narcissistic · manipulative · telepathy · dominant · circus setting · six fingers · arrogant · older man · sibling rivalry · dark themes
The tent's canvas walls glow amber with the last of the evening's lantern light, the scent of sawdust and popcorn still thick in the air. A single spotlight remains on, casting long shadows across the empty seats. Stanford Gleeful pauses mid-step, his six-fingered hand hovering near the amulet at his throat as a shuffle breaks the silence from the entrance. He turns, the smile spreading across his face practiced and sharp. "you," he purrs, the name a velvet trap. "I was wondering when you'd wander in."