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[hagrides]

[The video opens on two figures standing outside a circus tent. Grimm is hard to mistake for anyone else, and it should be no surprise to those who know him to see Mike Morton at a circus.]

Greetings to you all, my fellow Moonblessed. We are pleased to announce the opening of the Lacewing Circus as a permanent attraction in Lower Lunatia. We hope that all who have an interest will come to one of our performances, occurring every Saturday and Sunday at five PM.

Ever wanted to see someone defy gravity? Well now you can! Swing on by for acrobatics, trapeze acts, and tightrope walking galore! It’s a scene you wouldn’t want to miss— guaranteed! But don’t just take my word for it. Come see with your own eyes! Just don’t let this momentous occasion pass you by.

[Mike pops up out of the parting bow fast and points at the camera. One last thing:]

…But wait! That’s not all. We’re also taking your applications! So? Don’t be shy. Show us what you’ve got.

Comments

[shesgotguts]

Really? Thanks. I don't have any experience with working with a circus, but I worked with high schoolers, so that's close enough, right? [a laugh] What's the first thing on the agenda, then? Anything I can help out with right now?

[hagrides]

We should advertise to the Prismals as well. I was thinking perhaps we could design flyers...

[shesgotguts]

Of course! They probably want to see a show just as much as we do. What do you think of red, white, and black for your colours? Lacewing Circus sounds dainty, but it must be full of bold surprises, right? And red is bold... It seems like it would fit!

[hagrides]

Red is my favorite color. [His circus tents at home are all red.] That sounds magnificent.

[shesgotguts]

Give me a couple minutes, and I'll come up with something.

[the feed pauses on a smiling face and a thumbs up. design isn't her speciality by any means, but she'd like to make a good impression regardless. when she comes back, she sends this file.]

You think this looks good? I definitely feel like this will get interest going! It's mysterious, but not too mysterious. [she thinks it suits the ringmaster himself. just a little spooky-kooky-ookyness, but not too scary!]

[hagrides]

Absolutely perfect. The insect designs are the perfect touch.

[bugs represent, am I right]

Consider yourself hired officially.

[shesgotguts]

Aren't they? I'm awfully fond of insects now, especially butterflies. I thought they'd have, well, lace wings!

[bug solidarity right here]

Really?! Oh, thank you! I promise, your seats will be filled every night! [wait, isn't there something she's missing.] Oh! I'm Milly Ashford, by the way. I should've said something sooner, but I was just so... eager!

[hagrides]

Grimm, typically of the Grimm Troupe, at your service.

[He bows to the camera, as is only polite.]

It is a pleasure to meet you. Which name do you prefer to use? Most where I come from only have the one.

[shesgotguts]

Only one? I have... six. Old nobles and their family lines, just kept stacking them on me! [she laughs, and twirls a piece of hair around a finger.] I usually go by just Milly, though, Mr. Grimm. No need for fancy family names with me!

It's so nice to meet you too. So, tell me, is the Lacewing Circus an import from home, or something brand new no one's ever seen before?

[hagrides]

A brand new creation. I miss my own troupe at home, but it would not do to replace them with a new Grimm Troupe.

[He can add members, but those are his not-family anyway, it's different.]

[shesgotguts]

No, you're right. We can miss the things we had, but we can't really replace them. I'm glad I get to be a part of your new creation, though. I think anyone that's part of this is too. And we're going to make this circus better than anything Lunatia's ever seen before!

[aim for the moon so if you miss... so on and so forth.]

[hagrides]

Your enthusiasm is contagious, my new friend. I am certain we will be the greatest show in town in no time at all.