<div class="floatleft">(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m57n5ndreK1r7wrq1o1_250.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Chloe M. Mallory<br/><strong>Place within Hierarchy:</strong>Elizabeth's Talent<br/><strong>Role:</strong>Act/ Trapeze Artist<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Big Tent<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>This (http://www.polyvore.com/chloe/set?id=48565323)<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Kinky, Lexie, the twins, Kep<br/><hr/><br/>She nearly snorted in reaction to his idea of family. It was indeed true in some ways but completely wrong in others. Her mouth opened to ask him a question though it did not seem wise. His past was as murky as a swamp, and to venture downward would risk being bitten by what was hidden underneath. Everyone in the circus appeared to have a story. One which was hidden under smiles, jokes, and dazzling performances. Still, it was just like Kay to conjure up the right words to bring a smile and laughter to another even though he used crude humor, which would make her mother tsk and tut unhappily. Normally, Chloe would have mimicked this behavior, but for now, she remained completely undisturbed by it.<br/><br/>Chloe was completely unaware of any surprise she might have caused Kay with her actions. Even if she was known in the circus as a living relic of old and unwanted traditions, there was never a time where she was unwilling to offer a helping hand when it was needed. After all, just moments before at the table, it was her who calmly took the knife away from Kink to stop him from stabbing himself although there were other reasons for the action as well, which would never be spoken aloud to anyone. If anything, Kay smelled more forbidden than foul. Liquor was known to addle one’s mind while ladies of any good reputation did not indulge in smoking since in time it made one’s voice harsh and rough to the ears. There was also the need to maintain the health needed to swing herself from one bar to another night after night.<br/><br/>Whatever happened between them in the moment of polar opposites putting aside differences ended as Kinky returned rather than the person she had just glimpsed beneath the surface of obscurity. She blinked up at him, taking in the change, as she felt herself growing confused but she did not voice anything for fear of making them start to bicker endlessly with each other.<em>Just a little tongue in cheek game of 'chicken'.</em>Her eyebrows lifted then lowered back down at his answer even though she had no idea what he meant by it. His hand was accepted without any thought of hesitation since it was unlike her to be rude even though she felt the need to flee rather than linger at the party. “I am not sure if your game was good or not so it is hard to say if I should be impressed.” The answer was honest as she glanced over at the twins with a genuine smile at them. Well, she was truly smiling at the softer of the two since the other was too wild for her tastes.<br/><br/>So focused on herself, she completely missed Lexie in distress as they began to pass the room. It was only until Kay spoke did she look over at the girl. Almost instantly, she felt genuine sadness. So this is the cost of beauty and sexiness. Whatever ill judgment from earlier was pushed away as she took in each inch of red skin before averting her eyes away to give Lexie privacy. The damage was already done since her skin was imprinted into her mind. The old jar caught her attention out the corner of her eye as she nibbled her lower lip to prevent herself from speaking. It did not exactly look sanitary. But, clowns were a pack, and now more than ever, she felt like it was not her place to speak. The dismissal from Kay was meet with a relieved sigh. “Just give me a moment,” she said softly before turning away from the intimate display between the two.<br/><br/>It appeared as if Lexie was to be envied one second yet adored. She possessed a vibrancy, which did not grace Chloe, while all in the circus seemed to love her. Her hand came up to massage at her temples, pushing such thoughts away. Hurrying, she headed over to pick out some sweats even though her nose wrinkled in distaste. Wearing another person’s clothing seemed beyond vile to her, but there was no other choice in this situation. A few minutes later, she returned then placed the clothing next to the jar on the counter. “I should probably get back,” she explained to both of them though they were not likely to care or notice her departure.<br/><br/>Soft clicks of her heels signaled her arrival as she sat down beside Kep. It appeared as though the party was slowing down. She reached over to place her hand in his as she sought out his eyes with hers. "I apologize for leaving so suddenly. It was wrong of me. I hope I did not offend or upset your night even more." A smile came on her face as she inhaled his scent into her nostrils. Kep. He truly was the anchor of the circus. The need to be as free as Lexie stirred or as wild as Elizabeth inside of her, and the spirit in the air encouraged her. She leaned upward to press her lips to his for a brief second before pulling back to look at him. It was just then she noticed how she'd been behaving right under the noses of the twins, and her face flared with a hint of embarrassment.