RP: Circus Life

Nyx was calmly sitting on top of one of the many crates twirling an unlit torch with her fingers. She didn't think anyone should feel nervous, just do what you can do. Nyx stopped twirling the torch to calmly say, "Don't be nervous. You'll get use to it." Though she tried to give Jasmine some comfort it seems like she was ordering her to calm down with her cold eyes.
 
~Luna~


Luna smiled a little. "Yeah me too. I hope I don't drop my sword like last time." She said. The last time they had performed Luna had dropped one of the swords and it kind of ruined the act. Luckily Juno had been able to improvise, otherwise it would've been really embarrassing.
 
Viola!


Jayden was shaken with excitement. He was about to see the famous Cirque du Freak. He had a plan. Watch the show, find the ring master afterwards, and ask to join the show. He looked extra lovely today, hoping that would help get him into the show. He wore a lovely peach dress that came down to his upper thigh, tight as possible, and black pumps, six inches high. The people around him actually thought he was a girl and the ticket taker called him miss, so he felt pretty good. He took his seat and crossed his long legs. He was taller than most the people around him, having a model-like build. Jayden had even though of a routine to show the ring master for his audition into the circus. He hadn't even stopped to think of his life before now, leaving his home without a good bye.
 
Jasmine remebered when that happened. "Dont worry you will be great." Jasmine smiled with encouragement but she knew she should be taking her own advice. Jasmine was a perfectionist so she worried alot. She knew that every performer has messed on during a performance one time or another." I wonder when i will go on. Do you know the order Luna?"
 
~Luna and Juno~


Luna shook her head. "No I don't.." She said.


Juno walked up just then. Since he knew they were going second he'd gone to look for his sister. "Juno! Do you know the line up?" Luna asked. Juno smiled and nodded. "Trina, then us, Cynth, Sou..I think after that Jasmine, Iredessa, Jackson and Nyx will be going last." He said.


(Zhia put up the OOC thread, which has the performance order if anyone forgets or wants to know)
 
Jasmine sighed.She wasnt first which was good. She still had some time to perfect her performance some more. Jasmine looked at the time. "The show is starting soon."Jamine pointed out although she was sure they were already of aware of this.
 
~Luna and Juno~


Juno nodded. "Come on Luna, we still have to change into our costumes." He said.


"Oh right. Bye Jasmine!" Luna said as they headed back to their trailer.
 
"bye!" Jasmine called out as she watched her friend leave. Luna was her first friend even tho she was younger than her. They had gotten pretty close and she knew all about her imaginary friends who were all too real to Luna. She loved Luna's drawings as well. Luna was like the little sister she wish she had. She never got along with her real little sister. They were never really close. She cleared her mind of these thoughts because she needed to get ready. She got dressed first and did her make up. Which was her favorite thing about her look. Finally she did some stretches and practice her routine some untill it was almost time for her to go on.
 
((Okay so I have rewritten this post several times... describing a trapeze act is extremely hard to do without confusing the readers. So Trina is just going to be doing a tight rope act >.< ))


Trina would stand high up on a platform near the top of the Big Top Tent. The lights were dark as Jackson was speaking. Then she'd hear her name called and a spot light focused only on her and she'd stand up straight and hold her head up high while her right arm waved as if she were a princess. You really have no idea how serious it is to completely be at one with yourself to where you can indeed balance on anything. Trina closed her eyes and took in a deep breath as she said a silent prayer that she would be well after her performance. The rope would be about ten to fifteen feet in the air and extend from one side to the other right down the middle of the center ring. It was the perfect height that everyone big or small could see the small performer dressed in pink. Smiling Trina would slip off her shoes and begin barefoot.


The start of her routine was very simple and easy. She'd walk from one side of the rope to the other, one foot after the other, twice just so everyone could see her. (applause) Then she'd kick it up a notch and pull her long ribbon on a silver stick from her side pocket and begin swirling the ribbon around in her left hand to make large circles. And again she'd walk to the other side easily without fault. As she turned around Trina would swirl the ribbon above her head and around her body until she was in the direct center of the rope. She'd stand and toss both hands up excitedly as the ribbon was flung to the ground below her. The crowd would be in silence as she moved her right leg out and horizontal to her body to stretch it, then she'd move it back behind her and she'd bend forward reaching out her left hand. She'd do the same with her left leg and bring it back down once more. Then she'd spin in a circle and take a small bow for the applause. The pink haired girl would face the crowd and then in tune with her music she'd lower herself down onto the rope doing a split, as she rested her full body on the rope she'd move her head from side to side in beat with her song. She'd walk a few steps to the other side and turn around and begin walking back to the right platform. After three steps she'd bring her left leg up and grab a hold of it to pull it straight up into the air. After holding her pose for a few moments she would drop her leg and swing it backwards and with both hands pull it into a 'scorpion' by placing the bottom of her foot against the back of her head. (applause again) she'd smiled and could feel herself becoming more amped and excited. Taking a few more trips back and fourth she'd do some fancy foot work and spin, she'd also skip across the rope lightly making the rope lower against with her weight.


Then it was time for the show stopper. She'd reach the left platform and remove the silver hoop from it's station and turn around to ready herself. Trina would spin the weighted ring around her waist and begin to rotate her hips to keep it up. She'd take a step out moving her hips and abdomen then take another step. Trina successfully would hula hoop all the way to the other side. Replacing the hoop on the right platform this time she'd slide on her point shoes quickly and then walk onto the rope to make sure her feet were level. Moving her hands up into a ballerina formation she'd raise herself up onto the points of her feet and spin in a circle. After completing her circle she'd walk to the center of the rope and lower herself back into a split on the rope and bow her head as the lights went out. Lifting herself back up she'd run across the rope to the platform and grab her props and make her way down the ladder.


Trina's face was full of smiles as she ran back behind the scenes of the circus and begin to watch Juno and Luna do their sword act. Trina had a bit of a crush on Juno but she'd never tell. In all honesty Trina could get to be a little boy crazy at times and often found herself memorized by them. But she had Jackson who took care of her and Sou who was like her best friend.
 
(Just so it's less confusing)


~Luna and Juno~


After Trina performed Luna and Juno walked on stage and started their act. It went better than last time, none of the swords were dropped. They kept the audience on the edge of their seats with the dangerous stunts they pulled. Juno did injure himself when catching one of the knives by the blade. It was only a small slit on his hand but as soon as their act was over Luna worried endlessly as they went to go get a bandage.


"Juno are you okay? You're bleeding so much..You won't need stitches will you?" She asked, tears already formed in her eyes.


"I'm okay Luna don't worry." Juno said wrapping his hand with a bandage.


~Sou~


After getting ready, Sou went and waited behind the stage as Luna and Juno got off and Cynth got on after Jackson's small intro for him. He didn't really know what he was going to do for his act to night. Like most nights he probably would just improvise and make it up on spot.
 
When he was done with an intro for Cynth, Jackson went to walk around a bit. First he made sure to check on Juno, knowing his hand had been hurt. "Are you alright?" He asked walking up to the brother and sister.
 
"Wish me luck," Cynth says as he exits the waiting area of the big top. He takes a deep breath as he creates electrical currents around him as he decreases the air pressure, forming strands of lightning around him. He then sent strands at the Tesla coils surrounding the ring, lighting them up and making confetti rain out. He then had the electricity jump from one coil to another, forming a glowing blue ring around the tent. He then had more strands of lightning converge in the middle and fall onto him. He then released all the energy in him as a colorful flash, awing the crowd. He then shot out a long strand of electricity, riding along it as if he were surfing, spreading colorful, harmless sparks over the crowd. He leaped from one strand to another, doing acrobatics while in the air, then lands safely in the middle of the ring. He then takes his right hand and spins around, forming an angel wing motif using his lingering lightning as his finale. He happily accepted the people's applause as he bows to them then heads backstage breathing heavily with a smile.
 
~Luna and Juno~


Juno looks up seeing Jackson. He smiled a bit saying, "yeah I'm fine. It's just a small cut." He said.


~Sou~


Sou sighed as he got up to get on stage. He waited first for Jackson to do his intro and went to grab a few things he'd use for his act. He grabbed a box of matches and a couple small knives. He didn't know if he'd actually end up using them he just figured he might as well be prepared.
 
Jackson simply nodded. "Okay then." He said as he walked back over to the big top. He went on stage to introduce Sou. "And now an act that shock you and might even make you cringe..The boy who feels no pain!"
 
Cynth sits on the chair opposite the siblings. "You guys were great," he says as he wipes his forehead. Using his powers really took a lot out of him.
 
~Luna and Juno~


Luna looks over at Cynth and smiles.


"Thank you..I wish we could've seen your act but Juno had to take care of his hand." She ended the sentence pouting just a bit.


"I'm sure it was just spectacular though!" She added smiling again. Juno smiled and picked up a water bottle and handed it to Cynth.


"Here, you look completely exhausted." He said.


~Sou~


Sou got up on stage and explained a little bit of what he was going to do. He started first by just making small cuts on his hand and moved along to more dangerous things involving fire. He stayed completely straight faced the whole time, but then this was only a small amount of the painful things he could withstand. Some spectators covered their eyes and turned away cringing. But most looked a little bored. Sou knew this wasn't his most interesting act but he didn't feel like doing as much today and he also hadn't brought much to work with. Perhaps he'd ask Jackson if he could buy a few things the next time they passed through a city. He finished up and walked off stage.
 
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Trina would stay behind the curtains and watch Sou as he performed. She couldn't help but cover her eyes as he brought the flames to his skin and she'd turn around and sit next to Cynth,Juno, and Luna. Waving she'd grin and flip her pink hair over her shoulder. "you guys were so awesome, Juno I hope your hand heals quickly."She'd flash a cute smile and then look to Luna, she was such a talented young girl. Trina had changed her costume and was now wearing a blue and green leotard for once of the acrobatic stunts that may happen later. Trina liked working with other acrobats because she was light and usually got to be the one that was thrown into the air or on top of the pyramids.
 
~Luna and Juno~


When Trina smiled at her brother Luna grabbed Juno's arm possessively. She wasn't to fond of other people, especially other girls, being or seeming like they were close with her brother. Juno sighed and just let her hold on to him, not wanting to make her upset.


"Your act was great too Trina." He said.


~Sou~


Sou came back to where all the others were and grabbed some bandages and medicine for his wounds. Even though he couldn't feel any of it he knew he still had to treat it so he didn't get an infection. He tried to wrap his arm up, but couldn't quite get a grip on the gauze. He looked over to Trina and the others. "C-could one of you..help me..with this?" He asked softly.
 
"Oh thanks" as she'd blush slightly under her makeup Trina would smile watching Luna hold onto her brother. When she seen them she often wondered what it would be like to have a sibling. But then again she'd had to have a normal family to begin with to even think about a sibling. As Sou fiddled with the wrap around his arm Trina would frown. As he actually had asked for help she'd give him a soft crocked smile. "Yea sure" she'd move to kneel in front of him and begin wrapping the medicated cloth around his arm. She was careful not to wrap it to tight so that she wouldn't cut the circulation off from it, but it was rather hard to tell since he felt nothing. "Tell me if it starts turning colors and I will loosen it for you" she'd gently rub her hand over his bandaging and know he wouldn't have that problem. Although she knew he didn't 'feel' Trina was still careful with him.
 
Nyx was making sure her kindling for her torches were alright. She looked up from what she was doing to see Trina giving medical attention to Sou. Her indifferent eyes glanced at the injury, or a correct term would be injuries, she felt slightly bad for him but it was his act so she tends to ignore her feeling of pity.
 
~Sou~


Sou smiled a little and nodded. "Thank you.." He said quietly. He finished treating his wounds and put the medical supplies back up and went and sat with the rest of them. He stayed quiet, listening as they talked to one another. 
~Luna and Juno~


Juno casually played with one of his knives, twirling it back and forth between his fingers. Luna watched him for a while before getting slightly bored. "I'm going to go get my sketch pad." She said. Juno just nodded, though grimacing at the very thought of what she might end up drawing. Luna went to their trailer and grabbed her drawing supplies then headed back to where everyone else was and sat next to Jun and started drawing again.
 
"You should be careful, Sou," Cynth says as he drinks the bottle of water. "Just because you can't feel pain doesn't mean you're immortal."
 
~Sou~


Sou simply nodded. He knew perfectly well he could get seriously injured or even die from doing such dangerous things. But it was the only "talent" he had, so he really had no else but to perform the acts he did. He couldn't leave the circus, he had nowhere else to go and he definitely couldn't survive on his own so he figured that this was better than nothing.
 
Magick was sitting in her tent quietly she then stood up and walked around the camp joining the other circus members she never really spoke until spoken to.
 
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