⇨ CHANCE OF A LIFETIME

[ringleaders]

Who: The Ringmaster and possibly YOU.
When: Day 55 - 57
Where: Carnival grounds.
What: The Ringmaster is mortal now, or something, and it's possible to kill her? But, the real question is... will you? This post can be used for actual murder attempts, but also anybody who really wants to talk to her while she's doing this. (Murders take threading priority, of course.)
Warnings: Possible murder, I suppose.

GAME'S ON↴ So, apparently the Ringmaster is mortal now. Or, at least, that's what she says. It may seem like some kind of trick - but on the other hand, she has also sworn this to be true in a way that those more familiar with fae would realize makes lying impossible. Even in general, fae are not inclined to lying and the Ringmaster does not have a history of it. After her announcement on the radio, she can be found around the carnival, no longer an enormous sea serpent mer, but instead back to her normal human form. She doesn't have a mer tail either, at the moment - instead she just walks on the sand as if there is no water, her thin dress and hair the only think disrupted by its flow. She will not hide from anyone wanting to take a closer look, nor will she threaten people away from taking action against her. For the most part she will just keep acting like she usually does, without the flashy gimmicks, still expecting the same levels of respect. Why, though, is the question? Why is she not capable of accessing her magic, and why is she telling everyone about it like it's no big deal? It's as if she's trying to play some kind of game - but the suspiciousness of it all may not be enough to put all all opportunists. Believe it or not, the Ringmaster's life may actually be in the worker's hands. Characters may work to protect her if they wish, but she will not directly order them to. Characters may also, if they choose, actually kill her. This is a real possibility, and something that there are plot plans for if anyone dares make the move - it won't get rid of her forever, but it will affect the upcoming plot in significant ways. Also, obviously, it will affect your character's life, and the lives of those around them. One thing we can promise is that the Ringmaster will not strike back against her murderer when she inevitably comes back somehow. Of course, whatever other consequences may come from the choices they make are yet to be seen...

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[pipers_son]

With his performers doing their best with what they've been given, and no apparent fashion disasters thanks to mostly jewelry and paints being used for their outfits, Joker has, once again, some free time. While there are still some things he has in mind that he wants to do, for now, he's focused on the most important thing:

Whatever the hell their ringmaster has done this time.

As she wanders through the carnival, Joker scurries along after her, many legs at work, and passes on a wink once he's near enough. "Nice day for a stroll, innit?" he says cheerfully. "Although I have ta say, ma'm, I thought ya would have stuck with the changes for a bit longer, just for fun."

[lordofthering]

"Oh, I would have," she says, easily. "But, it's not something I could keep up at the moment. No real loss! There will always be another day for swimming beneath the sea."

She's still rather tall, even at her normal size. There is something about her that seems somewhat less imposing, all the same. Like there is some aura of control missing.

[pipers_son]

It’s definitely something to note, and Joker can only assume it’s something innately… fae about her. Was something exchanged? Is this some sort of dare? He can only wonder; asking her outright just seems like something that wouldn’t get him anywhere.

….Although hell, neither will never asking, so he supposes either way, he might as well.

But not in a place like this, no. “Well, while yer like this, care for me ta treat ya ta dinner? You’ve been workin’ so hard, it seems only proper, ma’m! Of course…” Floating a little closer, he winks saucily. “I’d be gettin’ a bargain outta that, since I’d get ta have the pleasure of yer brilliant company on my break.”