Because what is enabling.

[roguelike]

Mun, ya rascal. Had a feeling you'd be back to give us another try! Always thought it was a matter of time and here you are. I'm willing to give it a bit of effort if you are. First journal you had was a bit too posh for my tastes but this, I think this one suits us just fine. Course, we've to make do with what he have, eh? So here's to renewed relations and-- hm?

[ There's a confused look though. ]

No, fairly certain that if I had a brother, I'd remember him. Do I remind you of someone then? What d'you mean I should ask Suit?

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[nopixiedust]

The uptight freakish newcomer? I can't imagine how he'd know anyone like you with how dull he is.

[What do you mean no talking shit about fellow circus members? Wendy never got this memo.]

[pipers_son]

Well ain't there a sight for sore eyes! Glad ta see ya about, Dagger~.

Don't suppose yer mun plans on takin' ya anywhere, eh? They can be finicky like that.

[roguelike]

[ There is a small "Oi!" of indignity but alas, that protest lies beyond the fourth wall. ]

Buggered if I know. The way I see it Suit might know someone. It's prolly the only reason he hasn't gone absolutely barmy yet.

[roguelike]

Wotcher, Joker!

[ And have a raised hand at that. ]

Prolly not at the moment, no. Says he's got some obligations that need tending to, he has. Has nary the time to send another off.

[nopixiedust]

I guess even accountants or whatever he used to be have to know some interesting people. At least it would explain why he's at least a little skilled.

[pipers_son]

Ah well, that's the way a the world, innit? Least it's good ta see ya again. Haven't seen most of ya for a good while now back where I am so even a few moments chatter's good enough for me!

[roguelike]

D'you figure whoever my mun's harping on about had a hand in it?

[ Faaaaaar from the truth, newbie. ]

Heh, if that's the case, I'd like to meet the blighter myself. Ask him if Suit's really that much of a tightwad and why he hasn't done anything to help bring the poor man out of his shell.

[ Trust me, newbie. He's trying. It's slow going. ]

[roguelike]

That it is! Heard you were doing good for yourself wherever your mun's sent you, given the circumstances.

[nopixiedust]

It's probably too much work. From what I can tell, you would need something really strong to get him to even smile.

[roguelike]

...d'you think a pint or twelve would do the trick?

[ Dagger no. ]

[nopixiedust]

[Dagger yes]

Getting him to drink it would be the hard part.

[pipers_son]

Heh, y'know me! Can't keep still for too long. Besides, the amount a folks who'd never heard of a circus before? I wouldn't be able ta rest easy at night if I didn't do somethin' about that.

[roguelike]

Could just slip it to him along with his share of breakfast. Less he knows, the more likely he's bound to take it.

[ And a bit of a laugh. ]

'Course, Joker'll prolly be wonderin' who let him perform while he was bladdered off his arse though.

[roguelike]

S'that right? Folks who've never heard of a circus... will wonders never cease?

[ Because that's just unheard of man. ]

Well, you're doing them a blessing! Give 'em a good show in my stead, will you?

[nopixiedust]

We'll just dunk him in some water before the show starts! That should sober him up quick enough.

I'll get Peter to help. It'll turn out fine, trust me.

[Team Trapeze Terrors is on the job. This won't end horribly at all.]

[pipers_son]

Hey now! When have I ever given a bad one?

[tamerofbeasts]

Why would Suit know about something like that?

[roguelike]

I'll leave you and Peter to it!

[ And a grin. ]

Just make sure you let me know what happens afterward, eh?

[roguelike]

Never! Wager you never did.

[ And have a cheeky grin. ]

Course, you're prolly having a bit of a time trying to find a better knife throwing act I'd wager.

[roguelike]

M'not really sure. He's been harping about it since the first day I was around.

But don't worry about it on my account. I'm sure he's just spouting nonsense!

[tamerofbeasts]

And what if he isn't? It'd be strange if there were two of you. (What happened to "hi", Beast?) Oh and it's…

Nice to see you.

[roguelike]

At least there'd be two of us to keep an eye on you. You'd never have to worry about anything or lift another finger ever again.

[ internal screeing she said it was nice to see him she wanted to see him this is the greatest day ever ]

Feeling's mutual all the same! My day's brighter for hearin' it.

[tamerofbeasts]

I don't need to be - ! (Temper, temper.) I'm fine by myself. (Okay, no, she's lonely and so damn guilty.) You should set your sights on someone else.

[roguelike]

Just because you don't need to be doesn't mean you shouldn't and I'd like to be the lucky lad to handle that. Lass like yourself really shouldn't be alone, if you ask me.

[ a pause though and a bit of a curious look. ]

Cor now, don't think I'd ever find anyone I'd like more to be perfectly honest. Kind of like it that way, really.

[tamerofbeasts]

Dagger, I don't deserve it. I did something. Joker shouldn't even let me be in the troupe anymore. ( Her home; her family - everything is drifting away from her. ) He caught me when I was depressed. I didn't even have time to think about it.

[butler_aesthetic]

Hello Mr. Dagger.

My mundane would like you to know that should you find yourself homeless, the dressing room will always welcome you and any of your folk.

[His mun is also now shamelessly plugging the new rebooted dressing room, if you hadn't noticed]

[pipers_son]

It's a challenge, that's for sure! [Sigh!] I ain't even half as good as yerself.

[nopixiedust]

I'll think about it~.

[By which she means of course she will.]

[roguelike]

If you were I'd be out of job, now wouldn't I?

[ He's just teasing, broski. ]

[roguelike]

What-- what, no. No, don't talk about things like that, sweetheart. S'not right. S'not...

[ !! ]

Did someone hurt you then? Who was it? Point me in the right direction and he'll wish he was never born!

[roguelike]

Black! Fancy seeing you here, mate!

[ Plugging is good! Plugging is always good. ]

Joker's mun let us know about the place. He'll prolly bring us 'round once he gets off his arse and decides to stop faffing about, the slacker.

[butler_aesthetic]

Indeed, you are a sight for sore eyes.

[Last he knew of you, you were supposed to be... well...]

Wonderful, Smile and I will anticipate your arrival.

[Plugging, plugging, plugging~]

[pipers_son]

Knowin' you, are ya sure ya wouldn't just find somethin' else ta do so long as ya could stay by our dear sister?

[Joker teases back, poking at him.]

[tamerofbeasts]

I'm just telling the truth. ( It's strange for her voice to be so hushed. Something has broken her. ) No! I don't want him to hurt you!