"Ladies and Gentlemen...we respectfully request your attention..."
Within seconds of the calm, clearly accented voice projected across the carnival, the tremors soon faded. If one were paying extra attention, a certain shimmer could be perceived across the busier section of the carnival, though the quieter areas continued as before.
"Please do not be alarmed, all issues are being dealt with immediately. Please remember that as this place is meant to provide a dreamlike experience, you are in no danger at this time."
"We have a report of certain technical difficulties in the outskirts at the moment. However, we are already fully equipped to deal with such problems and invite you to remain in the central hub until they have been resolved. In the meantime, please think of it as no more than a slight jolt in this fantasy. Please stay out of the side sectors for the time being, and should any real trouble arise, you shall be notified and safely escorted by our personnel."
"Tante Grazie, for your cooperation. We hope that you will continue to enjoy your time in this wonderland of ours."
Waving his staff a final time to stop the voice projection and secure control over the central carnival sectors, the male behind the voice sighed. It had been a while since he'd had to do this, and he had hoped that it would be much, much longer. It had been hard enough wiping away the events the last time, and of course a large chunk of the staff probably still remembered, even if the visitors didn't.
As he exited his chamber, he ignored the staff members who parted in front of him, giving him a wide berth the moment they saw his scowl.
It was time to go find what idiot had activated it this time and make sure they never did so again.
Lucifer didn't stop running until he had made it to one of the normally quiet sectors of the carnival. Admittedly, he had been experiencing a certain sense of unease around here lately, but he didn't think it would escalate so soon. The boy's little visits had never been particularly harmful before, and as long as there wasn't a surge in energies that it could perceive...
Before he could continue on the train of thought, the catlike man found himself facing the source of the disturbances. Exactly as he had feared, the courtyard was exhibiting quite an irregularity. Seeing the mist thickening quickly, he made a few quick motions and summoned a small "fairy light" that followed above his head before heading in.
"Hello? Is anyone there? Please say something if you can!"
@Song Book"I'm sorry!" The brunette opened one eye as he looked back up at the man who seemed to be eyeing him with concern. One hand remained at his own scalp as he attempted to fix his glasses with the other, taking a deep breath and seeming to be listening for a second before continuing with a half-hearted smile.
"Mi scusa, we'll have to continue this later. My nephew...I mean, I have some business to take care of. In the meantime..."The twin-tailed cat stopped again as the announcement sounded throughout the area, visibly gulping as he recognized the voice.
"A-ah...it might be best if you head to the center for now. There's a tent there where you can wait if you like, or maybe just visit the attractions around that area for now..." "A-anyway, I'll see you at the performance, I'm sure. A-a presto!" Quickly, the now-nervous brunette started running. He hadn't gotten a ton from what the link had provided, but it sounded like Lucifer was in trouble already. With the odd announcement as well, he was certain that whatever had happened was big. The master wouldn't have taken control like that if it wasn't necessary, after all.
