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[atouts]

[ And now for something unrelated to Pokemon, faeries, and even Greysol, delivered in his more or less constant deadpan, as if this news, in particular, is somehow as exciting as watching paint dry. ]

If you are a carnival worker who has been given an extra job under the Acquisitioner, I would highly suggest answering this as soon as you possibly can. Failing that, I will come find you.

[ Definitely not a threat... right? It doesn't sound like one, honestly, but considering he can show up anywhere that has enough shadows in it, well... ]

For the rest of you, and assuming there are some who are new among you, this is John Childermass. I've been promoted from magician to a supervisory role. If you are in need of something being collected for you that the carnival is currently unable to provide, submit a request through your supervisor.

If you are lacking in one, we can work something else out. [ And here, there's a pause. A very, very short one, but one nonetheless. ] Assuming, of course, that you aren't a blatant troublemaker or asking for anything ridiculous.

[ That's all, folks. You are now free to continue on with your day. ]

Comments

[soft_focus]

...So you're my boss now?

[This is a Child speaking. A 'sounds more like grade 1' child. Welp.]

[atouts]

[ Yeah, Childermass was a child thief himself, that means so very little to him. ]

If the Ringmaster has told you that you'll be stealing or talking people out of their hard-earned valuables, then yes, I am. [ And even though that still really does mean little to him, he still has to ask, ] Who is this and how old are you?

[soft_focus]

Reira Akaba.

....I don't know but Yuuya says he thinks 7.

...I liked 18 more.... [Foster said it was the age you could just not listen to anyone, see.]

[whattaprick]

Finally. Does this mean I can get my cigarettes from you now?

[ PRIORITIES, MY DUDE ]

[atouts]

Well, you are your own supervisor, so I suppose you must.

[ Lambert, really? ]

[whattaprick]

How about monster parts?

[kingsroads]

What?! Why am I just learning this now?

[ because buddy, the world doesn't revolve around you ]

[atouts]

Because the only person who would have known before now is the Ringmaster. I didn't bother to tell anyone else.

[kingsroads]

Honestly, that doesn't surprise me.

[ John "secretive bastard" Chidermass. ]

Anyway, congratulations on your new appointment. I assume this means I can borrow Baker for my act?

[anti_nonsense]

[Well, at least this explains how all his stuff disappeared out of the blue.]

I'd help you move, but... it looks like you got it.

[Also, no she wouldn't.]

[atouts]

It was only a matter of tossing a bag or two through the shadows, but thank you for the thought.

[ Yeah, he wasn't even going to ask because no, she wouldn't. ]

I'm sure you'll be happy to know Baker is coming with me.

[anti_nonsense]

You're right about that. No more barking or slobbering... I can finally rest easy without that mutt around.

[Well, maybe she'll miss him a little. Rita doesn't hate Baker nearly as much as she insists she does. But also, he is too damn big for a dog.]

[destiny_key]

...Why?

[That could refer to so many things. Why would he want you to steal things? Why would the Ringmaster make you Acquisitioner? Why a lot of things.]

I mean, congratulations. But also why?

[atouts]

You'll have to be more specific, Mr. Sora.

[ ...because what is his last name even? Childermass doesn't know. ]

Why what?

[destiny_key]

...Since when have you called me 'Mister'? You're, like, way older than me anyway.

And just. Why everything.

[hippocarnival]

Oh, congratulations! [Yuya assumes this is a good thing, anyway.] I guess you won't be performing at all anymore?

[atouts]

[ It is! Kind of. ]

That very well may be the case. A pity Baker never got to go through his act, but I think he'll be happy no matter what we end up doing.

[hippocarnival]

Maybe you could do a farewell act? [But that's just from Yuya, who happens to love performing.

There's a pause.] Acquisitioner is all about getting things for the carnival, right? Like... uh, stealing?

[moonfang]

I dunno, is "thief" under the Acquisitioner?

[atouts]

It is.

[ Oh God, he knows this voice. That one guy who was around for the Ringmaster exploding. ]

So that makes two thieves now... hm... I'll be asking you to demonstrate how well you manage the job, same as Ms. Akaba. I want to know what I have to work with here.

[moonfang]

[YEP. HEY CROW BOY]

Well I'm kind of like a ghost, so. Without my fake body, these scrubs don't even know I'm here. Whatcha want?

[prazerbutterfly]

You will come find them? Is there punishment for failing to answer your summons, Mister Childermass?

[Says the conman yet to out himself as a conman quite yet.]

[atouts]

That would be for them to find out, Mr. Mikk, if they do fail to do so.

[periphrasing]

Finally... It's about time someone stepped up into one of the vacant supervisory roles. Which trailer are they moving you into?

[atouts]

I'll be in trailer six.

[ As far away from everyone else as he can possibly get, of course. ]