my troupe. It's a real treat to run away with the circus."
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:25 pm
Arron shook his head. "Not y-your circus but an-any others. Th-The disappearance was three to 4 years ago..." he said. He did look at the slave when the ringmaster asked about them joining. He wondered if it was the perfect opportunity for him to get away from the mistress.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:24 pm
"There are circuses other than mine?" the Ringmaster said with fake astonishment before letting out a short laugh.
"I'm not very connected with the other circuses. They don't much like me, you see. Something about safety hazards, narcissism... other bogus accusations." the man waved his hand as if waving away such rumours like flies.
"Though you can be sure they'd complain to me if they lost a member, and no one has so far." He shrugged, reaching behind Arron's head and pulling out two tickets for the circus, offering them to the two of them.
"My offer of joining is still up, however. And so you know I'm serious, watch the show for yourselves. Really take it in. Comprenez-vous?"The slave nodded timidly, taking a ticket from the strange man and staring at it in his own hand. He wasn't sure what he thought about all of what was going on. If he were to be a lion tamer at the Ringmaster's circus, his Mistress would surely make the rest of the troupe suffer for it before taking him back. It was a risk he wasn't sure he wanted to take.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:41 pm
Slave Boy Anon "There are circuses other than mine?" the Ringmaster said with fake astonishment before letting out a short laugh.
"I'm not very connected with the other circuses. They don't much like me, you see. Something about safety hazards, narcissism... other bogus accusations." the man waved his hand as if waving away such rumours like flies.
"Though you can be sure they'd complain to me if they lost a member, and no one has so far." He shrugged, reaching behind Arron's head and pulling out two tickets for the circus, offering them to the two of them.
"My offer of joining is still up, however. And so you know I'm serious, watch the show for yourselves. Really take it in. Comprenez-vous?"The slave nodded timidly, taking a ticket from the strange man and staring at it in his own hand. He wasn't sure what he thought about all of what was going on. If he were to be a lion tamer at the Ringmaster's circus, his Mistress would surely make the rest of the troupe suffer for it before taking him back. It was a risk he wasn't sure he wanted to take.
(Totally failed at that RIG you sent me. XD)
He nodded & looked at his friend. "It'll b-be fun." he said with a smile. Arron hoped that his friend would take the offer & never see he woman again.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:55 pm
"Ah... all right. Let's go watch the show then..." the slave said, glancing at Arron, then back at the vibrant Ringmaster."Merveilleux! The show starts in half an hour, at the location on the back of your tickets. Now I've got to close up show and prepare. Vous y voir~!" with that, the Ringmaster ducked into the tent and close went about closing the shop for the day.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:59 pm
"Well.. we-we have half an h-hour to k-kill now... Want to-to get something to-to eat?" he asked gesturing to the cafe` across the street. He was hungry & wanted a sandwich.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:09 pm
"Yes, if that's all right." The slave took a moment to answer. He was thinking deeply about what the Ringmaster had offered. If the man had any kind of power, there was a chance that he would be safe in his circus. It would be a haven for him, where he could overcome his timid behaviour and be free. But, if the Ringmaster had no kind of power, then his Mistress would make an example of the circus. He had no doubt that she'd take him back. The risk seemed almost too much. His steps were slow, but he eventually made it to the cafe.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:22 pm
Arron watched his friend with concern. "...Is... Is ev-everying okay..?" he asked as he opened the door.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:30 pm
"Huh?" the slave snapped out of it as he stepped into the cafe, hearing Arron's question.
"I... was considering the Ringmaster's offer." he frowned, eyes down turned. He gripped onto the bottom of his shirt after tucking the ticket safely into his pocket.
"I'd like to watch the circus... but I don't think I'll be able to join. So long as I'm a slave, no one I come in contact with will be safe unless I'm under the orders of my Mistress. It'd put too many people in danger..."
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:36 pm
He frowned. "Wh-What kind of hold does she have on y-you..?" he asked as he held the door open the Rina's cafe`.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:49 pm
Once he found a nice table for the two of them, he sat down and pulled Arron's chair out for him, almost going to sit on the floor through pure muscle memory only to switch and sit in a chair.
"Well... you already may have noticed that she always knows where I am." he decided he would explain his Mistress further to Arron.
"And... you've seen her rob me of my body's energy. But she doesn't have to come in physical contact with me to do that. It only makes sense that she'd be able to steal energy from others the same way." With a short sigh, he folded his hands in his lap.
"If enough energy is taken, the person will die. She's threatened to kill me... and others, if I disobey her or try to escape. Her reasoning is that she has no use for disobedient slaves, and my life is the debt I owe her."
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:04 pm
Arron sat & listened. He frowned, thinking things over. "...Do y-you know how sh-she does it..?" he asked, "...If y-you do then we c-can stop it."
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