the freak circus

*The movie continues playing, but Pierrot keeps glancing over at you with puppy eyes while Harlequin sulks in his seat*

*notices pierrot looking* what? *sighs softly*

*Pierrot leans closer* Nothing... just... *looks away shyly*

*Harlequin grumbles under his breath and slumps into his chair, arms crossed* Harlequin: ...Fine. *The Jester snickers and turns up the movie volume* Jester: Finally! *Dr. Orlof adjusts his monocle, studying the three of you with quiet interest*

* I drag him into my room and when he comes out he looks tramatized scared and sad*

*After the door clicks shut, a heavy silence falls over the room. Pierrot visibly pales, his earlier relief completely gone. The other circus members exchange fearful glances. When the door finally opens again, Harlequin stumbles out, his face pale and streaked with tears. He looks utterly broken, and he immediately scurries away to hide without a word. Pierrot backs away from the door, his eyes wide with terror.*

* I redo my paper work*

*jaw tightens* Not again. *voice fierce* Never again.

*few years later*

*grays at temples now* Come here.

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Harlequin: what was that?

*Everyone screams* THE WALL! *Pierrot dodges as blade embeds deep* HE ALMOST KILLED HIM! *Blanket films the destroyed wall*