7th Act - Boys and girls of every age

[pipers_son]

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.

Comments

Food!

[pipers_son]

After maybe seeing a show, wandering about, and playing games, there can't be any doubt that you're hungry! The presence of so many stalls and so many delicious smells can no doubt draw you into the food area of the circus.

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, fried pickles... Those kind of easy to carry treats can be found easily. There are also more filling things, like fish and chips or grilled squid! Just to rub your face more into the fact that it's October, there are numerous Halloween treats as well. What better season to eat caramel apples, after all? There are also spooky sundaes being served, pumpkin pie, cute puddings, hot chocolate, popsicles, little Litwick cakes, spiderchip cookies, and things like gummy teddiursas the size of your head. There are even delightful bentos!

You'll probably die eating most of these things, but look on the bright side! You'll die happy. (And Joker can use your ghost as a circus attraction.)

[awesmazings]

[Seated at one of the picnic tables, Jimmy can be found still in costume, sharing some pudding with one of the foxes that showed up the month prior. She lets out a happy chirp with every bite, clearly enjoying herself just as much as her trainer is.]

[freecssgonwild]

Gon's wandering around, seeming to collect as much food as he possibly can. His hands are filled with cotton candy, grilled meet on sticks, fried pickles - anything that could possibly fit into his hands.

If he spots your character wandering around, he'll speak up after swallowing a mouthful of food.

"Hey, do you know where there's more food? I want to try as much as I can!"

[diehardreaper]

Ronald had taken to walking around after his shows, stretching out his arms and shoulders as he walked. It seemed like a good enough evening to, after all. But there's a pause as he catches sight of Gon and his pile of food. "S'that right? Looks like you've got a decent enough pile of grub." he laughed as he folded his arms behind his head. "You know, m'not sure what the arrangements are... but I wouldn't suppose you've already had your fill of Honeyed Soul's menu, have you?"

[freecssgonwild]

Surprisingly enough, he could stomach much more than this. "I want to try! Have you tried it yourself?" Whether or not he had, he always had room to try something new.

"Hey Mister, do you work here?"

[diehardreaper]

"S'what they hired me to do when m'not spending my time here. Been newly taken in as Eve's resident knife thrower, really." he replied, turning his attention back to Gon after scanning the crowd a moment.

"My little Belle should be 'round... last I saw of her, she was handing samples out to the crowd. Botan wanted to get these new flavors tried out and I couldn't take it all myself. Have to watch my figure and all that."

[freecssgonwild]

"You're the knife thrower? That's cool!" His face lights up at the thought.

If he asked him, would he try it out on Gon? Or, would he just do it for his job?

"You know Botan? She's a really good friend of mine." It sounded like her, for sure. She had asked for Gon to be a taste tester of sorts, because she herself did not like sweets.

[diehardreaper]

"S'that right? She seems like a friendly sort of lass. Was mostly a coincidence that she was working for the Honeyed Soul when I volunteered to taste test for them." he replied with a small grin before folding his arms behind his back.

There was a pause though before he offered one hand out. Ah, but where were his manners? "Right, I'm Ronald, by the way. Ronald Knox. And you'd be...?" But there's another pause and a sheepish little grin as he lowers his hand a bit.

"You can pass on the handshake if you can't return it, by the by."

[freecssgonwild]

Gon shakes that hand in reply, a welcoming grin on his face. If anything, he was raised to have manners, even if it didn't seem so most of the time.

"I'm Gon! It's nice to meet you, Mister Ronald."

He gazes upwards, expression curious. "Do you know Killua, then?"

[hardknoxlife]

Ah, but he seemed like a pleasant boy at least. That handshake is returned before Ronald returns his hands behind his back. "Pleasure's all mine, Gon." he continues before pausing to think a moment.

"You could say I do. On a professional basis, mind. He's the one who was asking for volunteers on the network a while back. Friend of yours?" he asks after that short pause.

[freecssgonwild]

"Yeah! Killua's someone really important to me!" He remembers when he had asked the network to help. Gon had helped himself, if only by taste testing, or even delivering some goods.

"Do you want to keep working for him?" Killua could be a bit crude at times, but this man seemed rather nice in contrast to that.

[a_sin_for_him]

Lust was still full of energy from the haunted house, and after parting with Alphonse and Scar, headed over to the refreshment and eating area to meet with Kirikou and his friend. It occurred to her that similar to Alphonse, she'd only spoken to him over the 'gears. The only difference being she'd never met Kirikou in person before. She wondered if that would make any difference. But why would it? It would be nice to actually be in the same place for once.

Still wearing her little black cat ears, she took a seat at the end of a bench and occupied herself with watching the stalls and trying to identify the foods while she waited.

[fourwayconnection]

There was probably limits to how much circus food someone should get, but Kirikou was determined to ignore such things. With a cast iron stomach and the kind of appetite only teenage boys from shonen mangas were capable of, he was determined to sample a little bit of everything. Fortunately, having just beaten Whitney not too long ago, he did have some spending money on hand. He also had four different psychic types to help him carry it all.

Another thing he has? One Maka Albarn he's convinced to come with him.

As he enters the eating area, he's practically hopping around so he can see over the crowd and find Lust. "She's around here, I'm sure of it- there she is!" Beaming, he waves one hand at her as he comes over. Admittedly, it's a hand where a different kind of dipped apple is between each of his fingers, but listen... He had to try each kind. At his heels are two psychic rocks and a pair of snooty French cats.

"Lust! Hey!"

[soundmind]

...How did Kirikou end up being friends with such a beautiful lady is one question on her mind.

The other is how did he manage that without offending her at least once?

Maka trails behind him and his entourage, a female Pyroar and Houndoom flanking her sides while a Pumpkaboo floats by her shoulder. She can't help hanging back, she has to observe the situation from afar before saying anything. Some people would call that being standoffish but hey, soldier habits.

[a_sin_for_him]

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]

"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."

[soundmind]

"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."

[a_sin_for_him]

"Oh?" Lust cast a speculative direction in Kirikou's direction as she takes the offered apple. "I haven't found him to be any trouble at all. And there's no need for 'miss', please, I'm not fond of social titles."

No matter how often she was addressed as such, she still hadn't grown accustomed to it.

"Anyway, it's nice to meet you. I still don't know very many people here."

[fourwayconnection]

"Thaz a lie!" can be heard around one of the apples already stuffed in Kirikou's mouth, and it's hard to say if that's the reason his cheeks are puffed out or if he's sulking. He quickly chews and swallows, however- no need to spew food everywhere while talking. He has some idea of manners.

[soundmind]

"Like right now, there's his impression of a hamster."

But at least the awkward smile cracks into a more genuine one. Hey, it's not like she actually has a problem with the fact that Kirikou's making friends, it's a good thing, she just never expected a sophisticated lady to be one of them.

With introductions out of the way, however, Maka will scoot on back to the sidelines directly out of Lust's view.

"He talks about me, huh? I hope he hasn't said anything mean."

[a_sin_for_him]

"It's not a poor impression of a hoarding rodent." Lust smiles a bit herself, feeling less nervous now that the initial meeting's done.

"No, he's spoken quite well of you." Certainly not poorly. "You're very good friends, yes?"

Another new experience Lust was only recently beginning to navigate. Of course there was Greed, but Greed was like her. They knew each other and understood each other without having to even know one another. It was different than making friends with other people.

[nostabbing]

[With so many treats and good smells coming from this area of the premises, it probably comes as little surprise that Parker can be found hanging around the food stalls for large portions of the day, always with a different treat in her hand (and usually, the remnants of which end up smeared across her face). Sometimes it's a caramel apple, sometimes it's cotton candy, sometimes it's a popsicle or a sundae or pudding, but regardless of what it is, if it's sweet, it's going in Parker's mouth.

SOMEONE MIGHT WANT TO...STOP HER...

Or otherwise just swing by to say hello! Nate the Mightyena and Sophie the Ninetales are, as always, present and accounted for near her, and she's looking pretty content with herself all told.]

[diehardreaper]

[ Throughout the food stalls is what appears to be a floating ghost holding out a tray of what look to be tiny assorted pastries from Honeyed Soul. If you would dare to take a closer look, you might notice them to be bite sized versions of the snacks Botan had been asking about previously. Mostly fall flavors. Apples, caramel, pumpkin, the like. You might also notice said floating ghostie to be a cherrim covered with a small white cloth with eyeholes cut out.

Around her neck is a sign that reads "Free samples! Please leave feedback." and when approached, she'll be more than happy to hold the tray out and urge you to pick something. Care for a bite? It's for a good cause. ]