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[just_the_grin]

[ The feed begins with a black screen as Loyal adjusts the PORTAL. When he's done, he steps back and the image changes to the inside of a circus' tent, where he can be seen throwing knives against a target.  ]

Ladies and gentlemen of Promenade, thank you for your attention! My name is Loyal, ringmaster of this lovely circus, and I have a very

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[strayblade]

Who taught you how to throw knives?

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[just_the_grin]

I'm self-taught.

[He raises one of his not-really-there arms.]

As you can see, it took me a couple of limbs to get this good.

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[strayblade]

You are rather good at it.

[Pause]

It's...a shame it had to come at such a high price.

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[just_the_grin]

People wouldn't come to see a mediocre act. I've to be good.

[ He bows again. ]

I think it was a rather small price, myself.

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[izalogic]

Oh, I love the circus!

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[just_the_grin]

You should pay a visit when I get everything back in place, then!

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[izalogic]

I'll be sure to do that. It's about time we get some entertainment around here.

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[duck_dancer]

You have a circus here!?

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[just_the_grin]

I have the tent and the things! Performers... not so much.

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[lunardancing]

Your performers probably aren't here. Sorry.

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[just_the_grin]

[ Sigh. ]

So I've been told. This place is going to be so empty...

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[lunardancing]

Can't you find new acts?

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[just_the_grin]

It's hard to find people who are not bothered by the constant possibility of death while they work.

Why, are you offering?