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he nodded and took the rag, carefully washing himself off, revealing more white spots in patterns across his chest and arms.
Finally he put on the pants but gave the shirt an odd look not seeming quite sure how to put it on but eventually figuring it out though and got it on, shifting awkwardly in the shirt but he wanted to be good and do what he was supposed to do
 
"Do you feel comfortable in that?" Vlad asked as he dumped out the water. He gathered up what he'd need for rehearsal then checked his own appearance.
 
Starnacht shook his head "It feels.... wrong" he said truthfully as he shifted again and tugged at the sleeves "Do I need wear?" it asked, hoping the answer was no.
 
"You might need to wear the shirt later, but no, you don't need to now," Vlad assured him with a smile. He looked to make certain Star's tail fit properly through the hole he'd made in the shorts.
 
he was quick to pull it off, trying to be careful to to tear it on his horns or spines but quickly ended up tangled in the shirt he stopped struggling "help?" he asked, feeling silly but not ashamed to ask for help. Maybe a button up shirt of some sort would do him better
 
Vlad hid a smile and helped him untangle. He worked slowly and gently so he wouldn't pull any of the spikes or horns. "There we are! Now you are free," he grinned as he put the shirt aside. "Feel better?"
 
Starnacht smiled and nodded "Much yes, thanking you" he said and shook out his main of would be fluffy black hair "Now we go see boss?" he asked, tilting his head slightly to the side
 
Vlad was about to say something about Star's hair, but he decided to let it go for now. Starnacht had had enough for now. "Yes, now we go see boss," he smiled. "Most of the people from the circus will be there, so please don't be alarmed at all the people, okay?" He stepped out of the wagon and held out a hand to help Starnacht down.
 
He took the offered hand, not sure what it was for but wanting to do things right so he took it and followed him down the steps "Stay close to you is ok?" he asked, others scared him but he trusted Vlad so as long as he could stay close he'd be ok
 
"Yes, stay right next to me," Vlad said. He hesitated then added, "There is one person you must not trust here. There is a man named Keith, a very pale man. Do not trust him, alright, Star?"

~~

At the bigtop, the twins were already preparing for their act. It was a short, simple act, but everyone had to practice, so here they were. Keith lingered in the shadows, watching as everyone warmed up.
 
Star nodded "Keith bad" he said firmly "Show me which is Keith?" he asked, everyone looked pale to him after all, even Vlad did. He did stay close though, very close, holding on to Vlads arm.

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Spectra and mimic were getting ready, doing some warm ups, stretches and practicing a few flips on the ground before they would be on the tight rope and swinging through the upper reaches of the big top

Chib and Ling were similarly stretching out, Ling had taken on her human form, Long silky black hair and deep dark eyes, much shorter than Chib, completely opposites in pretty much every way. big black guy with ice and short petite Asian woman with fire

Adanya refused to rehearse with them, the animals would preform at performances and not before. Felix had given up on trying to get her to cooperate
 
"I will point him out," Vlad assured Star. "He mostly keeps to himself, so you do not have to worry about him much, but just be sure to keep your distance. He is..." Vlad looked around. "He is likely in the tent." He pointed to the tent. "Hold tight. It is very busy in there."

The twins kept getting distracted and trying to watch the other acts.. Normally Vlad kept them on track, but he was late. They almost finished when they spotted Spectra and started trying to follow her.

Vlad stepped into the big top tent and stopped, putting his hand on Starnacht's hands where he clung to him. He gave them both a moment to adjust while he scanned the area, looking for Keith and Felix.
 
Star nodded and hugged his arm all the way there, awkward walking like this but everyone else seemed to be so he would too

Spectra didn't notice the twins as she was doing some back flips, somehow she managed not to trip over her skirts that flowed around elegantly and somehow managed not to reveal more of her legs than she should. Most trapeze or gymnastics acts wore skin tight clothes , while hers were fitted she liked the embellishment and the flow of it all, the way her hair and skirts moved was entrancing.

Mick was quick the grab the twins and pull them out of the way before Spectra ran into them without knowing they were there

Starnacht stopped when he was told too, hanging on all the tighter, it was so noisy and so much going on and the lights so bright "Shadow place?" he asked "So bright, no hide spot.."
 
The twins squeaked in protest then stilled, staring in awe. Spectra was their favorite shiny thing! And the one thing they could never have. It was so frustrating! And enchanting. They clung lightly to Mimic's arms as they leaned forward, watching her flowing form.

Vlad nodded to Starnacht and led him into the shadows. Shadows at the edge of the ring were very important. It hid the "behind the scenes" preperations, tricks, and movements of those setting up the stages. He spotted Keith suddenly, also hiding in the shadows.

"There, that Keith," Vlad warned Star quietly. "Remember, keep away from him. The others are okay and will forgive most things, but we cannot trust Keith."

If Keith was here, Felix should not be far, so Vlad kept walking around the circle, moving away from Keith.
 
Spectra did one more flip and landed quite abruptly right in front of them "Mmm two little somebodies have not been behaving" she said and held out her hand expectantly. How she knew was anyone's guess. She always seemed to know what was going on.

Star noted Keith but as Vlad started walking again he wasn't sure if he was supposed to stay or follow so stood uncertainly.

Felix emerged from back stage, checking the cuffs of his tailcoat and smoothing everything down. He somehow made the getup look stylish and always perfect, no wrinkles, no stains. He stopped abruptly as if he was remembering something he had forgotten to do
 
The twins looked up at her with wide eyes, either ignoring or not noticing her hand. "You are so perfect!" they breathed in unison. "Can we keep you?"

Vlad realized Stanacht hadn't followed him after a few strides. and turned back to get him.

Keith spotted him firs, and somehow, the ghostly white creature was behind Starnacht. "My my, but I have not seen a you before," he murmured thoughtfully from only a half step behind Star. "What and who might you be?"
 
"Mmm flattery won't work" she wiggled her fingers "Come on, mimics bangle and I'll forget you stole it" she said seriously. Mimic checked his arm and sighed, not again

Starnacht jumped and quickly grabbed on to Vlad again and tried to hide behind him, taking his warming to heart, this one bad.
 
The twins pouted. "It was lost. We found it," one of them stated. "He's not missing it!"
The other muttered, "We don't have it with us, anyway."

Vlad moved Starnacht behind him and met Keith's gaze squarely. It turned his stomach to look into the red eyes and see the tiny demons waving at him, but he didn't show it. "This one is mine, Keith," he stated. "He is not your concern."

"Oh, but I just want to see!" Keith cooed disappointedly. "What is he?"

"Someone who needs to meet your master. Excuse us, please," Vlad said. He turned his back on Keith and ushered Starnacht forward. He would rather turn his back on Adanya's most unpredictable of beasts, but he had to show a confident front to Keith. He waited until he was several steps away to glance over his shoulder. To his extreme relief, Keith had lost interest and was watching Ling and the ice mage. Vlad sighed in relief.
 
"Well then. I expect it to be returned by tonight or you can forget our deal" she said putting her hand down "And maybe if I'm still awake when you bring it back, I'll have a special prize for you" she added with a slight smile. She did like the twins, they were cute and she wanted to help their bad habit by rewarding good behavior, like returning the bangle.

Star was quick to follow Vlads direction and go where he was told, the pale man gave him chills he didn't like and didn't like he invaded the shadows too.

Felix was just telling someone to go do something when he noticed Vlad "You're late" he noted, then his eyes fell on Star "Who's this?"
 
The twins looked at each other in silent debate. Then they smiled up at Spectra. "We can do that!" they promised. "We will give it back."

Vlad smiled and presented the boy with a bit of a flourish. "Sir, this is Starnacht. He found me today, and he desires to ride with me and help with the work. I humbly ask you to allow him to join. I will be his guardian and look after his needs."
 
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