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Joker ([personal profile] pipers_son) wrote in [community profile] route_10652014-10-10 11:12 pm

7th Act - Boys and girls of every age

Who: Come one, come all!
Where: Goldenrod, the Eve's Garden Circus
When: The 11th - 13th
Summary: Just like always, the Circus is busy as usual... But with a bit of a spooky twist added on thanks to their current partnership with a certain Haunted House.
Rating: PG
Log:



The Circus is always bustling with activity, even on the days when the shows in the Big Top aren't on. There's plenty of stalls to enjoy besides those, after all! Games, and food, and stalls with all sorts of interesting things for sale. For those living in Goldenrod or passing through, it's no doubt quickly settled itself as a regular scene.

On the 11th, however... Just as always when the shows are promised to happen, the Circus is more bustling than usual and today there's a twist. On the 11th, those walking past the Circus' gates will find themselves in QUITE the different atmosphere. Genuine spider webs are strung across the stalls, skulls strung up in them that seem to clack their teeth at passerby. legions of pumpkins are sprawled throughout the area. At night, and on the foggy day of the 13th, their eerie glow lights up twisting paths throughout the circus grounds. Even quite a few of the workers seem to have gotten into the spirit (possibly at their boss' badgering), and wear outfits from the simple masks to the more complex things.

Beyond the change in atmosphere, however, there are still the things that are usually about! Food, games, and stalls selling various knickknacks can all be found relatively easy although they're joined by a few other themed goods. There's also, of course, the show that will be playing three times a day in the big tent proper!

One notable addition is what appears to be a small station of sorts with a rather ominous carriage that stops at it every now and then pulled by what appear to be a pair of Rapidash... only colored darkly with bones painted across their heads and what might be actual skulls acting as face covers. Well then! Perhaps you might be interested in letting it take you to Jack's Haunted House?

So relax. Have fun! And cross your fingers that you're not terrified of scary clowns and giant spiders.

ladywithnovoice: (trilies) (We convinced the DJ to let us play)

For Royce

[personal profile] ladywithnovoice 2014-10-13 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[The idea of going to a circus, especially after so much traveling throughout the routes, had been a rather appealing one. Besides, it still settles something nervous and tense inside of her to be surrounded by so many people. Funny, when she'd been so adverse to it after she'd gained stardom in Cloudbank.]

[Royce had ended up being dragged along as well, but it's easy to see he's not as comfortable as she is. So, in an effort to try and get him to relax, she's gently nudged him in the direction of something that seems a bit more quiet.]

[So they're now at the pumpkin carving area, with Red picking through each of them and inspecting them.]
me_first: (don't touch me i am allergic to dumb)

[personal profile] me_first 2014-10-13 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Royce has been trying to relax, but it's hard. He's never been good around people. He never knows what to say or do, and it's not really his area of expertise. Something more artistic is calming, though. He's actually rolled up his sleeves as he starts work on the pumpkin.]

Curious, very curious... I wonder what sort of design I should make. Not enough room for something too elaborate... not enough colors, either.
ladywithnovoice: (dontletmxgo) (Dude there's a fucking musical in)

[personal profile] ladywithnovoice 2014-10-13 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Red finally settles on one, taking it over the table and facing opposite of Royce. Besides some of the pumpkin carving tools, her 'Gear is present as well. Her fingers tap on the keys as she looks it over, thinking as well.]

It's more about the design than the colors.
soundmind: (Talk ► And then my dad shot her)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
Mr. Scar!

[Of course she'll recognize his voice right away and regard him as though it's completely normal for giant adults to approach her (it actually is). He very much looks to be in better health than the last time she saw him, which is a relief.]

How have you been? I hope my friend didn't bother you too much that day. Are you feeling all right now?

[All right Maka, settle the worrywarting down.]
a_sin_for_him: (smug and sultry)

[personal profile] a_sin_for_him 2014-10-13 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Lust stood when she saw Kirikou approaching, with a small entourage of Pokemon and a young woman. Only Guttle was with her currently, done up with spiderwebs drawn around his eyes and fangs painted under his lips.

She was still wearing her cat ears.

"Kirikou, hello." A raised eyebrow at all of the sweets. "You certainly look as though you're enjoying all the carnival has to offer." She looked to the girl hovering behind him. "You must be Maka. Kirikou's spoken of you often."
fourwayconnection: (selfparody) (The state of Wisconsin is just)

[personal profile] fourwayconnection 2014-10-13 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course!" Once he's close enough, he offers her one of the apples while his Pokemon put the rest of the food on a table. "The food is one of the best reasons to be here!" Once she notices Maka, however, he steps to the side a bit so he's not in the way.

"Yep. Lust, this is Maka. Maka, Lust."
a_sin_for_him: (smug and sultry)

[personal profile] a_sin_for_him 2014-10-13 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Lust had two reasons for hanging around the chain with the Staff Only sign: looking for Envy and hoping to run into whoever ran the circus. She'd been told by a handful of people that she ought to look into it, and she had decided why not?

She didn't have anything else to do.

So she took up a prominent position by the staff area, Guttle at her feet, and hoped to get noticed.
rocketralph: (suspicious software detected)

[personal profile] rocketralph 2014-10-13 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Someone noticed Lust.

A shadow fell over her as a man that looked like a brick wall wearing a pair of overalls rounded the corner with a couple of barbells tucked under one arm. The strongman squinted at her and the very deliberate distance between her and the chain.

"Little close there, sister."
a_sin_for_him: (Coy flirting)

[personal profile] a_sin_for_him 2014-10-13 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Lust raised an eyebrow as she looked up. 'Sister'? That was a new one.

"Actually, I'm hoping to speak to someone in charge. Or my brother, he works here - Envy?" She was quick to toss out his name. God, that was a big man.

"I'm Lust."
rocketralph: (pixels: >8/)

[personal profile] rocketralph 2014-10-13 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
"The face guy? He's around."

He hung one of his thumbs off of a pocket and shifted his weight to that foot. Looking for a brother he could buy. But what did she want with the boss?

"Is there a problem?"
a_sin_for_him: (Coy flirting)

[personal profile] a_sin_for_him 2014-10-13 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
"No, no problem at all. Quite the opposite." Lust laughed. She could see why he'd assume she was here to complain. But far from it, she'd found nothing to complain about at the carnival.

"I'd like to inquire about employment."
rocketralph: (yeah no.)

[personal profile] rocketralph 2014-10-13 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
The strongman's brick-shaped brows drifted upwards. Well okay then. Ralph shrugged and nodded toward the tent.

"He's around. Joker never stays in one spot for too long. Should come by here though." And now he has to know. "So what d'you do anyhow?"
a_sin_for_him: (puzzled)

[personal profile] a_sin_for_him 2014-10-13 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Besides looking as she did?

"Well, according to Jimmy I'm a very skilled storyteller." More namedropping. She wasn't above it. "I'm athletic and flexible, I'm not easily frightened, I can dance, I have a high endurance, I'm a talented performer... I'm sure I have something to offer."
armoredsoul: (Laughing)

[personal profile] armoredsoul 2014-10-13 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Al laughed and walked over to the side to wait his turn--there was no way he wasn't going to take a shot at it as well! Beryl the Eevee hopped his way up to Al's shoulder, tail swishing as he watched the attendant give Ed his instructions and hand over the mallet. It's pretty heavy, as one would expect, but it wouldn't be an easy feat to get that weight in the machine all the way up...
rocketralph: (bottle-vision engaged)

[personal profile] rocketralph 2014-10-13 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe she could be one of those ladies that stood on top of the animals and did tricks while they did tricks.

"Well look at you. Can you juggle too?"
a_sin_for_him: (puzzled)

[personal profile] a_sin_for_him 2014-10-13 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't know, I've never tried. But I do have exceptional coordination." She couldn't imagine juggling was very difficult. Not compared to some of the skills she already possessed. She had quick reflexes, even though she'd lost her homunculus abilities.
rocketralph: (another brick in the wall)

[personal profile] rocketralph 2014-10-13 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Well if not he can show you." Ralph actually stood on tip-toe to get a better look at the carnival grounds. Where was Joker? "Your Pokemon could probably be in too if they're talented."
soundmind: (Blush ► I don't know how to deal)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah--"

Wow, don't put the focus on her, she still doesn't know how to respond to that. Appropriately, Maka's cheeks tint pink and her gaze flicks to the side before coming back to the two. She smiles faintly, nodding.

"Hello, Miss Lust. It's nice to meet you. I hope Kirikou hasn't been giving you trouble, he can be a handful."
soundmind: (Cheer ► Run on to the future)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 09:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Speaking of those lions.

How about a big one of them coming up to inspect the pen?

Hi, Chihiro, here's Maka with her usual entourage of serious business fire Pokemon--that is to say, her newly evolved female Pyroar and Houndoom now both inspecting the pen.]


Hi, Chihiro!

[Maka's in high spirits, but only because seeing him is a pleasant surprise.]
soundmind: (Sincere ► You did great really)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 09:56 am (UTC)(link)
Try pushing it against the wall of the tub and then sink your teeth in!

[She should have gotten popcorn, really.]
soundmind: (Stare ► dad stop)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 09:59 am (UTC)(link)
Oi, Clown.

[What's that? You asked for a grouchy niece? She really wouldn't usually come back here, but after debating with herself about it, she finally decided she had every right to come back here. After all, he's using her Rapidash still.]

You wanna try not looking totally ridiculous at least once?
soundmind: (Explain ► You listen carefully)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 10:11 am (UTC)(link)
I just got here and you're already laying on the insincerity, I think that broke a record.

[The world may learn someday, but Maka never will.]

I noticed you're collecting those little fire cubs, mine evolved recently so I figured I should bring her along. [And she nods at a female Pyroar that had been circling the room to check for anything out of the ordinary, Kali--naturally--stays beside Maka. She's already encountered Joker and has no reason to suspect trickery from him.] This is Sekhmet.
soundmind: (WHOA WHOA DON'T COME HERE)

[personal profile] soundmind 2014-10-13 10:17 am (UTC)(link)
Ah--be careful! Her mane is really hot!

[Well that went a little more into the worried tone than she intended. Sekhmet just stares at Joker, unsure of what on earth the weird human manchild wants.]

He's not dangerous, Sekhmet, he's just weird.

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