forum Circus or Prison? {Closed}

Started April 24, 2019 by @PrettyLittlePyro

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Thank God I didn't miss my cue. Eli thought before running out into the ring. The room darkened a bit, causing some people in the audience to gasp quietly. He waited for a few seconds until there was an almost uncomfortable silence before he created a circle of fire around him, causing some more audible gasps. Then he reached for the two batons he carried around and he lit the ends of them on fire. He juggled the batons for a few seconds, twirling them around and even daring to throw them close to the audience. Finally, he snuffed out all the fire, sending the room into darkness for a few more seconds. It was a simple performance, but Eli didn't have enough energy for anything more.

Zoey turned to watch him out from behind the curtain. The spotlight was off her now, she was done performing. She could relax until the next performance, probably again tomorrow night. She stepped back, returning to the shadows and jumping up to sit on one of the large crates which contained props, costumes, and other assorted helpful things.

Aza waited for her cue, hovering like a shadow in the corner, black cloak still drawn up over her face. Her violet eyes still glinted dangerously.

Asher showed one of the pages of his sketch book to Aza.
Calm down and do your best. I’m cheering you on!! was written in an organized handwriting. Asher smiled behind his mask as he held up the sketch book.

Zoey glanced over at the cloaked figure. Good luck. She mouthed silently, giving her a hesitant smile.

Aza gave them both a nod and pushed her hood back, wincing as the light made contact with her skin. Her pale lavender hair tumbled around her shoulders.

Tempest glanced at the kids. "Well, you guys are like me. I want to help you."
Bay glanced at her, one eyebrow raised. She ignored him, though.

Aquarius turned in his seat to make a remark about the performers to his sister… and stopped. She was gone. So was Bay. Panicking slightly, he nudged Ford awake. "Where are the others?" He asked.

Asher raised a brow.
“Help? How? Exactly?” He asked Tempest quietly enough that the Ringmaster won’t hear him.

Tempest shrugged. "I have a few tricks up my sleeve."

Asher sighed slightly.
“Okay, Madam Interviewer” he friendly said.

Tempest rolled her eyes, which glowed brightly beneath the sunglasses. "Can you all meet me tonight?"

Aza shifted in the corner and tugged on her pale hair, her skin stinging.

“Where?” Asher asked and held his suitcase right beside him.

She considered for a moment. "You know that big tree outside? The one that is a mix of like 20 different types? If you could, that'd be great."

“Right, thank you for offering help ma’am” Asher smiled behind his mask, looking up at her.

"How do we know that you can be trusted?" Sky was hesitant to jump to conclusions, especially when a stranger says they can help when they might not know the problem at hand.

Tempest smiled at her. "You don't." With that, she walked away again.

Aza cocked her head, watching as Tempest walked away. She was pretty sure Asher could be trusted but she kept her mouth shut.

Asher glanced at Tempest then at Skylar.
“It might be worth the risk. Plus, it can’t be as bad as having him in control” he whispered, gesturing at the Ringmaster.

Tempest walked over to her brother, and they started back to their seats.

Aza silently agreed with Asher, listening carefully to their conversation.