2nd Performance | The show is...really...not going on.

[with_the_big_top]

[Video]

[The bracelet video cuts on, to an image of Cerebella looking restless, her chin in the palm of her hand with an elbow resting on a desk. She lets out a long, loud sigh, looking off to the side for a moment before re-focusing her attention on the bracelet video "camera" or whatever it is.]

Okay, I give up. I know I was put here to do something but...what am I supposed to do?? [Frustration tinges Cerebella's voice as she pulls herself off of her hand, twirling her hat on her finger in a seemingly unconscious habit.]

First, they gave me this weird power. Energy Transfer...what am I supposed to even do with that? If anyone needs some energy transferred, I'd really be happy to help, because I just want to feel like I'm doing something here. I'm not even sure what this power actually does, only a vague description of how to use it. So yea, seriously, if anyone needs some energy transferred or whatever I'm all set to do it.

Secondly...I already feel like my performances are getting pretty stale. I mean, I do it out on the street but I want to get more stuff to make it really spectacular! If anybody's got a paying job I can do I would really, really like to do it. I guess I could work in one of those shops the grey people have but...I really don't want to work for them.

It's not that I think they're bad, or anything! They're just...they're just such a drag to be around, you know?? That sounds really bad, doesn't it? I'm not trying to be mean, I promise!

UGH! Can I just...get something to do??

[Cerebella lets out one last growling/whining sort of noise. She's obviously frustrated, and she's reaching for some kind of help or guidance.]

I'm sorry, this is lame. But a circus performing star really starts to get frustrated when she doesn't know what to do.

Even if you just want to talk, I'm cool with that too! I just want something to do. I'm serious about wanting a job, though! I can't perform without income to help me!

I guess I'd better cut this off before I start rambling. Thanks for listening, and I hope to make all of your dreams come true some day!

[With a wink and a wave, Cerebella cuts the video feed.]

Comments

Video

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

I have an idea.

[with_the_big_top]

Really?

Oh, Maya please tell me! I just really need something to do!

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

I'll be generous and offer you a place in my club.

[with_the_big_top]

Really? A club? What kind of club is it?

[Oh god she's SO EXCITED.]

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

...

[Why does she put up with you, Cerebella?]

Martial Arts.

[with_the_big_top]

[Because she was your FIRST FRAN in Asgard, Maya. Plus, c'mon, they just fit so well together.]

Ohhh, that sounds like fun. I really do need to re-learn how to fight without Vice-Versa.

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

I can help with that. Just no intentional shots to the shoulder.

[this_chair]

You could try tightrope walking with backflips.

[with_the_big_top]

I'm not going to hit you on your injured shoulder on purpose!

Jeeze, that would just be mean.

So! What do I...uh...do?

[with_the_big_top]

I need a good place to set up a good rope for tightrope walking.

You may not realize it, but a lot goes into setting up a proper tightrope, you know. So many specific things have to be JUST right!

I want to do it, though.

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

It's healed enough that I don't need the sling anymore, so I've been slowly working that arm back into my routines. I just wanted to make sure you knew.

And we can start by you showing me your basic forms.

[this_chair]

You can't just do it anywhere you want?

[with_the_big_top]

Oh! I can totally show you some good stretches and exercises that can help get it back into shape!

Basic....forms? [Nope, Cerebella is a kid who grew up and learned to fight on the mean streets. No actual martial arts style here.]

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

...you don't have any idea what I'm talking about.

[with_the_big_top]

I really could, I guess, but there's a few stipulations.

It has to be something wide enough I can properly tie the rope and get it tight enough to use. It also has to be high enough for it to be exciting! Would you really want to see a tightrope walker perform over a, like, eight foot drop? That's just not high enough.

And then...I'd also need enough rope for it. Rope costs money, you know!

[with_the_big_top]

That's like...the stuff karate people do, right?

[Why does she feel so stupid, all of a sudden?]

[this_chair]

....how good are you at say, balancing a bowl of liquid while doing tricks?

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

[Because you are stupid?]

Martial Artists. Karate is one style of martial arts. Do I need to teach you the correct way to fight?

[with_the_big_top]

Hey! Don't underestimate me, I've gotten by pretty well on my own skills, you know.

But, I guess without Vice-Versa I'm really going to have to learn a good way to fight. Are you good at it?

[She's really not asking that question to be snide...she's genuinely curious.]

[with_the_big_top]

Hmmm...I can't say I've practiced that much.

I'm sure I could get pretty good at it with some practice, though! What kinds of tricks?

[this_chair]

There's a festival coming up and I'm going to run a ramen stand there. Maybe you could help out and maybe get a few fans while you're at it. I don't know what kind of tricks you could do though.

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

I'm a master of the Natsume Style and the captain of the Juukenbu. So, yes. Very good.

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Would a place on stage of Asgard's first Traveller-run festival be challenging enough?

[with_the_big_top]

That sounds pretty impressive.

If you want to teach me stuff then yea, I'll do it! Don't underestimate me just because I don't know any real martial arts or anything, though! I've been fending for myself most of my life!

[magatama_no_amaterasu]

We'll see how good you are later.