Cirque Nocturne: Messages

Busy, busy!

( [Group message to: Sylvie, Finnerty, Iris, and Gabe:] )

I'd really like to go to the Mother's Milk thing but I am afraid I have no one to go with! Any takers? I think it would be really good for my studies.

For the not witches, help me pick? This or this??

Nice location! If I was in better mood I would be even happier about it and the idea of new experiences. Right now I am only interested in going to Spanish Riding School. They have it here. All the best Lippizaner stallions! They do fancy dancing of their own. It is like a horsey ball.

This may not be necessary, but just so I don't get tossed out for being a trespasser during employee only hours, this is Fox. I look like a dude. This dude, specifically. It’s only for the next 24. I've been working on changing my normal shape but it's been difficult and clunky today, and I'd rather not be running around as tiny me, unable to talk to anyone. So for now, I'm this. Very big, sort of lumbery, lots of red hair, kinda of frowny. Please don't give me the boot. TYVM.

Fox

Balls, galas, premieres. They used to be the bane of my existence when I was the heir to the family name and the family fortune. I was trotted out at every single one that could help our business interests, that could help our standing. And while they always had open bars, my father, being well-versed in my functional alcoholism, always made sure my dates were more handlers than dates.

However! I see no reason why I cannot reclaim the experience with my new friends here at the Cirque. So I am offering myself as a date for whomever would like to accompany me to one of these parties. I can promise good conversation, a talent for ballroom dancing that can only come from expensive lessons, and to sneak a flask inside in case we get tired of champagne and fine wine and want something harder.

And to highlight the fact that I am one hell of a snappy dresser, here's a photo of how well I clean up, courtesy of the Daily Mail's coverage of the 2017 National Portrait Gala. Yes, I spoke with Kate. She's very nice.

Any takers?

Is much better weather here, am very happy! And I am seeing advertisements for balls, like in the Disney movies I am watching to learn English!

Who wants to go to the balls with me? I will even put on a shirt for you! A whole suit, actually, and learn how to dance! I be perfect ball date. Come at me, Cirque, let's be having some fun.

So the welcome wagon says that I'm supposed to say hello here. Have you guys ever considered, like, a packet? Maybe a nice folder with a checklist, some reading material, a brochure? Nothing too serious, a nice tri-fold would do it. But definitely glossy, because the pictures would really sell it. Anyway, you could replace the trailer keys with little key-cards, hotel-style, and join the rest of the modern world. (Seriously, how many hands have these keys been through? Did someone drool on them? Was the drool filled with blood? I'm concerned.)

Anyway. Hello! My name is Lily, and I'll be joining the performers at the Hanged Man. Nice name, a little morbid, but I'm getting a lot of that vibe here. If you're interested in knowing, I'm an aerialist. That means you'll find me on silks and hoops, although I've also got some trapeze and tight-rope skills. It's okay to be amazed, most people are.

I hope everyone enjoyed last night's annual festive fire hazard.

I'm bowing out of tonight's feast. A woman in the market gave me a free copy of this cultural masterpiece, so I'm locking in early with a pizza, beer, and what's sure to be amazingly bad subtitles. My guess is boy meets girl, boy gets into a love triangle with an autopsied corpse. It looks Cirque appropriate. And check out that date. Best guess on plot twists wins a free beer wherever we end up next. Anyone not in the mood for more eel on a stick is welcome to join.

You know, I'm not usually much for peace-and-light festivals, but I have to say that the lanterns are lovely. After the recent nightmares, it's a nice change of pace as far as feelings go.

All that said, I'm interested to see where our next move takes us. Anyone for bets on hot/cold? Bikini weather or Eskimo gear?

Is dream whiplash a thing? Because there I was, getting berated by my father and then, all of a sudden, I was floating through cotton candy clouds, eating them and getting all sugar high. I have to say, it was a decidedly better experience, especially when placed side by side.

In other 'things that have only happened to me since coming to the Cirque' news, I just traded my last bottle of Laphroaig whiskey to a rather grubby but very excitable girl for what I am told is marijuana. Anyone want to come verify that to make sure I didn't get cheated and maybe show me how to consume said marijuana?

Hello, Cirque! I'm Winnifred, but you can call me Winny. It's five in the morning, I'm hot off a plane, and about to crash into anything resembling a bed.

But, just as a rundown, I'll be working with the horses, wowing the crowds with my trick riding. Ever seen someone do a handstand on the back of a moving horse? Yup, that'll be me. Come check it out.

I was told I should go to a tent called Flashbulb to get fitted for my costume. I really hope there's no lace, sequins, glitter, or frilly skirts involved. Just give me a black leotard and an elastic for my hair and I'll be fine, seriously.

I don't want to tax the kitchens with my dietary restrictions, so I'll be making a grocery run and cooking tomorrow night, in the local style. If anyone wants yellow curry with chickpeas, feel free to stop by my trailer. And if no one comes by, all the food waste will go in the compost bin, which I'm sure a modern circus such as this totally has!

Anyone who is experiencing undue pain, discomfort, or anxiety as a result of the bruising is welcome to come see me in the clinic for healing.

I'm starting to get really worried about all my new friends and their nightmares. I really, really wish there was something I could do to help!

( Private to Marlow )

Does anyone have any miracle fixes for bruises? Or anything to help, at all. I had 26 dolls in my trailer last night. I look like a children's fingerprinting project and I had nightmares about the farm. Feeling shaky

So, bruises? Huh. At least the killer dolls in movies just murder you without dragging it out like this. It's seriously dampening my Thailand buzz.

[Private to Eric]
I have something to cheer you up.

I am not liking this. I sleep, waking up so tired, so scared, but do not remember what I am scared of. Krakens? Sharks? The children-snatchers? Humans invading our home? Going back home to realize that my bloom has left or been killed? Is all blurring together.

I go to the lagoon but there are many dolls in the water. If anyone need me, I be in my tank. They not get there, not yet, and I not feel like performing today.

Without naming names, please let me remind everyone to never download attachments sent to you from unknown users, no matter what the email says. Please also do not click on strange ads on websites or allow websites permission to run code if you don't trust the source.

Internet gremlins have a habit of becoming real, actual gremlins in our network and then instead of getting rid of it with a malware remover tool I have to spend like 3 hours chanting an exorcism. So next time you're tempted by the thought of a Nigerian prince sharing $20 million with you, please think of my vocal chords and just say no.

...Also, whoever left the doll at my workstation, thank you but no thank you.

I don't know what everyone's so concerned about. I like him, he's shiny and seems to have life sorted. I'm calling him George.

I'll take dolls that no one wants!

Hey guys! Iris here!
So, I learned about this place from a dream but I don't know anybody here! Weird right?


Just kidding! My awesome cousin and brother are here~
Can I just say how cool this place is? Also, Thailand is not bad looking either.

Tonight, I had a guest over for the first time and he ask if I was robbed. Then I look at pictures of human homes and realize that maybe I need more things if I am to be entertaining guests. So! If anyone has any extra human things that will make my trailer feel more cozy and homey, I appreciate. I have my Cirque money to pay, or can catch you lagoon fish for dinner. Also give swimming lessons.

I still not like the heat but maybe it isn't so bad here overall.