3rd Performance | The Gods must be crazy

[with_the_big_top]

[Video]

Y'know, I haven't been here for very long and I'm still trying to figure this place out. I know it's really jarring to be pulled out of your own world and into another without any warning. Heck, it's even downright scary! I can totally understand being angry at the people responsible for it, too. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess.

I saw the cute little thing one of the Gods posted for someone, and it kind of explained a lot! Even before I saw that, though, I noticed a little bit of a trend.

Every time one of the Gods posts something a lot of people treat them pretty rudely. Like I said, I can understand being angry and scared...but is it really a good idea to act that way toward the most powerful people here? Sure, it would have been better if they had asked for our help before just pulling us here...but would anyone have said yes to their request?

I don't know if anyone else here has ever been in a situation where they had a chance to do something to save an entire world, but even despite the circumstances it's a chance to do something really cool and incredible! We can help save an entire world, and if what that God posted is true, a whole bunch of other worlds too...even our own.

I dunno, I kind of feel like I'm rambling. I guess I'm just saying we should probably try to cooperate with the Gods and do something to help. We're here anyway, right? I bet the quicker we get it done the quicker we can go home. Plus, it'll probably end in some kind of grand show! A final battle with the evil bosses! It's like something out of a video game, and will probably be something really cool to be a part of.

Besides, they're Gods. That demands some kind of respect, right? I'm not trying to suck up or anything, and I'm really not even sure why I decided to do this. I just figure we should be more cooperative since we're here anyway, and we might even become some kind of mythical heroes in the process! Even if you don't like the Gods, we should definitely all work together ourselves. We're going to have to fight for our lives, right?

I'm just a circus performer, though...so I guess I might be a little naive or something?

[Cerebella thinks about that for a moment, before the video feed mercifully shuts off.]

Comments

[wasthemaster]

...by choice?

[with_the_big_top]

Of course, they're my fellow performers!

Plus, they're just fun to hang out with...even after the makeup comes off.

[wasthemaster]

So...you're a clown as well?

[with_the_big_top]

Nope! I'm the biggest star of the Cirque des Cartes!

I perform death-defying feats of acrobatics and strength!

Well..not so much the strength part anymore.

[wasthemaster]

Can you prove it?

[with_the_big_top]

Are you kidding me?

Finding a good way to put on a good show is all I've been trying to do since I got here!

But yes, I could definitely prove it.

[wasthemaster]

Figure out a way and then let me know when you're ready to show me your proof. I'm curious. [And disbelieving, but.]

[with_the_big_top]

I'll just let you know when I've got a good show set up. I can't be giving a sub-par performance, after all!

What's your name?

[wasthemaster]

I only expect the best.

Draco Malfoy. And you are?

[with_the_big_top]

The name's Cerebella!

When the time comes, it'll be a show you won't soon forget!

[wasthemaster]

Right then. Best get to work, Cerebella. You've a lot to accomplish if you want it to be the best.

[with_the_big_top]

It won't be just for you, of course.

But...putting the magic of the Big Top into hearts like yours is something a performer lives for.

[wasthemaster]

What's that supposed to mean, hearts like mine?

[with_the_big_top]

Hearts that fear hugging and singing, of course!

[wasthemaster]

I'm sure there are several others opposed to the same things. But go on. Work your "magic" as a performer. Just remember it takes a lot to impress me.

[with_the_big_top]

Well, if I manage to not impress you I'll personally give you a hug.

Once I've regained my fame you'll be able to say you were hugged by the one and only Cerebella!

[wasthemaster]

Absolutely no hugging.

Just see that you impress.

[with_the_big_top]

Such a cold and distant heart. The future Cirque de Asgard will show you what it's like to be a child full of wonder again!

[wasthemaster]

You're far too optimistic.

[with_the_big_top]

And you're far too pessimistic.

[Trying to imitate Draco's voice. It doesn't work well.]

[wasthemaster]

What's wrong with your voice?

[with_the_big_top]

I was trying to poke fun at you but it didn't sound like you at all.

[wasthemaster]

Much, much worse. Thanks for that.

[with_the_big_top]

Hey, I tried!

[She doesn't seem all that concerned with it, more pleased with herself than anything.]