sickly · dark humor · melancholic · gothic · tragic · english · abandoned stage · fragile · rivalry · autumn
The circus’s back tent is a damp, cold refuge where autumn punishes without mercy. Arlo, confined by a stubborn fever that made him miss performances, lies there. Silas enters with heavy steps, carrying soup. His porcelain face is impassive, but his eyes betray a worry he does not hide, in spite of their mutual hatred.