Monday.
Another set of performances in full swing from now.
Everybody gathered around the kitchen table, excitedly chattering amongst themselves. Spoons clinked against the ceramic plates as the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee swum through the air.
"Big show today, you guys!" Joel announced, "your acrobat's about to do some crazy things! So if you guys get free early from your performances, you better drag your butts over to my station and watch me in my glory!" he tossed his long hair back, feeling the adrenaline pump through his veins.
"Somebody seems really excited, eh?" Enziel raised a brow, placing a bowl of cereal on the table in front of Elly.
"HECK YEAH I AM!" Joel exclaimed, slamming his hand on the table, causing Latzius to hold onto his coffee cup and cast a quick glare at him.
"I have been practicing my routines fairly well," Irvene smiled, "I'll be walking the tightrope today."
"Woah! So you and Irvene have a combined show?" Zorro chimed in.
"Yeah! That's why I was asking you guys to head on over when all of you are done," Joel took a sip of his latte and leaned back.
A pair of steady footsteps approached the kitchen and stopped, the door opening with a slight creak. There she was, struggling to open her eyes.
"Good morning, guys..." Rachel grumbled, rubbing her eyes.
"Why, good morning to you, sweetheart! Come on in," Joel gestured to the empty seat beside him, grinning.
She made her way through and sat down, meeting eyes with Irvene.
"You feeling alright, dear?" Irvene passed her a cup, "here, I made you some Earl Grey."
"Thank you,"
Rachel took the floral cup from her, savouring the aroma of the freshly made tea. She took a sip from it, immediately feeling the heaviness from her eyes being lifted just a pinch.
"So, Rachel," Joel began, "whose show will you be watching first?" his lips curved to a teasy, but playful smirk.
"Huh?" Rachel set her cup down, "uhhh..."
"Joel, c'mon, man! Don't confuse her like that. She'll do whatever she wants," Enziel chuckled.
Rachel wiped her upper lip, her lips curving into a half smile. "Quite true."
"So...whuf will you fo when everyfun's busy?" Elly spoke.
"Elly, don't speak with your mouth full," Enziel retorted, "we don't need your food particles in other people's plates."
Rachel let out a low giggle. The stuffing of food in one's mouth, reminded her of...him.
Why- just...why?
Tears prickled at the corners of her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away, returning to Elly with a forced, polite smile.
"Oh well...I...might hang out with Latzius and see if he needs help with anything," she replied, taking a quick glance at him.
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Alleyway Hills: The Moving Circus
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