The autumn has come, and with it the temperatures have dropped and the winds have picked up. The trees in the City, small but thriving now, get red and gold and brown edges to some of their leaves, and...well, there are no birds to fly South, and no South to fly to, but you get the idea
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She didn't anticipate Thorn's reaction, but she explained to him as many different ways as she could that this was just an ordinary carnival and nothing bad was going to happen. Still, as they head to the carnival, she keeps a hand on Thorn's arm, reassuring him as much as she could.
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Schreber has never been to one of these and isn't sure what it's supposed to be like at all, but he wears his best suit and takes Orwell on his shoulder and walks with his cane. He will have to let Sarah keep Thorn from running away back to the house.
Orwell can tell Schreber is excited! Maybe there will be shinies!
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He picks Mel up and they arrive by PINpoint a safe walking distance from the place. During the stroll up to the fairgrounds, they can hear the music playing and watch the lights flicker on the rides as they spin.
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Melinda has the dress that Sarah gave her for Christmas, so she looks like a proper City bird. She holds Gibbs's hand while they walk up, a grin on her face.
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April is trying to pull her mother five different places at once. And Harley chuckles, amused by her daughters enthusiasm.
There is so much to do, she is not sure where to start.
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((John-mun here. I thought I would throw this odd character at you. She's from an AU version of the City, arrived temporarily by way of the Nexus.))
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It does not Harley long to sense that she is being followed. Turning slightly, she spots the young young who seemed to be interested in her. She gives the girl a warm smile, offering out her free hand. "Would you like to join us?"
April is just as warm and welcoming. Brightening with a playful smile at the sight of a new friend.
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Her voice is even and low, almost a monotone, odd for such a young girl. She takes Harley's hand with her free one. "My name is Charlotte Hancock."
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He comes from between some tents, to dodge any possible cover charge, and so he sees Charlotte, Harley and April first. There's a moment where his brain kicks in with some ugly memories, but Charlotte alone is all right. He always felt bad for her, and wonders what's become of her since the little group left the city.
Since he's standing there watching them, and he's a head taller than anybody else, they might notice him too.
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Then she notices Rat and bites her lip, hesitating. She didn't really want to be recognized, but of the little group she ran into before, Rat is the most innocuous. She lifts a hand in a slight wave, face blank.
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He weaves through the crowd to meet them both, giving a slight wave back, but when he reaches them he's uncharacteristically awkward. "Hey Harley, er... Charlotte. I guess this place is a good draw..." He'd find a corner and start busking if he wasn't afraid of getting in trouble for it.
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