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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

[atouts]

You mean Ms. Akaba?

[ Well, he only has three workers, so it must be. ]

I have no intentions of sending anyone into anything I don't think they can handle on their own or, at least, with backup. If she has a tendency to wander into danger on her own, however, there's only so much I can guarantee.

[ He isn't inclined to babysit anyone besides one Jonathan Strange, unfortunately. ]

[soft_focus]

I will!

...Do you want me to come there now? I can do that.... [It's pretty easy.]

[kingsroads]

Yes, but existing solely makes them upset. I wish to make them livid.

[ petty, of course not, he's not petty in the slightest. ]

[moonfang]

[One of the few out here with a Daemon almost exactly like him. Zangetsu has very few, if any, hidden traits for his little weasel soul to draw on]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Whatever. I'll keep her on a leash, don't worry. I'll bring you your stupid hats before nightfall.

[hippocarnival]

I guess that's all I can really ask for. [Hopefully Childermass has reasonable limits for a seven year old. He can't believe he's actually wishing for Reiji to be here.]

[anti_nonsense]

I-It's not like I need help with flying, though.

[Says the girl who's had wings for a few weeks now and still... isn't flying.]

[atouts]

Hmm. A little repetition never hurt anyone.

[ But since he, hopefully, won't be punishing anyone at all, then it shouldn't be a problem. Right? Right.

No comment about the praise, however. He offered him a compliment. He won't acknowledge it a second time. ]

Though no, I'm not expecting anything else beyond the cigarettes for now. Keep what you will, hand out the rest at your own discretion.

[atouts]

[ Right, sure, of course not, though he doesn't allow any sarcasm or doubt towards her statement creep into his words. That wouldn't help anyone. ]

Ah, of course. As you say, then. Though if you ever care for a few additional pointers, I won't be hard to find.

[atouts]

Or I can find you later. It doesn't matter much either way.

[ Considering he can fly and also hop around from shadow to shadow, that's really true. ]

As I said, I have a few questions for the Nightrider's daemon first. What you've found won't make much sense to me otherwise.

I bet 'menagerie' sounds super weird through a kid's vocal inflections pfff

[soft_focus]

....Ummmm.... [Right where is this.... ....] ....I'm near the menagerie.

I brought a new animal. [Congrats on the new Tektite, Carnival.]

[prazerbutterfly]

I would disagree given a reputation can get someone killed but there is no need to further discuss that.

[But Childermass. He loves compliments and attention.] I'll get it out of the way tonight. I'd hate to spoil your new role so soon.

[destiny_key]

[So, you stole stuff. Great.]

Like, rare books or something?

[atouts]

Yes. Like rare books or something.