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Pheeeeeeeeeew.

Now that she thought about it, perhaps it hadn't been the best decision to go waltzing out like that. Still, she didn't want to risk using more illusions especially since they might need them later, and she especially didn't want to take chances with how easily and quickly the members of the Pride could run off and vanish just like that. Luckily they didn't get into any trouble, and though the tall mechanical men seemed a bit suspicious they weren't about to get kicked out.

"What the fuck were you doing?!"

THUMP

"Eeeeeeee-"

Aria clutched her head where it had been slammed into Lucy's. She looked through her lowered bangs at Moira, wincing at the angry woman. She and the summoner were shoved to the ground and onto their knees before they could react as Moira seethed at them and they both stammered out hasty apologies in fear of more wrath and painful repercussions.

They were yanked back to their feet as Moira started to gruffly explain that they were merely looking for Eric- Not like they could have said what they were really doing. Luckily the guard was convinced and soon left, leaving a much more relaxed atmosphere behind until another hard whack was given to her and Lucien's heads.

"I already said I was sorry-" Aria whimpered as Moira started to shout again, this time about where Xan and Lulu had gone. "I'm not going to be much use with a concussion you know-"

Luckily and rather surprisingly everyone had managed to gather finally, and yet before Estelle and the rest who had met Crispin could explain what had taken place the announcement broadcasted over the speakers scattered around the fair. They looked around in surprise- They needed more time to plan this out!

"Yes, we'll need to make sure everyone gets out safely while remaining calm. If they stampede and panic, it's not going to end well." She added her bit in quickly, Perhaps we could have Lulu help with broadcasting sound and direct people to exits and calm them down? But then Crispin also mentioned that we might possibly need to fight while the performers flee. Should we go retrieve the things we hid outside? Now the show's started perhaps there would be less security, but then they'd have to sneak back in as well."

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Yep, later today. I think I mentioned that Wednesdays were difficult for me, but Thursdays are coolio.

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Sorry that took so long, I got distracted by my readings for tomorrow (primary documents on the French revolution yey) And then my roomie and I had numerous dance breaks and karaoke songs including Sound of Music, Wicked, Katy Perry, West Side Story, Hairspray, Celine Dion etc etc OTL

Also since tomorrow's Wednesday I probably won't end up posting. Sorry > 3<

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"Now, I don't think most of the others around here who are stuck like me are fighters. These performers... they're too strong for any one person to take on. Have you seen Abram? He can choke you to death with his fingers. And Bella? Her stare is like a knife to the chest already. I wouldn't dare trying to start something up by myself."

Aria didn't quite think that she needed to verbally confirm with the others that there was something wrong with the circus anymore. From what Crispin had told them employees were under strict guard and weren't allowed to leave, and a large majority of performers were in the same circumstances he was in. There was no clue about the missing people to be found, however, which was frustrating since that was what they came for. Still, the circus did seem to be in a situation that they couldn't afford to ignore.

What did worry her was that this would be an unofficial quest that wasn't Guild approved, which could serve for trouble if they did end up causing extensive damage and the circus ended up unrelated the the missing peoples case. She heaved a amused sigh- too late now to back down. She did hate to turn down requests for help like this.

They were promptly shoved out of the tent, with Crispin's voice fading behind them. Before they could start to discuss their last plans, two tall and mechanical looking figures strode out, stopping the group in their tracks. Gods, they looked really creepy- and yet they were so cool.

Obviously someone else had the same idea, racing after the figures and for a lack of better words, promptly gushed all over the figures.

Was that Syed?

Aria blinked, staring at the mage who had popped out of nowhere. Well, at least that means Moira was nearby so they had found two members already.

They trotted up to him, deciding that since Syed had already caught the attention of the weird costumed people there wouldn't be much point in trying to run. If they were dangerous it would hardly be nice to leave Syed, and if not then meh.

"Hey Syed! Something came up so we're regrouping earlier than we had decided!" She gave the man a smile, not wanting to be too specific in front of circus members. "Do you know where everyone else is?"

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Breeze sighed at the soldier, pouting up at the man while picking up the basket on the ground. "I can't believe you were going to eat something without knowing where it came from. Again." She bumped him gently with the basket, not noticing the figure approaching them two until a hand landed on her shoulder.

"Woah, Lieutenant! And how are you today?"

The humans quickly arrived, trailing after Japhet and looking around with eyes sparkling, no doubt at the things they've seen and the wonder of their city. She didn't blame them- the City of Cogs was a lovely place full of things that didn't exist in the kingdom, even if they were lacking in fancy rich people parties. The humans looked quite normal, surprisingly so after all the stories she's heard. They didn't look like they had razor teeth, nor acidic saliva, as she noted from the lack sizzling coming from Est's gun. Still, even without all that they seemed nice enough, one actually agreed to humour Est's weird request.

Looking closer, they were a very diverse group of humans. They were mostly kids with one older man with a funky looking beard and cap. She was rather surprised to see a human with lovely bright pink hair- was that natural? Humans really were interesting after all. And that girl was so pale! Gosh, what a cute bunch. She much preferred real humans over the rather terrifying image the rumors had painted.

"You should all come paintballing with us, it'll be so fun!" She threw her arms in the air, gesturing. "Hoverboarding you can do whenever, so come and shoot things instead!" It had been quite a while since she's gone to the range- hopefully she'd be on Est's team last time. It was rather impressive how different Est got when he was shooting at things- The cute fluffy baby really got intense when he had a gun in his hand and she didn't quite want to be on the receiving end of his shots this time round.

Right, right, introductions. Those were important.

"I'm Breeze, merchant extraordinaire!" She gave a happy salute, before winking. "If there's anything that you may need, I'd be more than happy to supply you with it for a nice discount since you're out guests." She crossed her arms and nodded with a bright grin. "Cogs and gears, everyday supplies," her grin widened at the black haired guy and the albino girl. How cute. "gifts for your girlfriend/boyfriend/bae, I've got everything so come talk to me okay? okay!"

She quickly sidled up to the humans who haven't decided on a group yet. "You're coming with us, right? It'll be so fun! I could even give you a little tour of the city and it's sights as we head over," she clasped her hands, eyes wide and pleading. "Pleaaaaase?"

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Aria could swear her heart skipped a beat when Estelle shrieked and fell, having slammed into the man- the partner of the girl who they had bumped into jut earlier. He looked noticeably confused, glancing around the hall and obviously not being able to see their little group. She gave a small sigh- She had nearly dropped the illusion for a second out of surprise, and it was getting very tiring to hold it up.

They managed to sneak past the blond man, before Crispin grabbed onto Estelle and Aria's arms and pulled them down the hallways with Trixie and Lucien hanging onto Estelle's side.

"You guys were the ones at Los Paraisos, weren'tcha?"

Wait, Los Paraisos? So they had seen him before! With a sudden burst of recognition, Aria stared at the grey haired man in surprise. Wasn't he the one in the restaurant they went to? The one with the screaming and very angry chef whose restaurant burned down? She was quite certain he had been their waiter that night. How did he end up in a circus here? Though curious, she suppressed the urge to ask. Perhaps when they were in the clear.

She didn't quite expect the scene when Crispin checked behind a set of curtains for the exit, however- what that woman having a tea party? Each to their own, yes, but... Something about the whole scene was just kind of weird to her. Maybe the circus really was as bonkers as the guy had said it was. They quickly shut the curtain on this room, before heading down the hall again.

"Are you sure you know where you're going?"

Aria couldn't help but pipe up quietly after a minute. They had opened quite a few curtains by now, and none of them had been the exit so far.

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Aria stared wide-eyed as the giant of a man swept the blonde woman into his arms into a crushing hug. She was quite thankful of the guy's entrance- she wasn't sure she could've thought up a convincing enough lie to fool the woman. In the back of her mind she also wondered whether Moira had met this man yet- he was totally the Berserker's type, wasn't he?

"That'll be it, we'll all be going now, thank youuuu and see you guys in a bit!"

Somehow they had managed to convince the two circus performers to let them through without having to use too much effort- perhaps Estelle had been too quick to slap the guy silly? He had been mighty suspicious though. What did he mean by "join the circus" anyways?

A chorus of voices roused up in the tent, shouting incoherently. Had they lost something or someone? She didn't quite think they would cause quite a commotion for this strange guy.

[i]"-this place is bonkers and you should bust your butts out of here as fast as you can before you get holed up like me."

Wait, bonkers? Could he have information they were seeking? She tried to ask what he meant, but he only shushed them and pushed them in the direction of another set of curtains. Aria frowned determinedly, not willing to let their only clue slip by.

"Oh no you don't. You're coming with us."

With a quick glance around to make sure nobody was watching, she cloaked them three within an illusion to hide them from sight before yanking Crispin with them into the curtains only to see Trixie and Lucien looking unsure whether to flee or fight and even more confused when the curtains seem to have been opened by nothing. She quickly threw the illusion over them as well, quickly but silently moving the way towards the exit the way Crispin had motioned them. The clown disguise she had dropped for now, not seeing the need to keep up the other one any longer and also not wanting an excuse for Lucien and Trixie to tease her or Estelle like they probably would. If they didn't know that the clowns earlier were here and Estelle, she wasn't going to tell them.

"We're leaving for now. This guy might now something," She gripped the firebreather's arm tighter, pulling him along. "So we're going to talk outside, where we won't be so conspicuous."

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*coughakicough*

But yeah I can't do Wednesdays >< Other days should mostly be fine with occasional nopes though I'll do my best to anticipate those before hand /o/

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We'll definitely wait for your schedule to free up, Michi! Hope your schoolwork goes smoothly and you can come back soon c:

Hehehehe I know who be coming muheuehehehe

Also don't think I can post today again, gotta head off to sleep cus I can never seem to wake up in time for class ; ; *keeps waking up 10 min before class starts but still manages to not be late wow* Tomorrow's Friday though so def a post then > < Sorry for being so inconsistent aaah

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desu (though I might not be able to post today or tomorrow but I'll try my best > <) *homework today, first fencing practice tomorrow*