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Lio

"What if talking about your feelings doesn't fix anything? What if what you really need is to make the feelings go away?"

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a character in “The Circus”, as played by PatchworkHeart

Description

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Real Name:
Oliver Alexander Greene

Stage Name:
Lio

Age:
Twenty-Four

Role:
Sword Swallower

Sexuality:
Heterosexual





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Appearance:
Lio has unusual good looks, there's no doubt that he's attractive but in more of a boyish look, Lio's rather lanky and his skin tone is extremely pale.
The most prominent features of his would be Lio's large, emerald green eyes, which clash with his onyx hair which is left to it's own free ways because honestly, Lio can't be bothered to do anything.
His usual attire consists of plain t-shirts and skinny jeans, nothing special but it suits his general look.

Lio's performing costume includes a black bowler hat, with a white shirt, black trousers, braces and a red bow-tie (the brace and bow-tie weren't his idea, but they had to be added because apparently his look was too 'boring'). Although, this is just his usual costume, Lio has also worn themed outfit & such.




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Likes:
+The dark
+Small spaces
+Being Alone
+Thoughtfulness
+Watching the other acts
+The weird and wonderful
+Mythical/fantasy things
+Comet (his dog)

Dislikes:
-Being crowded
-Arrogant people
-Bright lights
-Smoke
-Normality
-Being bored

Fears:
~Hurting someone he loves (because of his disorder)

~The circus closing (Lio doesn't know what he'd do with his life)

~Losing control




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Personality:
Lio really is a reserved character, you'll usually find him on his own but not because he doesn't want nor have any friends but more because he doesn't want to hurt them,
You see, Lio is quite a bit neurotic, one minuet he's cheery and talkative but then if one little thing sets him off he either becomes angry or depressed, depending on the starter. In a case where it's anger he turns to, Lio knows - now - to remove himself from the group and take deep breaths - It's stupid, he hates how he gets like this but it's like he can't help himself and for that, he despises himself. Although, so far he has been able to control himself, he vows to never have an episode like he did before he joined the circus and if, by any chance, it happened to close, Lio doesn't know what he would do with his life - Any normal job would never take him on, he's too, what was it they said? Oh yes, psycho.

However, if you do happen to catch Lio on one of his good days (or one of his good days before he sets off and become depressed), he really is an amazing character.
The guy is possibly one of the kindest you will meet, he's considerate and thoughtful but also up for a laugh, although you'll find that this Lio doesn't seem to last long until one of the two others invade his fun.
Lio has never physically hurt anyone, nor does he plan to, that's not the kind of anger he feels, Lio has more rage at himself than he does at others and while being Bipolar was obviously the starting point, I don't believe you could blame it all on that; he just hates himself so much that he almost brings on this anger simply to 'punish' himself, so to speak.

He seems fairly mature and knows what she wants, once she has picked a side, he is known to dig into a position and defend it loyally. Although, like a stated earlier, Lio is a big joker when he's in a good mood and can usually get a crowd laughing instantly.




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History:
Born Oliver Alexander Greene, Lio was a Fall baby (29th October) and Rachael (his mother) was the only one there, there was no grinning grandparents, ready to spoil him rotten, nor father, unable to wait to hold his new born son - No, it was simply his mother, Lio and the medical staff held up in a dingy hospital room. You see, Rachael had no idea who the father was, he was simply a one night stand and Lio was never supposed to happen. There was no grandparents because Rachael's mother had died giving birth to her and her father only three years later, leaving Rachael an orphan at only three years of age.

Growing up, Lio never was the boldest child, he would sit in the back of the class reading or drawing silently, although, that's not to say he wasn't intelligent. In fact, Lio was the top of his class and never went below a B where academics were concerned, Lio also didn't fair too badly in drama, he always knew how to put on an act - maybe that is one of the things that contributed to Lio joining the circus - but it was in physical education that he failed, Lio seemed to lack the upper body strength most of the other boys had and so was picked on often for it.

The night his life changed, Lio had gone to The Circus with his Mother and sister (Eliza), while he was only ten at the time, Lio can still remember all the spectacular performances so clearly. His favourite was the sword swallower, the act terrified yet compelled Lio and he couldn't help wishing he could do something so fantastic, and so, he begged and begged his mother to get him lessons but of course it was 'too dangerous' and 'you could get yourself killed'; while this is true, Lio couldn't help but chase his dream regardless. Lio searched everywhere for someone who would teach him, and after long months of sprawling over the phone books and local newspaper ads, Lio found nothing.
Disheartened and saddened by this, Lio quit his search and focused more on his school work, there was no way Lio was going to let his grades drop over this.

It wasn't until four years later, when Lio had almost managed to push the memory of The Circus from his mind, that they returned. It wasn't the same, no, but nevertheless it was magnificent. Again, he went with his mother and sister, but this time Rachael's new boyfriend tagged along - Lio had never liked him, but he was still too young and naive to think that Derek could be the one giving his mother these bruises, the boy simply thought there was something off with Derek.

Once more Lio marvelled at the sword swallowers ability, once more he longed to learn the man's ways and so, while his family slept, Lio crept out, determined to make the man spill his secrets. Of course, he had not anticipated how many caravans there would be, they all were painted, luckily, in the form of their talent. The lion tamer's caravan had golden lions and jumping hoops painted delicately on, while the show girls had feathered and gems. Quickly Lio found the one encased in a all manors of swords, surrounded by silver and gold swirls. Yet another thing that amazed Lio and he vowed to have a caravan just like it when he became a sword swallower.

Luckily, the sword swallower (or, who Lio learned to be called, well, Leo) was still awake, reading quietly in bed before he heard the teenager knock on his door.
As they spoke, Leo (not Lio, Leo) could see the boy's passion, but told him that sword swallowing wasn't something he could learn over night.
So, Lio begged the man to let him travel and be his apprentice; after hours of pleading not just Leo but all the other acts and the ringmaster.




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Theme Song(s):

Misguided Ghosts ~ Paramore

Sorry ~ Buckcherry [the lyrics of this song convey Lio's personality perfectly]

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams ~ Green Day

Other:

~Lio is, in fact, not a Leo but a Virgo (born October 29th)

~He has a dog named Comet

So begins...

Lio's Story

Characters Present

Character Portrait: Jennie Character Portrait: Amelia "Florence" Luna Greyhe Character Portrait: Damia Astre Character Portrait: Lyfe Character Portrait: Moses "Ghost" Hannibal Grant Character Portrait: Axel
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Shiloh stood up from her crisscrossed position on the floor in her tent. Everyone in the circus had their own tent where they called home. Carnies slept, dressed, and basically did everything normal people would do in there tents. They even have this strict rule that carnies cannot enter other carnies rooms without being told they may enter. This rule is so strict for the fact that tents don't lock and don't have doors to knock on. Sure, they had trailers. But the trailers were used for the show girls to do their makeup and hair. Shiloh, being a clown, had to do her makeup herself in her tent. A mater of fact, everyone else, not counting the acrobat's who also use the trailers for makeup, had to do everything themselves.

Shiloh let out a sigh, not standing in the middle of her tent as she looked around. In one corner, she had a small sleeping spot. She didn't have a bed, but just a matric on the ground with an old heavy yet thin blanket and an old pillow. She didn't mind though, it was good enough for her and this is what happens in a low budget circus. When you join the circus, it's up to you to buy everything you need with the money you make. A lot of people even have to get a second job to pay for everything. Shiloh's one of those people. But, we'll get into that later. Looking around her room/tent some more, we have a clothes rack that holds just a few hangers to Shiloh's costume. She keeps the rest of her clothes in a suitcase on the ground next to it. On the other side of the tent, opposite her bed, is a mirror on a desk with all her stage makeup laid down on it. That's all she held in her little tent, thought, it wasn't so little as it was tall enough for Shiloh to stand up straight through most of it, but, on the other hand, Shlioh is a rather short girl.

Walking over to her rack, Shiloh carefully put on her clowns costume. She didn't have a normal clowns costume that you would think about when you hear clown. No, Shiloh's costume holds mostly black and white. A black suite a size big on her, a white dress shirt a size big on her, and an over-sized white bowtie. After she had this on, she went over to the mirror and did her hair first. Putting her bleached-blonde hair up into a Mohawk-like fashion. She then continues on to do her makeup. Being a clown, she's not suppose to show any of her actual skin color. So, she puts white face paint all over her face, ears, and neck, covering up all her normal pale skin color. She then takes her eye makeup after the paint is dried and darkens it around her eyes a bit. She continues with black face paint, going over where her eyebrows would be located. She finishes up her makeup by putting on bright red lipstick. Once that is finished, she puts on bright red gloves that fit her perfectly and bright red dress shoes a size big on her.

She looked at herself in the mirror and practiced her smile. Pinning it there, she headed out of her tent and to the front gateway into the circus. The gate way was large and a rusty red color. It had ribbons coming from the bottom of either side and going out to surround the circus. Once she got to the front gate, she picked up the flyers and waited as the new comers came in, handing each of them a flyer with a small settle smile pinned on her face.





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"Ba-da-da-da-da-da-ba-da-ba-da Ba-da-da-da-da-da-ba-da-ba-da ba-da-da-da ba-da-da-da ba-da-da ba-da-da ba-da-da-ba!" Ricket sing loudly in his tent to the music playing over the intercom. So what, it didn't have lyrics or any words what so ever, but he could still sing to it. Rickets tent was a mess. It had old alcohol bottles all over the place. He didn't even have a bed in there, just an old rotten recliner that he got when he joined the circus. That seems like such a long time ago. His tent was arranged in the same way Shiloh's was but with more of a messy way, and instead of having a stand with makeup he had his huge stilts with giant pants over them and giant shoes on the end. He got dressed in his outfit, putting on smaller versions of the shoes and pants on himself, then dragged them outside.

Being a stilt walker and having the tall stilts, he couldn't get them on himself. So, off he went to go find Shiloh, his little helper. He found her already greeting Wanna-Be's into the gate and gave a big smile. "Why, hello, youngens! I'm Ricket, that there's Shiloh!" He said loudly and excitedly then glanced at Shiloh, who didn't say a word. "She's a quiet clown, so she wont talk while in costume. But, out of costume she'll talk more, don't worry!" He said, his Irish accent coming out some as he said so. "Shiloh, give a mate a hand, will you?" He said, large smile still illumining his face. Shiloh nodded and went to help her fellow carny up onto his legs.

Once Ricket was up, he nodded down at her, tipping his hat to her slightly, then waved to the Wanna-Be's. "Come on, now. You don't want to be late to the big top, now do you?" He said and lead the way to the big top. Once there, he reached over and held the tent open as he waited for everyone to go inside before stepping in himself. All about the large tent was little groups of the carnies all talking among themselves. Some had the animals by them and some just had themselves. After a moment, Rocky came up and stood beside Ricket in his little matching doggy vest. He knew while he stood there that today was going to be a fun day as they offered there home to the Wanna-Be's to join.

Characters Present

Character Portrait: Damia Astre Character Portrait: Lyfe Character Portrait: Katrine 'Kat' Cohen Character Portrait: Alania "Risque" Silverkin Character Portrait: Lio
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Kat sat quietly, intent on making her ears exactly the same distance apart, after all - She did want to make a good impression on the wanna-be's. Quickly, she attached her clip-on tail before adding a dash of red to her lips and slipped on her ballet pumps.
All the while humming to herself the Swedish nursery rhyme her mother used to sing her. Kat hated that the strong Swedish accent she once had was fading, although, it did make it easier for people to understand and anyway, it wasn't like it had completely gone, you could still hear the sweet accent every time Kat spoke.

Deciding it was about time she got to the Big Top, Kat hurried along the small path which let her right to the tent.
Once she entered, Kat immediately noticed the new kids, grinning, Kat walked over to greet them; just catching the end of Risque's speech. Frowning Kat shakes her head, how like Risque to, almost, threaten the wanna-be's on their first day of arrival.
Using the customary Swedish greeting, Kat returned her smile to her face, "Hej alla," She said, and then repeats it in English, "Hello everyone, I am Kat the only contortionist, but if any of you are thinking of joining me - Go ahead! I've always wanted to be in a double act." Kat exclaims, and then notices something's missing.
"Oh where is he now," Kat sighs, "Nisse!"
And with a single call, a small, flat-faced cat comes bounding in, straight into Kat's arms.

Grinning at the wanna-be's once more, Kat walks over to the original carnie's and, yet again, notices someone else is missing.
Rolling her eyes, she quickly says to Lyfe "I'm just going to be a minuet." (because it's very rude to just leave in the middle of greeting guests), and walks out of the Big Top.

Walking quickly to where she knew Lio would be, under the exact same tree Kat had woken up on - You see, he didn't like to leave her there on her own because, if she fell off she'd get injured and he wanted to be there to help. Of course, Kat never has and never will, there's a reason she's called Kat, but anyway, Lio doesn't like her being there on her own and so he usually gets a book and reads until the sun rises, then he eats, gets changed and performs - The same cycle everyday, with a few mood swings thrown in there.

"Lio," She growls, her voice not quite as soft anymore, "what do you think you're doing? We have guests!"
But Lio simply looks up to her and shrugs "Reading." is his only response to which Kat frowns and grabs his book.
"Not anymore you're not," Kat purrs, grinning at his frown, "look, just be sociable, even if it is just for a minuet before you go of being all grumpy again, besides you have to introduce yourself."






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Lio had been quietly reading; everything was so peaceful but of course, little Kat just had to come over and spoil his serenity.
"look, just be sociable, even if it is just for a minuet before you go of being all grumpy again, besides you have to introduce yourself." Kat says, her voice regaining the friendliness it momentarily lost.

Sighing, Lio rolls his eyes before standing up, "just let me get dressed then," he tells her, walking over to his tent, Lio quickly changes into his common outfit, sighing as he put on the braces and bow tie, honestly it was ridiculous, why they had made him add these things he will never know.

Lio then looks at his appearance in the mirror, his constantly messy hair was, like always, extremely messy and there was nothing he could do about his deathly pale skin - However, Lio's large, emerald eyes still held a small spark, the spark of Oliver, the child who could have only dreamed of this to happen, only in his dreams would this ever come true and yet, somehow he had managed, the only thing missing was Oliver, the child Lio had known so well seems to disappear with every year.

Exiting the place he had made his home, Lio remembers to call for Comet before walking to the Big Top with Kat, her grinning and him, well, him being him.
As they entered the huge tent, Lio noticed a few knew faces, ah, so these must be the wanna-be's.
Walking, well, being shoved by Kat over to them, Lio smiles a little and greets them, "uh, Hi - I'm Lio the sword swallower an-" only to have Kat chime in with: "The only sword swallower, impressive, huh?" and with a wink walks off.

Rolling his eyes at Kat's back, Lio turns again to the new additions and nods, "yeah, I guess I'm the only one," he shrugs before saying, "well, that's me - I best go see how everyone else is doing."
And with that, Lio walks over to the original acts, standing next to Kat as she talks away about something or another - It was difficult to follow what she said sometimes, when Kat got really passionate, that faint accent would come back with a vengeance and make it almost impossible to understand the girl, so Lio just stood there quietly, nodding every so often and looking around the room.
He noticed Damia with Ricket & Shiloh; Florence was with Jennie & Axel; as usual, Lyfe was standing with his right-hand man Ghost.
Lio only wished he was in a better mood today, then he might go and join one of the groups, might even feel confident enough to talk to Damia. But for now, he was fine just half-listening to Kat talk.

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Character Portrait: Lyfe Character Portrait: Moses "Ghost" Hannibal Grant Character Portrait: Katrine 'Kat' Cohen Character Portrait: Bo Character Portrait: Lio
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Bo looked at her watch on the side of the table, "shit I'm late, Lyfe will not be happy." She said pulling her bra to close the clasp in the back, She didn't add the tasseled accessories so it was just the basic blue and purple outfit, it looked less ridiculous that way. The only reason she was wearing it was because it was easiest to put on. She put on some light blue and light purple makeup with faux lashes (also ridiculous ), swallowed her pride and marched over to the mirror in her room. She looked like a half naked girl walking around in a sparkly bra and matching booty shorts. She grumbled to herself as she looked around the room.

She had a blow up mattress on the side of the room covered in multi colored blankets. Alot of the carnie's called her room the gypsy room due to the colors and the fact that blankets in scarves were everywhere. Draped places, on the floor, on everything. She had pillows surrounding the whole tent, big ones, small ones, just layered over each other. She slipped out of her tent, and suddenly wished she was wearing her stilts. Maybe if she was you wouldn't see so much of her. But she pushed that thought away like a big girl and walked over to the tent.

She passed the wanna-be's and shrugged "I'm usually a stilt walker, today I'm a whore," She turned a cocked a smile "I was kidding about the last part."

She saw Ghost and Lyfe and strolled up to them "Hey," She said before kissing both of them on the cheek, which was how she and Jeannie greeted everyone. before strolling away.

She spotted Kat and Lio and rushed over to them, giving them both quick kisses on the cheek "Ok honestly do I look life a tramp? Cuz' I feel as though I look like a tramp, I just was too lazy to put on an intricate costume so early so I out on the less intricate outfit, turns out without the tassels its a stripper outfit," She groaned the last part.She chewed on her opaque white nails "Have you seen my little sister?"

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Character Portrait: Lyfe Character Portrait: Moses "Ghost" Hannibal Grant Character Portrait: Katrine 'Kat' Cohen Character Portrait: Bo Character Portrait: Lio
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Lyfe chuckled deeply, sliding his hand from his companion's broad shoulder. He found it utterly amusing that Ghost could be so open with him, yet shut the entire world out. He was flattered, yes, but he did want his friend to branch out and find beauty in people much like he does. However, he didn't force this wish upon Ghost, for he knew that he had to move at his own pace. "I appreciate the effort to communicate, my friend," Lyfe mused. "Although, I do believe your skill could use a bit more...work. It's still the thought that counts. Next time, hit them with a language that they can understand." It were moments like these when Lyfe thought that the strong man was absolutely adorable. He wasn't surprised when the other man began fixing his tie. It was to be expected. He knew about his mild OCD and didn't protest when he tried to fix him up. "I would have worn my gold tie, but Bear wasn't helping me much." He scowled down at the sleeping pup in his arms, shaking his head fondly. He noted the fact that Ghost was rambling, talk more and that realization bought a smile to his face as he watched the man play and comment on his hat. He placed Bear on the ground, waking the little puff ball up and letting him rest against his foot. He didn't say anything, just grinning because he didn't want to ruin Ghost's moment. He glanced at Kat, raising a brow when she told him she'd be back. He simply shrugged, knowing that he could trust her to keep her word.

Sadly, Ghost's chatter was over too soon when he placed Lyfe's top hat back on his head. Lyfe frowned a bit, already missing the talkative side of him. He sighed, "You're face lights up when you absentmindedly chatter, Ghost. It's a glorious sight. You should do it more often and not be afraid to let that side of you show. It's those talkative moments of yours that I look forward to." He gave his strong friend a reassuring smile just as Bo approached them.

"Why hello, beautiful," Lyfe greeted her as she kissed his cheeks. "You're late, but since I'm happy about the new recruits, I'll let it go, love. Don't do it again." He watched her scamper off, smiling as he did. His eyes roamed around the big top, taking in the new faces and noting the late arrivals. He pinched the bridge of his nose. "They're late..." He said with a tinge of annoyance. "The lot of them. I'll give them another ten minutes before I go yanking them out of their tents." He leaned, nonchalantly against the metal barrier, honey orbs taking inventory while his mind organized the evening and his speech. He smirked when Kat arrived with Lio in tow. Lyfe gave her a grateful thumbs up and a charming grin. "Well, there is one less arse I'll have to drag back."

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Character Portrait: Jennie Character Portrait: Amelia "Florence" Luna Greyhe Character Portrait: Damia Astre Character Portrait: Lyfe Character Portrait: Moses "Ghost" Hannibal Grant Character Portrait: Katrine 'Kat' Cohen
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Smiles was late. He cursed as he crashed out of his tent trying in vain to tie his shoe as he did. He gave two hops before he fell face first into the ground and groaned as he got back up and dusted himself off. Taking a deep breath he opted for tying his dress shoes before seriously damaging any body parts that he'd prefer to keep. He checked to make sure that his dark faded jeans, dark purple vest and crisp white button down shirt weren't ruined and that his fedora- which matched his vest- was still atop his head. Once that was done he speed walked down to the Big Top. He passed the gates and wondered how many new people had come for a chance at the circus life and how many would actually stay. He remembered when he'd been in their position and the many people that had come that day to join. Slowly many of those people had left or quit because they couldn't handle or didn't want to live it out as the carnies did. Smiles was glad he had a strong determination or he'd never have known the joys of being a carnie. He didn't have an act or anything of the sort. He was a simple concessionaire but he was treated pretty equally to the others and for that he was truly grateful.

Opening the flaps of the Big Top he grinned as he spotted many of them already inside. Great going Smiles, now everyone knows you're late, he chastised himself in his head. He spotted Lyfe and gave him an apologetic look before placing both hands in a pleading position and bowed his head regretfully. He hated disappointing his boss. Actually, he hated disappointing anyone really. Looking back up he noticed the newbies and sauntered over with his usual charming smile and waved dramatically. "Hello there newcomers! I am the wonderful and magnificent Smiles," he greeted, bowing in a ridiculous but oddly charming way that only Smiles could ever pull off before continuing on, "I hope to see more of you in the coming days, yes?" He turned to Shiloh, gave her a friendly two finger wave greeting before heading to the side and sat at the stands.

Smiles was still tired oddly enough. His part time job required him to wake up at an ungodly hour in the morning but he needed all the extra money he could get. None of his fellow carnies really knew it but he worked part time for an old lady, helping her sew and mend clothes and costumes. He felt no shame in the trade and wouldn't give a flying rats arse if the others knew but since they hadn't asked he'd never said. He liked helping the sweet old lady out, and in the long run he knew how to fix any torn clothes or costumes. Very helpful if such a situation came up here at the circus. Heck, the old lady he worked for had even taught him how to make a few clothes and was still in the process of said teaching. Pretty soon he wouldn't have to go to stores to buy his clothes. He'd simply buy a bunch of fabric, needles and thread and he'd make himself a whole batch of clothing. Very useful indeed. He lets his dark brown eyes glance at everyone slowly and he smiles softly. This was his family. "And its about to get just a bit bigger..." he murmured to himself as he finally settled his sights on the newbies.

Before long, Lyfe enters center stage and Smiles listens attentively as their Ring Master gives his speech.





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Tomo was currently standing at the other side of the street of the gates looking very much like a stalker. A very hot stalker, she amended in her head smirking as she looked down at her choice of clothing. She'd chosen to go with an off the shoulder skull tee, some black short shorts, awesome fishnet stockings (one of many that she owned) and black boots that reached just below her knees. She'd added small black leather bracelets here and there just so she wouldn't feel so plain but then again Tomo was one of few people who could ever really look plain even on off days. Her friend Molly had helped her fashion her hair into a mohawk style that didn't require her to cut off any of her hair whatsoever.

She smiled as she thought of her best friend. Molly was the complete opposite of her; she was shy, a bit nerdy and all around cute! Though she looked like a kid, Molly was actually two years older than Tomo and liked to remind her of it every chance she got. Tomo had been living with Molly for a little over a year ever since she'd left her parents home. Tyler, Molly's boyfriend, was also one of Tomo's closest friend and was also on the baby faced side. People still wondered why such sweet faced people would still be friends with a daredevil like Tomo. She knew they made an odd little trio but she loved them dearly because they didn't judge her and accepted her for who she was. 'Course, that didn't stop them from having their arguments now and then BUT that's what friendship was all about. Sticking together through the good and bad.

Enough with the mindless reminiscent memories. Get your ass over there, she commanded herself as she snapped back to reality. She adjusted her large spiked messenger bag on her shoulder before she strutted across the street and took a flyer from the female clown with a grateful smile. Once they'd gathered quite a few people she followed them into what they reffered to as the "Big Top". Many of the Carnies introduced themselves and Tomo couldn't help but eye them up. Attractive lot, that they were. Tomo grinned mischievously at the rated r thoughts running through her head before she shook herself free of them. Down Tomo, down. She stayed oddly silent throughout the whole thing, even when there was a commotion with the animals and Ricket, very odd behaviour for Tomo herself since half the time even her friends couldn't get her to shut up. But Tomo figured that this was a whole new world she was coming into. A whole new set of rules to take in mind. Though she was for the most part a rebellious girl Tomo still held her parents upbringing in her genes. She could be decent, even normal, if she allowed herself to be. This was one such occasion. She hungrily took in her surrounding and the people around her and wondered only for a second if she was doing the right thing. But only for a second. The way that her heart beat against her chest and the rush she was getting just standing there was all the answer she needed. As the Ring Master walked to the center of the stage Tomo stilled and listened to his speech. A thrill went down her back and she grinned.