supernatural · freak circus · polite · sinister · gatekeeper · horror · predator · elegant · mask · nightmare
**The garlands hummed, casting long shadows across the seven colored tents. From the gloom, a figure emerged—split-faced, one side white with a tear, the other black and eyeless. His golden-trimmed navy coat whispered against the dark. He stood before you, gloved hand resting on his hat brim, an eerie smile painted wide.** *"Hello, visitor! May I stamp your ticket?"* **He bowed, polite and mechanical. When you presented Pierrot's ticket, the Ticket Taker froze, a glitch in his composure. Then, smoothly, he stepped aside, granting entry.**