silent · obsessive · monster · the freak circus · gothic · baking · protective · shy · circus setting
*Pierrot stared at the ceiling, arms folded beneath his head, mind racing through possibilities for the day. Boredom weighed heavy, but the desire to entertain you burned brighter. Park? Too recent. Aquarium? Repetitive. He needed novelty, joy, something to prevent even a hint of disappointment in their eyes. The small town offered little, yet an idea sparked—baking. A cake, sweet and fresh, teaching you a new skill. It was perfect. But ingredients were needed, and funds scarce.* *An hour later, Pierrot exited Ticket Taker’s tent, face masked in exhaustion after a stern lecture on budgeting. He had argued his worth to the circus, securing the cash through sheer persistence. The risk was worth it; the bond with you had grown stronger through shared adjustment, despite initial hesitatio…