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Maynard Tiboldt	The Circus was considered a dead form of attraction in many parts of the world, even here in the US of A. However, when advertisements for a "Tiboldt's Circus of Wonders" have started popping up all over town it gave evidence that the Circus wasn't all dead. According to the poster they were having a free "Mini=Show" to advertise their show in Van Cortlandt Park, and it was supposed to be tonight. If you were to approach Van Corlandt park you would find that this ad was telling the truth. The smell of popcorn and cotton candy filled your noses as the sounds of a cheerful air organ filled the sky, as if it were luring people to where it laid. As you got closer you would hear the sounds of loud chattering, horns honking, and even more circus music. Finally, you would come across three clown-themed wavey tube men and a big arch=way with a sign on it that read TIBOLD'S CIRCUS OF WONDERS. % Standing out in front of this sign was a tall, thin man wearing a green and white suit covered in purple stars, a purple top-hat, and a prominent moustache on his kindly, seemingly cheerful face. It didn't take a genius to figure out this was the ring master, and he was standing right at the entrance of his own exhibition, welcoming guests to his circus and thanking them for coming.
Ree	"This is AWESOME." The fact that she can walk around, looking as she looks, and nobody bats an eye has Ree thrilled. She munches on popcorn as she takes a seat, looking for all the world like someone dipped her into a vat of red paint, and enjoys the heck out of being here. She spreads out a bit, taking up a bit more space than she generally should, but her horns? her tail? Nobody seems to mind! "Hey! Are you the clowns?" she calls this down toward the guy in the ring, looking like she's probably going to heckle. Damn right she's going to heckle. Devil girl, on site!
Eddie Brock	On a bench nearby, a rather husky man sits on a bench at a bus stop. Eddie Brock has on a thick enough coat for the weather, though it looks like it has seen better days. Simple jeans and a sweater are visible beneath the jacket, and boots on his feet. He has a phone to his ear. "No, I understand completely," he says, trying to keep his voice sounding upbeat as Eddie speaks into the phone, though his face shows his disappointment readily enough. "Hey, she's your study-buddy, she's been there for you when you needed help cramming. Gotta return the favor. That's like, a Study Buddy Law or something," Eddie says in his deep, warbling voice. His foot gives a tiny kick at a stone on the ground before the bench. "Sure, I don't mind. We'll find another night to do it. Alright. Wake me when you get in. Love ya, Gwen," he says before hanging up the phone and sitting back and sighing in frustration.    <<Venom>> "Well! Then we shall go and see this circus together!" Eddie glances over towards the fanciful tents and attractions after the voice in his head. "I don't know, guy," he says sotto voce. "Was really just coming here for Gwen."    <<Venom>> "But it is my first circus. You will not deny me this! Either a circus, or we find a very, very bad person to eat." Eddie gives a wince. "Alright, maybe they have funnel cakes," he says, dragging himself tiredly to his feet.    <<Venom>> "Do those have chocolate?" "No," Eddie ventures quietly, before pausing in thought. "I suppose they could. It would be good on them. I'll see if they can do that." He begins walking over to the circus then, heading in to where the performances are.
Virgil Hawkins	Virgil was of the opinion that he was too old for the circus, but that was an opinion that was quickly voted down by both his father and his (older) sister. Although they'd been living in New York for awhile now, the move from Dakota City still chafed on Virgil in some ways (most often during late-night texting), and his father had taken it into his head that getting out of the house for a bit and doing something together as a family would help brighten things up. And so it's with that in mind that the three members of the Hawkins family find their way here today. Virgil has to admit that there *is* something about the timeless music and the smells of popcorn that's kind of cheering, though he does have to blink as he sees the ringmaster himself also playing greeter at the entrance. He finds himself unable to help grinning back, and giving a little wave as he makes his way in with the family. Maybe today won't be so bad after all!
Brainiac 5	The concept of a circus has drawn out all manner of strange and unusual observers. One of the more normal looking ones is a man with slightly olive toned skin and black hair. He moves along in the park, his gaze sweeping over the signs in an effort to find proper direction. The sounds of merriment seem to draw him, however, and so Braniac-5 makes his way over towards the assemblage. He gazes over the attractions, his face the picture of glee at the sights and sounds. "I do not know why Chuck did not want to see this." he says, to himself.
Megan Gwynn	Ooooh what's this about a circus? And she's only hearing about it now, at the last minute? Realky, it's a surprise she managed to even grab a ticket cuz those places fill up fast! And while she would fit rught in in a circus wuth thst bright pink hair and iridescent wings, more visible in her light green jacket and bright pink top and black jeans..Really she stands out like a sore thumb as she wanders through..
Maynard Tiboldt	Once the audience filled up to a certain amount the Pipe organ stopped playing it's cheerful music. Suddenly, loud pipes filled the air as The Ringmaster from earlier emerged from the back of the tent and sauntered his way up to the center of the ring. He opens his mouth to speak, but pauses when he hears Ree heckle. He than clears his throat, obviously ignoring the demon as he says, "Ladies and Gentleman! Boys and Girl of all ages hurry! Hurry! Hurry, to the greatest show you'll ever see. I am Maynard Tiboldt and I thank you all for coming to tonight's free exhibiton. You will be entertained by but a small portion of what we have to offer at my wonderous show. If you like what you see stop by our box offices after the show and purchase a ticket for all main event, which will be coming really, really soon." He pausess for a moment as Egyptian music filled the air and the sounds of jackals yowling started to filter through the air. Maynard cackled as he said, Our first act will be a treat folks. I wish for you to meet a special friend of mine, he hails from the sands of Egypt and we found him living amongst the Jackals." Suddenly a huge snarl fills the air as Maynard shouts! " LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! MEET, THE JACKAL!" Suddenly a loud snarl is filled as a humaniod lupine figure sddenly leaps out of the tent flap, does a few flips, and lands right next to Maynard. The Jackal lived up to his name, he was literally an anthropormorphic jackal, though it was probably a costume, or was it? He was clad in garb that closely resembled the Egyptian god Anubis and was staring at the audience intently, and with his ears perked up.
Eddie Brock	Eddie Brock makes it into the tent, carrying a big cup of beer in one hand, and a plate with a funnel cake on it in the other. He did find somewhere that was able to add chocolate sauce to the carnival food, rather than the powdered sugar that it normally would have. Eddie climbs up in the seats, making his way over to an open seat, apologizing for those whose view he blocks. He ends up sitting next to Ree. Eddie glances over at the demonic being. "Great costume," he compliments quietly before turning his attention back to the performance. The funnel cake's plate is balanced on his knees as he takes a sip of the beer, then sets it at his feet so he can use both hands to tear off pieces of the chocolate covered pastry to eat. He watches the Jackal man come flipping into big ring, not reacting too overtly as he eats, picking up the beer now and then for sips. He does pull out his phone and snap a picture.
Ree	Sniffing the air, Ree frowns a bit. Something weird in the fragrances out there. She looks like herself, and has the audacity to think that something else is weird, apparently. Which is just hilarious to her typist. Grasping some popcorn with her tail, Ree tosses it into her mouth. She's got a good seat, and isn't losing it for anything. "Hey lady, pick a seat," she calls toward Megan. She wants to see the Jackal! There is plenty of room near her, for whomever might need a place. However, she raises an eyebrow as the guy with the fur starts to play. "Woo! Hey, would it be wrong to toss that guy my underwear?" She looks around, seeing children watching. And still isn't sure what the answer to her question should be.
Brainiac 5	There is rapid applause and a delighted expression on the face of Brainiac 5. Entirely too fast, and entirely too exact in its cadence. "Ooooooooooo." he says, in a way that does not modulate at all and does not in the slightest sound like a natural expression for a human voice. He had adopted a seat somewhat near Ree, as fortune would have it, although he is sitting alone and at least for the moment his attention is completely focused on the performers.
Virgil Hawkins	Among the surprised reactions from the audience is a shriek from one *very* startled Hawkins family member. Which in turn gets an annoyed look from the brother sitting right next to her. "Sorry, sorry!" Sharon Hawkins quickly says, embarassed. "It's just -- he looks *really* -- I mean, I didn't think they still did freakshows these days!" "I don't think that's a word you wanna toss around here," Virgil notes, still rubbing at his ear. Dakota City may have its own mixed sentiments about 'Bang Babies,' but from what he's gathered, New York hasn't exactly be enthusastic with its treatment of mutants. "Oop! Sorry... " "Still, that is one impressive makeup job," Robert Hawkins notes, leaning forward in his seat a little. "Yeah... " Virgil agrees. If that *is* all it is, the young man watching a little closer now.
Megan Gwynn	Megan Gwynn is bobbing up and down, trying to find a seat, and Meepers as Ree tells her to sit down, "Sorry, sorry!" she sits down, peering at the stage, "Ooh, a jackal man? Is that what they call it?" really she should be more impressed but, hello, fairy sitting here! Right, she just has high standards, doesn't she. Sheesh.
Maynard Tiboldt	Maynard grinned as he looked at the audiences reactions, even laughing at Sharon's shriek, but than he hear's Ree's comment, and he shoot her a brief, but very pissed off glare directly at her. It was quite obvious that the ringmaster was debating having you tossed out. Suddenly, a target gets wheeled out, and strapped to it, a young woman in a rhinestone leotard. Maynard suddenly grins as he says, "My Jackal will now demonstrate his mastery of knife throwing. People in the audience pay attention, or you just might miss it!" The Egyptian music began to blare louded as the jackal let out a menacing growl and picked up five menacing looking knives and began to hurl them at the moving target. THUD THUD THUD THUD THUD One by one the knives hit their mark, hitting around the woman instead of on her. The crowd began to applaud loudly and cheer as the Jackal howled and bounded back into the back of the tent. Maynard then smiled as a new song filled the air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pct1uEhAqBQ "LADIES and GENTLEMEN!", Maynnard shouted. "I hope you folks are ready for a laugh, because these next bozos will make you bust a gut, if you don't die laughing first. Allow me to present Crafty The Clown and his Clown Pack." As he says this a clown car comes driving in and goes around in circles, honking it's horn wildly.
Eddie Brock	Eddie watches, pausing to clap as the knives are thrown at the spinning woman. He tries to figure out if they are really being thrown, or just pushed up from the back of the target while the Jackal palms the knives in some fashion. Though frankly, he can tell. As he notes the demonic costumed woman (or so he thinks) beside him might be getting on the bad side of the circus security soon, Eddie tries to do a kind thing and distract her. "Hey want some of my funnel cake? Has chocolate syrup on it from the ice cream stand, instead of powdered sugar," he says.    <<Venom>> "And it's good! Tell her that it is good, Eddie!" Eddie clears his throat. "It's good," he tells her, reaching down to pick up his beer cup and take another long drink from it.
Ree	"Are, you, kidding? I would love some!" The devil girl accepts the funnel cake with glee, taking it and giving Eddie's wrist a squeeze...with her tail. She bounces in her seat, then settles in to watch the knife throwing while stuffing her mouth with foods that keep her from making meaningful noises. Still, she cheers as much as she can when the knives thunk into the wood! She was so expecting blood, there.
Virgil Hawkins	Virgil can't help but tense just a bit if those knives come into play, and for more than one reason -- but he forces himself to relax, reminding himself that it's all just a show, right? And so he watches with the rest as those blades are thrown, and each one finds a so-close strike -- and when the last one only just-misses along with the rest, he can't help but cheer and applaud along with his family at the display of skill! Which soon becomes laughter as the rather jaunty music starts up, and the clown car comes into play...
Megan Gwynn	Megan Gwynn arches a curious brow at Ree as if she senses..Something from her. That could just be a really, really good costume Afterall. But there's a lot going on here tonight, maybe she's thinking too much. And besides there's a lot going on stage. She gasps at the sight of the woman tied to the spinning target and knives being thrown. "Eeek! I can't look!" and she covers her eyes until the cried cheers. "Heey I was totally not freaked and..What the heck, clowns?' she shivers, "Darrn, I hate clowns. Whyyy?"
Brainiac 5	Brainiac 5 follows the trajectory of the knives, nodding as each thunks into the spinning wheel. "Truly an impressive array of calculation, precision, and accuracy." He applauds the performance again in that "not quite right" way, and then looks in the directions of the clowns. "Oh, I am so glad there are still clowns here!"
Maynard Tiboldt	The Clown Car suddenly breaked and the clowns began pling out one by one, except for one, who just casually walked out, cigarette in his mouth. He looked around at the audience for a bit before EATING the lit cigarette and pulling out a new one. As he pulled out the box, you would notice that the box was labled "Candy Cigarettes", which just raised more questions than answers. As the smoking clown looked around Maynard facepalmed and said, "I keep asking Crafty to stop smoking, but he never listens. Anyway! Crafty told me before the show that he needs someone from the audience from this skit! Now, who is the lucky sap!" Suddenly, the spotlight falls on Virgil as Crafty shouted out in a raspy voice, "You, come on down!"
Virgil Hawkins	"Huh?" Virgil blinks as he suddenly finds himself in the spotlight -- literally -- and points at himself for conversation. "Me? I'm good! Thanks though!" "Awww, c'mon Virgil!" Sharon cajoles with a grin. "It's a chance to be in the show!" "If you think I'm gonna hang with the clown posse, you *must* be insane!" Virgil retorts. "Now now, Virgil! Don't be rude!" Robert tries for a stern tone, but he can't help grinning even as he says it. And it's the fact that his father is enjoying himself so much (and well okay, his sister too) is what makes Virgil finally give in. Hefting a sigh before making his way down. The orange hoodie and jeans he's wearing is popular urban fashion at least, consoling himself that whatever's about to happen he won't look like a *complete* fool...
Eddie Brock	Eddie Brock continues to share the funnel cake with Ree, letting her eat as much as she likes. He continues to sip from his beer as he watches the clowns. As the spotlight highlights Virgil, Eddie swivels to watch until Virgil heads down to join the Ringmaster and the clowns in the center ring. "See, now they'd have totally picked Gwen if she was here," Eddie says to himself. Though the words are meant for Venom, it just sounds like's talking to himself.    <<Venom>> "Or you. They would think you are her father." Eddie winces. "Ouch. Low blow. Low. Blow."
Ree	Pride not being one of her personal sins, the devil girl seems cool with others being chosen. She slides down next to Eddie, taking a seat there, and nudges him. "You got an imaginary friend? I won't judge," she says with a wide, sharp toothed grin. That's one impressive costume alright! Still, she cheers for Virgil with the rest! This is for fun after all.
Brainiac 5	People talking to themselves at a circus might ordinarily go unnoticed in New York, with folks paying far more attention to the circus. But the odd discussion Eddie Brock appears to be having with himself does attract a look from the nearby Brainiac 5. The advantage of being able to follow 12 distinct conversations happening at once. He looks over at him, puzzling out the conversation.
Maynard Tiboldt	As Virgil is hearded to the center ring, he asked to hold a bucket full of water by Crafty. Crafty grins as he and his clowns begin throwing baseballs into the bucket, comically missing with whacky soundeffects playing in the background. Suddenly, one of the balls finally hits the basket, and it does not splash you. Suddnely, water pours down on top of you from above, much to the audiences delight.
Virgil Hawkins	Oh boy. Water is an actual problem for Virgil. It's a good thing though that he doesn't have an actual charge running right now, although he can't help but tense just a bit as the bucket is handed to him... ...but soon he finds himself getting into the spirit of it. Playing along with it of course, he doesn't try and jerk the bucket around, holding it in place even as he grins and starts to catcall good-naturedly. "Ooo, so close! Almost got it that time! Whoa, not even close -- maybe you should stick to pies? OOP -- " This last as the one finally sinks in -- but doesn't splash? Whew! Virgil leans over a bit to peer into the bucket -- -- and that's when he gets thoroughly doused from above. " !! " Virgil drops the bucket, standing poised with his arms up for one long moment.... then slooowly raising his hand to wipe down his face, giving a biiiiig sigh. Chance to be part of the show, right? Thanks, Sharon.
Ree	There is a lot more fun to be had that day. The circus has clowns, acrobats, a Kabuki pair, and of course outside the big top it goes on! They all had their ups, their downs, and as always, the circus brings magic to their eyes. That's what a circus is really about, after all. Magic. It goes on for a while, with a juggler that swallows fire, and a fire breather that juggles, or that might be an error due to the excitement of the event. A high wire act, more clowns, and more! But in the end, it does end. The circus may have other motives, but one thing can be said about Tiboldt's Circus of Wonders: it definitely entertains. The sights, the sounds. The spectacle. Come again, you'll die laughing. Muahaha.