Caius was bored. After spending his life at sea before coming here, he had always found a way to keep himself entertained. It was hard for him to be bored. But doing the same thing day in and day out was starting to wear on him. He couldn't imagine how Diedra felt, the woman was the only performer who had been here longer than him, by about two hundred years. It was interesting to think about the fact that they wouldn't have even met if not for the circus. That was one of the few good things that came from this cruel fate, the people. Caius and Diedra were often called the parents of the circus by the other performers. Diedra had her motherly nature. And Caius his fatherly wisdom.
Caius had several more customers before somebody interesting finally showed up. It was Diedra herself. The fortune teller gave her a nod of greeting and watched silently as the woman took a seat on the floor. Her garb fit in with the theme of his tent, and he knew even before she said anything what she was here for. "Of course I don't mind. You're welcome here whenever and as long as you need." They may get in trouble with Madame Sombre, or Tanner, but that was only if either of them came around while Diedra was in here. But Caius wasn't afraid to them. Besides, what could they do? Not let him perform? He would welcome that change openly.
Another customer came in and Caius welcomed her the same way he did all his customers. "Who's that?" She asked when he only introduced himself. "That is my assistant." He said, the lie flowing easily as if he had used if before. Which he had. "The future is a fickle thing, she is here to make sure nothing goes wrong. Don't worry, its harmless to you. The only danger is to myself." She seemed a little nervous, but decided to get her fortune anyway.
When she left, Caius turned to address Diedra. "You know, you're a terrible assistant." He said, his tone light and teasing. "Why did I hire you again?" Before she could have the chance to answer, Caius continued. "Ah yes, that's right. I have a bottle of spiced rum in that trunk in the shadows." Caius pointed to said trunk. "I can't possibly drink it all and stay sober enough to tell fortunes. Perhaps you would like to join me?" Now that would get them into trouble if Madame Sombre or Tanner saw. But again, Caius didn't care.