"I did try to gather you all earlier," Jeremy reminded his younger brother. "But someone was too busy sleeping in after chasing down women." He shook his head, then clapped his hands together to gather the attention of his fellow carnies. "Alright, Kendrick, Kole, Liam, Scar, Rosalina and Serena, what are your thoughts for the acts tonight? Anyone pairing up?" He went and grabbed his clipboard, giving them a moment to mull over the choices. He returned, impatiently clicking his pen. "And will anyone need a power boost or control during their act?" Better to be prepared now than have an act screw over later. That was his philosophy. Always have the act planned to a T.
Post by Rosalina & Serena {Deceased} on Jan 23, 2016 13:19:43 GMT -5
Rosalina and Serena returned from their journey of hanging posters only shortly after they had left. Hanging posters wasn't very difficult, and with there always being someone to talk to, it often made the time pass even quicker. Skipping back to the group, they noticed that the group of carnies were still mostly gathered where they had left them. Overhearing what Jeremy had said Rosalina thought to Serena about what their act would consist of this evening. This is where Serena flourished, her creative expertise as Rosalina often referred to it as.
A wicked smirk rose to Serena's cheeks, she always enjoyed toying with the audiences minds. Although they weren't necessarily a supernatural being, mental manipulation just seemed to come to the twins naturally. Honestly it thrilled Serena, holding the crowds minds in her own, like playing with putty almost. Rosalina never really cared to play with the people like she did, she claimed it was cheating in a way. Serena saw it as a way to let her more creative side run wild. Their act would be spectacular and wouldn't require too much effort. Leaving the crowd amazed and in wonder of the floating heads and separating twins that they had seen on stage, but of course, a magician never reveals her secrets. Serena held in a chuckle and tapped Jeremy on the shoulder.
Of course Rosalina had heard every thought her sister had, and she knew Serena didn't prefer to speak for the two. Taking charge Rosalina rolled her eyes at her sister and gave Jeremy a soft grin, "Serena has her usual illusions planned for tonight, Im sure she wouldn't mind a little bit of a boost, and if we could get the trapeze act set up? Serena would like to fly tonight." Such a drama queen Rosalina thought, which of course provoked a glare from her sister. No time for fighting she thought, we have a show to put on.
Just as the last beam was melted in place, Scarlet held her hands to her sides, careful not to singe the edges of her dress. Although she liked her attire to be revealing she didn't particularly enjoy being on fire herself, ironic as it was. Walking back to her trailer Scarlett grabbed the first bottle in sight and walked back to the circle of carnies. Scarlett didn't care much for Jeremy and Kole's need for planning perfection. She liked to do her shows on a whim, whatever felt best. Fire was fascinating, and it didn't take much to woo a crowd, just throw out a big flame show 'em some leg and the cheers would come cascading down the tarps of the big top. Tossing the cap to the side, Scarlett took a swig from her whiskey then held it out to Kendrick as an offering of what was to come later.
"As for my act, I won't be needing any boosts. Good ol' faithful here should do the trick." Scarlett flashed Jeremy a grin, mumbling, self righteous control freak, under her whiskey stained breath. Alcohol always livened up the party in Scarlett's act, leaving her loose and full of fuel to add to the flames. Not to mention it was always fun watching them scramble to make sure she didn't make a mess of things. Scarlett chuckled to herself, ah what a hot mess she was indeed.
Post by Kendrick Rioz on Jan 23, 2016 21:31:10 GMT -5
Reaching his hand out, Kendrick took the bottle of alcohol that Scarlett had offered him. Throwing his head back, Kendrick took a long swig of it before handing it back and using his arm to wipe his mouth slightly. Now that was what would hit the spot. Grinning towards Scarlett, Kendricks winked at her slyly before looking back his brother, Jeremy who seemed to be trying to figure out the shows still. Tucking his finger tips barely into his front pockets, Kendrick leaned back on his heals for several seconds before rocking forwards once more. This had always been obsession of his two brothers...things always had to be perfect. Even though the three knew from their past that things would never be perfect. Flaws, Mistakes, and even Accident on occasion were all a part of the Carny life style. "Well now that the advance work is done, we should sort the fun ordeals." Kendrick slipped his hands back from his pockets and looked over his shoulder towards Scarlett. "Setting me on Fire doesn't seem like such a bad idea." Walking onto the stage Kendrick looked around, as though he was brainstorming on what danger he wanted to put himself in tonight... "Jeremy, Remember that large metal safe we stumbled across four towns back? Let's use it. We can put an example in it, like some kind dummy to prove it isn't fire proof. Show them how badly it burned. I will then enter it. Let Scarlett set it ablaze for several minutes. Let me get nice and toasty. Then I will come back out." Smirking faintly at the thought, Kendrick then looked towards Scarlett. "How does that sound to the Woman on Fire..Would you like to light me up at tonight's show?" Grinning playfully towards Scarlett, Kendrick then made his way back over towards the group. He wouldn't need any help from Jeremy for this act. But this was typical, he usually didn't need help with regeneration unless it was something like bringing someone back from death...which even with the help was close to impossible without incredibly harming both brothers.
Shaking his head, Kole rolled his eyes before sighing at his brothers plan. He was wreck-less and thought nothing could destroy him...Kendrick had almost died in one act when a shard of glass broke off into the back of his neck. The point where the glass had stabbed his was the pressure point that prevented Kendrick from regenerating.. Of course, once it was removed he regenerated as good as new..but it was still a scary way to find out where his pressure point was. Kole enjoyed the company of his brothers, but most of the time hated how closed off Jeremy made himself, and how reckless Kendrick was....Together they were incredible with their abilities...but them getting along, well that took a miracle itself. They would reuse acts on occasion, but typically they were always slightly altered, if not that, an entirely different act altogether. It kept things interesting. Kneeling down and resting his arms on his knees, Kole grew lost in his thoughts. What act could he pull off tonight? Looking to Jeremy, Kole sighed. Maybe he would just do the old volunteer, disappear reappear act. "Jeremy, you up for the volunteer act tonight? It's been at least 3 towns since we've done it. Might be fun to bring back out tonight." It wasn't something the two really had to discuss since they had done the act before. It would consist of Jeremy picking a random volunteer to come on stage. Jeremy would sense their desire, whisper it to Kole. Kole would go behind a small curtain disappear. They would drop the curtain to show he was gone. Then Kole would reappear in the volunteers seat, walk down to the stage, and show the item that the volunteer had been thinking of. Easy as 1,2,3.
Last Edit: Jan 24, 2016 14:49:27 GMT -5 by Rion Diamond
"Yes, yes, sounds good." He looked to Liam, nodding towards the trapeze equipment. "Think you and Aquila can get that set up in time?" He jotted down some notes on his clipboard, nodding at each of the Carnies requests. "Sounds good. Always a crowd pleaser there." He'd stand by for Kendrick and Scarlett's skit, just to ensure his brother wasn't horrible disfigured. But, maybe that wouldn't be a bad thing. It'd help his cocky ego for sure. "Just don't show up drunk." He commented at the booze.
He pursed his lips at Kole, then gave a grin and nodded. "Alright, I suppose we can do it." That was always a fun one, and it made their volunteer particularly happy to be reunited with an old item.
Post by Liam Accipitridae {Deceased} on Jan 24, 2016 14:47:00 GMT -5
Liam nodded at Jeremey . about the trapeze equipment and Aquila smiled at him,"Mr Jeremy, You know we will get it done! Some of us are accountable for that of which you ask of us " She puffed out her bird chest proudly and then remembered that he has asked them about their performance, "Oh! And as for Liam's performance, he's going to be flying with the birds tonight. All of the animals being used are suited up and ready to go! Liam might just need you to lead the animals out when he needs them. Harley, the little mockingbird will tell you what is needed!" As Aquila spoke, the green,blue and yellow mockingbird landed on Jeremy's shoulder and Aquila walked away and pulled Liam with her to set up the trapeze.
Post by Tye The Great on Jan 24, 2016 15:21:21 GMT -5
Tye walked out of his trailer fully dressed, fully rested, and fully ready for this show to go on. He smiled as he sat his hat on top of his head to hide his horns. Tye was a lesser demon. He took on the appearance of almost a full human besides the horns and tail, but, he had his demonic form as well. He opened his door and leaned on his cane smiling, "Well well well, I suppose it is time!"He noticed all of the people rushing into their seats and he began to strut through the big tent. The people trying to get to their seats parted like the red sea and he smiled, walking with his cane and top hat. Tonight's outfit would be more steam punk. It was the biggest show that they had done in ages. That being said, it called for a new outfit!
He walked to the center of the stage and smiled, pulled his hat down, lowered his head, and all of the lights dimmed down. He held his cane directly in front of it and leaned on it with his left hand and held his hat down with his right. His sly grin now forming, shadows and fire burst out in cannons all towards the center of the stage and fell down on him as the spot light lit him up. He threw his hat into the air, letting his horns show and his tail flicked. The audience went wild and he jumped up and clicked his feet, "Well welcome one and welcome all!" He began to climb up a set of steps and once he got to the top he began, "Give me a sign! I want to believe that the Midnight Façade is what you've all been waiting for!" The crowd was going wild now, the stairs had appeared out of nowhere, of course they had, it was a lesser demon to make them appear, it was Tye, it was an illusion. He smiled and then the entire big tent went dark, pitch black and he introduced the first act, "And now, now that you've all been enticed, and i'm sure you're all waiting for me to get on with it! Now, for my favorite set of twins, Rosalina & Serena!"
Post by Rosalina & Serena {Deceased} on Jan 24, 2016 17:41:45 GMT -5
The stage was set, and Tye was dazzling as always setting up their act. All eye lingered at center stage where Tye had just left, but the show would continue in the sky. Walking out onto platform high off the ground the twins looked down taking care not to fall or loose their balance. The crowd unaware of the harness that held the girls firmly in place watched as the girls took a bow and then leapt from the platform to catch the beam that rested midway between a matching platform. As they swung to the other side, Serena motioned for Rosalina to let go on her cue and the two seeming to the crowd flew to the center of the stage.
As they landed the twins flipped, releasing the harness. Rosalina grinned to Serena, getting right to the point the twins smiled to the audience waving both arms to the crowd concentrating on their collective effort to manipulate the crowds minds. While Rosalina and Serena stood there the crowd saw the two joined girls separating from the other like they were melting at the seams. The two separate girls climbed to the top of the platforms and grabbed onto two separate trapezes then leapt off each platform. The crowd gasped in horror as the girls looked like they would collide into each other and meet their doom, but instead the girls simply joined back together forming their usual self. Flashing a dazzling smile the girls took another boy and left the stage.
Post by Tye The Great on Jan 24, 2016 18:56:18 GMT -5
Tye appeared back on stage once the twins had left. He allowed the crowd to fall under another one of his illusions and he appeared to double, "The twins were rather amazing, tell me I'm right!" The crowd was all standing and clapping, obviously extremely excited with the twins performance. He let the crowd settle down a bit and then began Liam's introduction, "And now, for the bird boy himself! LIAM!"
Post by Liam Accipitridae {Deceased} on Jan 24, 2016 19:20:55 GMT -5
Liam and Aquila then walked out and smiled, Aquila flying circles around Liam, and then two tigers jumped out of the ground when Liam tapped his tall, silver cane on the ground. One female tiger, and one male. The male still wearing his cape, the female with her bowed tail. The two circles each other and then began jumping through hoops. Next, He raised his cane and Aquila landed on it and began, "And then, the Knight in shining armor came to the lovely ladies rescue!" The crowd stared in disbelief as the bird told her story of how the knight saved the princess, and then as her story went on, so did the show. "Then, the two evil kidnappers found the knight!" With that, two crowned lions showed up and began backing the caped tiger into a corner. "The knight fought a well fought battle, but the kidnappers were too much!" The tiger was pinned, and then the three of them all vanished into the ground, through a summoning portal, "But still! All was not lost!" The tiger appeared once more, looking beaten up, but, not physically or truly hurt, "But the knight always comes out on top!"
With that all of the big cats now gone, Liam smiled and then all of his birds appeared. He let his wings unfurl from his back and all of the audience began to gasp and yell with amazement, He took to the air, and Aquila joined him, they were side by side and they started to fly in circles as all of the other birds in their blue, green, red and yellow colored feather jewelry were flying in circles in the opposite direction. The silver mixing with all of the other colors looked exactly how Liam had wanted it. They started moving in figure eights and in and out of each other. Finally, to end everything, all of his animals appeared out of the ground in one big parade and began circling on the ground as he and all of the birds flew in patterns in the air. Everything worked perfectly. He was loving it. Every second of it.
Post by Tye The Great on Jan 24, 2016 19:54:01 GMT -5
Tye jumped out from the ground to resemble all of the appearing and disappearing animals and got infront of a microphone and laughed with excitement. "Now if that wasn't pretty much awe inspiring, then I dont know what is!" The crowd went into a rampage with excitement, "The fun is just beginning! Now, the Indestructible, the handsome, Kendrick! Along with him, the wonderful, fantastic, The miss hot head herself!, Scarlett!" He disappeared again into the ground in a burst of shadows.
Scarlett chugged the rest of her whiskey before strutting out onto the stage, head held high as the beads on her dress sparkled in the spotlight. Turning on her heel Scarlett faced the crowd and raised her eye along with her right palm, causing her already short dress to rise up on her thigh another inch and a half. "Ladies, and fine gentlemen," Scarlett gave the men a bedazzling wink, "I present to you," she smirked and snapped her fingers while blowing her whiskey breath into the snap, "the spark of the show!" Scarlett smiled as she blew the flame to expand from her hand, tossing the fireball to and fro. Leaning over just enough so that her chest wouldn't spill out of her dress Scarlett flung the fireball into the air, standing back up she spun around in her spot before catching the fireball in her bare palms. Wrapping up her final solo act, Scarlett took the growing fireball, fueling it with even more fire before throwing it up even farther above her head, watching as the fire sparked off into hundreds of exploding spirals all around the stage. The crowd cheered and stared in aww, some of the more brazen men stood to their feet applauding as they took their chance to stare as her... assets.
She took a short curtsey before returning the back centerstage, both hands on her hips not taking any time to address the dress that kept rising on her thighs she ushered first to her right for the backstage carnies to push out the metal box containing a straw dummy, much resembling the scarecrow from everyone's classic childhood favorite. Smirking to the crowd Scarlett held her hands out to set the metal box and straw man aflame. Tapping her chin Scarlett then strutted to back stage left going slightly offstage to grab Kendrick. She turned her back to him, pulling him onstage by his tie to the metal box, taking note of the melted plastic eyes at the bottom. "Our scarecrow friend wasn't very fortunate, what do you say we set this bad boy ablaze?"
Scarlett pulled Kendrick up to her chest before turning to smack the metal box to reveal a door on its side then quickly shoved Kendrick inside. As customary she snuck him a quick kiss on the cheek before closing him inside. The crowd grew quiet with the exception of a few gasps from the more fainthearted. Smirking at Kendrick and then to the crowd, Scarlett then created a large fireball setting the metal box on fire, waiting carefully for her cue to let Kendrick out.
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Post by Clarissa Meridian Earl on Jan 25, 2016 17:03:02 GMT -5
Clarissa sat down next to Ian, admiring the woman who was throwing balls of fire into the air. Was she a human? That was extraordinary trickery, if so. Claire crossed her arms, leaning back a bit to watch as they burnt a straw dummy, then proceeded to watch a man enter the box of death. He would get roasted to pieces, if he wasn't like her.. But, carnies were all humans, weren't they? Claire frowned to herself, watching the show.
Post by Ian Roland on Jan 25, 2016 17:16:55 GMT -5
Ian subconsciously grabbed Claires hand as he watched the performance. The girl was a hit...to the men at least. He saw through their human act though. They were a rip off. They weren't humans they were supernatural beings. Perks of being a Tracker...you just knew. He looked over towards Claire and smirked, "Don't worry...they're just preparing dinner tonight. They're canibals. Not regular humans."
Post by Anastasiya Astrophel on Jan 25, 2016 17:58:07 GMT -5
Anastasiya chuckled at Ian's joke, she had begun to wonder if these people were really humans or not, however overhearing Ian's tone helped her realize that they most certainly were not. Even then she found their act quite impressive, it would require a lot of discipline to control their abilities to seem like an act, because to the crowd, there was no other explanation. They had shown up late, but the crowd seemed oblivious to their... entrance, if one were to call it something, but something felt strange to Annie. She had this unexplainable pull on her, she could feel it, but she wasn't sure what it could be.
The fire woman's tricks were over exaggerated and Annie didn't care much for her, and often in times like this her attention began to wander, this particular time her eyes found their way to the right side of the stage. She caught a glimpse of an attractive man peeking out from behind the curtain. Resting her chin on her palm, and her elbow on the edge of the carnival ring Annie admired the man from behind the curtain. He had a very nice jaw line... and the way he scowled at the the woman's fanatics made Annie laugh. But just as she was getting a good view, he slipped back behind the curtain. Annie let out a soft sigh, hoping she hadn't missed his act.