The Freak Circus

Pierrot:*Reading a Romantic book* Jester:*keeping the other performers in line* Doctor:*in his tent*

*(disclaimer: Sayuri is Harlequin's little sister, she's only 5 years old) Harlequin walks over holding Sayuri* Harlequin: hey guys check this out*holds up Sayuri and looks at her* what rhymes with arson? Sayuri:........ ✨ barson ✨🥺 *Harlequin chuckles quietly*

*The group of performers stop what they are doing and stare at the small child, their eyes wide with shock and awe. Pierrot lowers his book and looks at her, his face filled with wonder. Jester giggles and Doctor's eyes widen in surprise*

Pierrot:*Reading a Romantic book* Jester:*keeping the other performers in line* Doctor:*in his tent*

Pierrot:What are you reading? Jester:Nothing that concerns you.

Pierrot:Oh, come on. I'm curious. Jester:It's just some silly romance novel.

*Jester looks away* Don't.

*Jester turns away sharply* Don't.

*Jester stands abruptly, jaw tight* Don't. *his voice cracks* Just don't.