Cirque Nocturne: Messages

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??

[posted from the car on the way back to the Cirque, following the Symphony Ball]

I don't think I've ever felt so much like a princess in a story in my entire life. And people live like this, they do these things all the time? There were so many other parties talked about last night, I can't even imagine how people go to all of them. Or even most of them! It's insane.

Plot twist: the creepy dolls weren't the evil ones.

I know this because I went dream warrior on an even creepier Slender Sandman. We have him to thank for all the nightmares. I've had enough sleep paralysis to last me a lifetime. At least I know where I'm at now and I don't hurt anymore.

Now, Vienna is like walking through a dream. So many events! I'm having a hard time picking one to go to, I want them all. It might be a good idea to get a gown first. I'm going dress hunting today if anyone wants to come with.

After so long, I didn't think it was possible to be surprised. I now consider myself corrected and won't be making the same mistake again. Just goes to show that anything really is possible, and that the past will always come back to hit you right where it hurts when you're least expecting it. Did it really have to be that hard though?

I'm Ciaran, by the by. Dia dhuit.

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 )

... The dolls whisper if they think you aren't paying attention.

I'm seeing a lot of nightmares lately. I gotta say, it's making me nervous.

Oh, and for all the doll collectors out there: I've set them outside my trailer. Have at 'em.

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.

I pulled a sanddollar from a beach dream last night. Please let this be a sign that our next stop is somewhere warmer.

The fact that the alcohol keeps refilling itself no matter how much I drink is a mark in favour of this place, though I am going somewhat stir-crazy, locked up in here. I've read the books I brought with me and have turned to the internet to entertain myself (kudos to whoever manages the wifi situation here, I can imagine that it can be difficult to set up a decent network, given that we seem to move around by magical means). And while there are technically no limits as to how deep one can go into a Wikipedia black hole, I'm starting to get antsy.

Still, it was probably a good idea to choose to lock myself in right after arrival, lest I become someone's bite-sized snack.

I should introduce myself: I'm Oliver Brown and I'm a chagrined new addition to the Freakshow. I suppose I'm the answer to the age-old annoyance of not being able to reach the remote when you want to change channels, because I can stretch very, very far in any given direction. I'm also very good with numbers and money, so, hey, if any of you pay taxes, come to me to get your returns done.

If anyone has any children's size winter clothes (or comes across any during your hunt and can separate them from their owners before they get drenched with blood), that would be appreciated.

It seems that I need to make an introduction of myself. I'm Blair, the illusionist's assistant with a love for Disney songs that I'm not afraid to admit to. I look forward to talking with and getting to know all of you. Oh and I am also Mr. Booker's ghoul.

As announcement's go, I feel it is best to make one before our move rather than after. Upon tomorrow, the first night in our new location will also herald the first night of the Hunter's full moon. This moon is a special one and it is Management's wish that every employee be given the chance to agree to participate or not. Upon arrival in the new location, a Wild Hunt is to be called. We will be locked into a space of our own. The sirens, spirits and fae that call humans to their death will be released around the site and any patron that steps inside the Cirque those nights will die. This is an opportunity for our darker members to express themselves and employees that may have been on a lower diet to take in what they will. The rule of not killing or grievously harming employees still applies, but all of the rules about public displays does not. This is not public and no employees will be leaving the grounds. I ask that if you wish not to participate or if you still wish to be chained for the shift of the full moon, to leave a message here. Any children under contract with the Cirque do not have a choice and will be tended to by Baba Violetta in a specialized tent that cannot be accessed by anyone other than her and myself. if you do choose to be locked away, you will be bound to your trailer and anything you may need for those nights will be delivered by magical means.

[Security]
While it is your choice to whether you participate or not, Security will still be needed to walk the grounds and make sure that no patron escapes by some miracle; if they have long dormant genes of magic that might allow them to step through the barriers.
You are to police the employees as well. They have free reign but they are not to disturb the center Cauldron in any manner or destroy our tents and props and equipment.


[OOC: Anyone who has been at the Cirque for ten years or more would have experienced this Wild Hunt before. It happens every decade]

With the missing members of our staff, I wish that all persons who might have witnessed something strange or are able to communicate with spirits speak with Security and I. We will be staying in London until they are found. in one manner or another


[Security]

A shopkeeper, two burlesque dancers, and a contortionist are currently missing.
From what I have been spoken to about the unruly actions of patrons at V&V may be linked to a spirit who was also witnessed at the Wishing Tree.
Please be advised that all security that may not be able to see spirits should be on high alter of patrons around the facility.

Wait wait. Someone saw a dark thing by my the tree? When was this? It didn't touch the tree, did it?

[Posts a digital sketch of a dark figure looming by the Wishing Tree]

Has anyone lost their shadow? I'm only half-joking because I've seen it twice now. This strange silhouette just...lurking.

I love London weather. My hair, on the other hand, does not. Looks like the frizzy red cloud on my head will be calling the shots today.

London Bridge is falling down falling down falling down... the London Bridge is falling down. My. Fair. lady.

[OOC: Inside nearly everyone's head (anyone who wishes it) this song is playing on repeat]

Halloween means the gingerbread house gets the spookiest cakes and treats for the little ones.

( Delicious treats )

As usual, everything used in them is edible and delicious, even the stick of the cake pop. I might need some volunteers to come taste test. Anyone interested?

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