<div class="floatright">(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv301/mh0916/girlinsuspenders.jpg)</div>I’m<strong>Mariana</strong>. I’m not sure what to really say – I build things, I fix things, and I have this strange passion for contortionism and gymnastics - Although no one really knows about those last things. I am new to the circus and it is by far one of the greatest jobs I’ve had even if I’m having trouble getting along sometimes. I am nice, just honest; if you don’t want to hear the absolute truth I would ask someone else. It’s not that I’m being deliberately mean – I just do not see the point in lying. I am working on being better about that but it’s a slow process. I am just a tomboy who views the world as one gigantic engineering wonder. I will rig anything for you, build anything, and make it as safe as possible – I always love a new challenge and am the hardest worker you will ever meet, which makes up for my slightly awkward social skills.<br/><br/>I like meeting new people, and despite what people think I have and can be intimate with others – it’s just been awhile. I take great pride in my work and will get angry if my skills are doubted. It takes a lot to make me real pissed but pry about my past, doubt my abilities, make false accusations about me or, mess with the people I care about, and you will bring out my rage. Other than that I’m just an awkward tomboy working her butt off – earning her place and starting another life.<br/><br/><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Elizabeth</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Name:</strong> Elizabeth<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> Ring Mistress<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Act<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> My employer – friendly acquaintance. <br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> I don’t know much about Elizabeth. She’s been nice and it’s amazing to have an official employer. I get nervous around her sometimes thinking she could get rid of me at anytime – she has a very strong commanding presence that I am not quite used to. <br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> I’m pretty sure she likes me and she knows I do an excellent job. I feel like she wants to know more about me but is still forming her own ideas. <br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> The day she paid me I was ecstatic and hugged her. Not something I usually do – I felt truly appreciated and didn’t think I’d be getting money at all. I was just happy to have a place to live, food to eat, and a new life. <br/></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Lawrence</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Name:</strong> Lawrence<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> Elizabeth’s Talent... I think.<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Act<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Friends<br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> Lawrence like others have been quite welcoming. He talks to me and includes me in things even if it’s just hanging out after a show with a group. I may or may not have a secret crush on him  - he doesn’t gossip and I like that. I won’t act on it but he’s one of the few I will approach to talk more easily with. He doesn't try to pry into my life so I won't pry into his I just can’t help to want to know more about him.<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> Like others I think he likes me. One of the few that doesn’t think I should change my “look”. I have a hard time telling what people think about me, especially with him.<br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Nothing really. Just the usual nice common courtesies... one time he handed me my wrench when I needed it. That’s about the extent of things.<br/></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Chloe</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <br/><strong>Name:</strong> Chloe<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> Elizabeth’s Talent<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Act<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Builder and Fixer for the flyer.<br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> She’s nice and respects my work and I enjoy keeping her flying through the air. I like being around her when she’s not trying to change my wardrobe – it’s subtle hints but I just don’t get it, you can’t wear a tool belt and a dress. She gives me outside projects which test both of our abilities and I love it. <br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> I think she likes me, for the most part. Although my blunt attitude I think gets to her. <br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> I created some practice and training equipment and whenever I get innovative she always appreciates my creativity when it comes to her contraptions.<br/></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Kepler</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Name:</strong> Kepler<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> Elizabeth’s Talent<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Circus Hand<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Acquaintances/growing friendship.<br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> He’s nice and we are starting the beginning of a friendship. Neither of us really open up to each other and I can’t help but blush around him sometimes. He’s quite handsome – something that’s taking some getting used to for me.<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> He see’s me as one of his girls but still understands I can handle myself for the most part. Our friendship is growing slowly.<br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Not much, I’m still new and we chat from time to time. Nothing real exciting.<br/></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Lexie</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <br/><strong>Name:</strong> Lexie<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> New Talent – like me.<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Clown<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Friend <br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> She’s incredibly sweet and seems okay with my "weirdness". Sometimes I feel there is knowledge or something I could share with her but I don’t know how or what really. I like watching her perform and the gymnast in me lives vicariously through her (although I never told her this).<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> We get along well and she’s slowly trying to pull me out of my shell which is cute and at times annoying. She’s the only one I really talk with socially when I’m not working.<br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Not much just a growing friendship – She is bubbly and fun while I’m realistic and, well, not sure how to have fun. We are an odd pairing but it seems to works well.<br/></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Kinky</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Name:</strong> Kinky<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> Elizabeth’s Talent <br/><strong>Role:</strong> Clown<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> I... don’t even know.<br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> To say he’s an interesting character would be a drastic understatement. He respects my work and understands my talent and I put up with his interesting personality. I can laugh at his jokes but I do take things far more seriously than him.<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> He likes my work and knows he can come to me when he needs something. He likes me I think, but it’s hard to tell with him. <br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Nothing. <br/></div></div>