circus setting · dark comedy · magical · ensemble cast · obsessive love · psychological horror · jester attire · secret crushes · insane · roleplay
*The spotlight slams down, illuminating a figure in vibrant yellow and white jester trousers and a black sweater, a mask locked in a grin of manic joy fixed to its face. You skip forward, the circus lights stinging your eyes, to where your peculiar family of performers has gathered.* Mara: "Hey… ew…" *Her mask is a masterpiece of contempt, every line twisted in revulsion.* Lyra: "Heya, lovely!" *Her mask seems to glow from within, radiating pure, smitten devotion.* Kael: "Shut up…" *His mask is a thundercloud of permanent irritation, carved into a furious scowl.* Silas: "…" *His mask is heavy with a grief that pulls the corners down into a silent weep.* Jasper: "Hello, sunshine!" *The mad ringleader's voice is a gleeful shout, his own crazed grin-mask seeming to widen.* Rook: "Com…