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anomie_npc (

anomie_npc) wrote in

anomie,
@ 2009-04-26 22:42:00

Entry tags:

in-person

Here comes the circus

[Almost overnight, something seems to have taken over Pleasure Square. Tents and rides everywhere. What exactly is going on? From the center tent, an elegantly dressed man hops up onto a platform, megaphone in hand.]

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to the greatest show in the universe! The circus has come all the way from Dong Guo for a very special performance right in Seresia! Inside the center tent located directly behind me we have a spectacular show going on ever hour on the hour! I'd hate to give away everything that goes on inside, but if you like knife throwing, dangerous creatures, fire breathers and beautiful ladies, this is a show you can't afford to miss! Until then, maybe I could interest you in a game of ring toss? How about a round at the shooting gallery if you think you've got what it takes to hit all of the targets? A plethora of wonderful prizes awaits you if you can conquer them! There's no sense in bringing your girlfriend here if you aren't going to win her something wonderful! And you slaves there! How about something nice for your master? Want to prove your worth? Just come over and take a swing of the mighty hammer to test your strength! Let's find the strongest slave of them all!

[The man looks around, a devious look in his eye.]

I have a challenge for all of those who think that they can withstand the worst horror in the world. To your right, you will notice a house that appears normal on the outside, but the inside-- Let me tell you, ladies and gentlemen, a murderer wanders through the halls of our Terror Mansion! Countless witnesses have heard the moans from the resident ghosts. Dare you go through-- for a small fee-- the haunted house? Please be warned that those with heart conditions and women who might be pregnant should stay clear away!

And let us not forget about the children! Dear boys and girls, do you enjoy things that go high? Things that go fast? Things that go round and round and upside-down? Then grab your parents or go ask one of our helpful clown helpers to take you to the wondrous rides we have in store for you! Ferris wheels, tea cups, merry-go-rounds, roller coasters, just to name a few! Don't forget to stop by our food station for all of your hunger needs, but be sure not to visit before you go riding!

For our tiniest of children who still can't ride our fearsome rides, why not come to our resident petting zoo and get acquainted with the many animals we have living with us. Feed them, pet them, get your pictures taken with them!

We're only here for a limited time, ladies and gentlemen, so please--

[There's a loud bang and a team of doves appear seemingly out of no where, flying off from behind the man into the sky.]

Enjoy the show!

((ooc: Post with your character coming in and exploring the wonders of the circus! There's lots to do here, so threadhop and have a great time!))

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	nightlay 2009-04-27 01:55 am UTC (link)
	[he is somewhere around!] (Reply to this)(Thread)

dixi
2009-04-28 11:22 pm UTC (link)

[He's not really paying attention to where he's going, so he doesn't happen to see that he's passing by Ares. Yes, he's normally this scatter brained, but there's another reason why he seems so distracted. Walking very closely beside him is a rather attractive female. A picture perfect Seresian, really. Blonde hair, blue eyes and all.]

Oh, Mr. Cain, I've never been to such a large circus before!

I already told you, just Cain is fine. I might have been to one once before when I was younger. I don't really remember

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	nightlay 2009-04-28 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	[Ares notices him, though, and he's not amused by the fact his brother ignored him like that. Even more so when he notices that ~~whore~~ woman. Why is Cain with her? Since he's curious about it, he starts following them-- very carefully] Did he just tell her to call him by his first name? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dixi 2009-04-28 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	Well, Cain, if you don't remember and it's my first time here... Then this will be like our first time! Together! [The woman claps her hands excitedly and moves closer to Cain, trying to get his full attention, which he seems to be giving her.] You could say that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightlay 2009-04-28 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	W--what the!? Just-- look at that cheater! What does he think he's doing!? That's-- that's flirting. [trying to move closer >\] (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dixi
2009-04-28 11:42 pm UTC (link)

[They keep going on their merry way :D! The woman links her arm around Cain's, and though he'd rather not have any contact, he allows her to without saying a word.]

My father talks about you all the time. He says you're one of the best soldiers ever. He says all Leander's make excellent soldiers.

You father is an excellent soldier himself. I always look forward to seeing him at work. And I really don't do anything any other soldier wouldn't do. I just want to set an example for every other member of the army.

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	nightlay 2009-04-28 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, sure, I'd make a great soldier too, but nobody pays attention to me. Maybe I should just shoot her from here, so she can see my talent already. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dixi
2009-04-28 11:51 pm UTC (link)

I wish every soldier could be as good as you! I dated a soldier before, but he was horrible. He always complained when I wanted him to take me out to restaurants, and he couldn't even be bothered to get me anything nice for my birthday. Really? How much is it asking for a nice piece of jewelry?

I'm sorry to hear that, Madison. I'm sure anyone would be lucky to have a wonderful person like yourself.

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$↓ a r e s ☈ l e a n d e r: >:\$

nightlay
2009-04-28 11:54 pm UTC (link)

Ah, so that's what that whore is after!

[moving in closer, so he can watch them better]

If he says anything he shouldn't I'm going to kill him. What does he even think he's doing? Going out with a woman? He didn't even invite me here, but he invited her! Not like I wanted company or anything. I mean, I didn't even want to go here, I'm here just because I got curious and I wanted to laugh at all those stupid people around here. I wouldn't want to check this place with him, of course not.

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dixi
2009-04-29 12:00 am UTC (link)

Is there anything you would like to see first? It really doesn't matter to me where we go, just as long as you have the best time possible.

Waah? Really? I guess I wouldn't mind going over and looking at all the cute animals.

[Sighing with defeat on the inside, Cain leads her over to where the animals are being held. He doesn't want to be here at all, but what choice did he have? He couldn't say no to both his father and a higher up.]

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	nightlay 2009-04-29 12:02 am UTC (link)
	What kind of retard would want to look at all the cute animals? They're not even cute. [he keeps following them, though he's being less stealthy now, since he's getting angry and being more noisy while he walks and all :(] (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dixi
2009-04-29 12:11 am UTC (link)

[And here they are, in front of the petting zoo :D! Cain might have noticed that someone was following them if he wasn't too busy trying to let his mind escape elsewhere. When the woman speaks again, it startles him.]

My father eats so much meat! He says it's important for a soldier. Do you think the same?

Well, I don't think it's just the meat that matters, but yes, I think it's an important part of the meal. We do a lot of physical work and always have to be ready for action, so if we don't eat enough to support our bodies, we'll be useless as soldiers. Not only that, but we can't be stick thin, either. Meat helps bulk us up so we can turn that into muscle.

Wh-what!? You know what you're eating is a living animal! That's like you eating a... a... cat or something! I'm a vegetarian, I don't believe in eating meat. I think a soldier can get just as much nutritian from fruits and vegetables as they can meat. Meat will just make you feel all nasty in the end. Trust me! I'll have to cook for you some time.

[That... doesn't sound like a real meal to Cain :( Just thinking about a plate full of only leaves is making him hungry. Too bad he knows he can't disagree with her.]

Ah, of course. I'll look forward to that.

	auntie 2009-04-30 01:10 pm UTC (link)
	I see even someone such as yourself couldn't stay away from the circus. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightlay 2009-04-30 01:49 pm UTC (link)
	T-That's not-- I-- I'm not here to have fun! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	auntie 2009-04-30 02:26 pm UTC (link)
	Is there any other reason to come to a circus? I think you might end up having fun even if you don't want to. It happens when you see everyone else having a good time. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightlay 2009-04-30 02:45 pm UTC (link)
	Like I care about stuff like that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	auntie 2009-04-30 02:48 pm UTC (link)
	I'm sure part of you must or you wouldn't be here in the first place. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightlay 2009-04-30 02:50 pm UTC (link)
	I just-- ... I was curious, that's all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	auntie 2009-04-30 02:52 pm UTC (link)
	Have you ever been to a circus like this before? I don't recall ever being to any circus when I was younger, it's quite interesting, isn't it? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightlay 2009-04-30 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	I've never been in any, no. And I-- don't think it's interesting. It looks stupid, actually. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	auntie 2009-04-30 02:55 pm UTC (link)
	That's sad. I rather thought you might enjoy the shows that they put on. Most of the other children are already lined up to see it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightlay 2009-04-30 02:58 pm UTC (link)
	How many times do i have to tell you I'm not a child? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	auntie 2009-04-30 03:02 pm UTC (link)
	Sure you are, you're only fourteen, am I correct? You still have a lot of growing to do before you become a man. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	snowflower 2009-04-27 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Not here too... (Reply to this)

	spellcheckit 2009-04-27 02:09 am UTC (link)
	Do they got bears? (Reply to this)