<div class="floatleft">(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3hfahf81x1r7wrq1o1_400.jpg)</div>My name is Lawrence.  The first thing you should know about me, is that that is my name.  Do not call me Larry.  I am still not entirely sure what I should think about this Circus that Elizabeth has created.  When we came in, for those of you who remember, we did everything within our power to bring it back to the ideals that we believed in.  There is no doubt that she has achieved that, but I am beginning to wonder how far she would go to preserve it.  For those who knew me before I “left”, I attempt to remain the same.  Though there is a certain amount of distance.  For those who came shortly after, and may know of my name, I am still uncertain of.  You likely know who I am, but I cannot not help but to wonder what you have heard about the type of person I am.  As for the new folks, I look upon you as equals.  I may have been here before, but I am none the less new.<br/><br/>The circus is stirring about my completely unexpected return.  I do my best not to let it bother me.  When you do not directly question me about it, I am very easy to talk to.  I am as care free with personal space as Elizabeth and her Clowns, but I do not impose myself.  If you approach me, then I will allow it.  So long as you are not lewd, I’ve no issues with contact.  I am rather free of the tongue, and can come off as blunt.  However I try not to offend people, I prefer a peaceful environment.  I am more of a listener than a talker, though I will respond more often then not without censoring myself.  There are times when I refuse to talk about Elizabeth, or the Circus, but it is only if I believe it’s better for the whole for me to not speak.  If you question me about my return?  I tend to grow distant, if not cold when pushed.  I do not care to discuss what brought me back, because I have not figured out what brought me here.<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.  Emphases on Mistress.<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Act, my partner.<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Former lover, Not quite sure if we're even friends now.<br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> There was a time when you were one of the most beautiful, ambitious, fair, and talented women I had ever met.  We were supposed to make this circus into perfection.  You managed to damn near get that done on your own, you even managed to capture The Spirit when we had only dreamed of it.  Now as I return, not even counting the injustices I endured in the past, I am beginning to believe you are allowing the power to go to your head.  The ambition is still there, the talent has increased, the beauty seems to have increased as well.  Fair?  I hardly see it.  I do my best to be cordial, but everyone knows I was never good at acting.<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> You look like you're looking at the boy you let get away every time I see you stealing a glance at me.  But when we speak, you seem like you do not trust me.  Like I came back with intentions on stealing <em>your</em> circus.  I do not know if anyone in the circus knows you quite as well as I do, or they'd see the wavering and uncertainty in your eye whenever we're together.<br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Beyond you throwing me to the streets when Gerald discovered our relationship?  I return, guided by what I now realize was the spirit, and you try insult me by giving me a position as a stage hand.  The only saving grace is that those you have recruited are all incredible, and serve the family well. </div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Chloe</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Name:</strong> Chloe<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> Elizabeths Talent<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Trapeze Act, Spirited.<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Acquaintances <br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> Honestly, I know nothing about her.  I know that she is a brilliant Trapeze artist, and that The Spirit makes her capable of doing things I'd never thought capable.  But she seems a bit like me, she never really approaches me and seems to stick to herself.  She seems like a southern belle, and is incredibly respectful and has great manners.<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> I couldn't tell you if I tried my very best.  She doesn't seem to dislike me, and doesn't seem to know anything about me.  Perhaps that's best.<br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Nothing worth noting.  I've watched her practice on a few occasions, though I am almost positive she didn't realize it.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Mariana</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Name:</strong> Mariana<br/><strong>Position in the circus:</strong> New Talent<br/><strong>Role:</strong> Stage Hand, Circus Engineer<br/><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> Friends<br/><strong>How I feel about you?</strong> I find Mariana to be very intriguing.  She almost has her own way about doing things.  I do not really know if I would consider her shy, so much as possibly just nervous socially?  She is always friendly with me when we speak, and I always try to make sure she is included when we are in a group.  I like that she seems comfortable around me, not everyone does.<br/><strong>How you feel about me?</strong> She approaches me more often then I've seen her approach other people.  I think that means that she likes me, which I am quite pleased with.  I've never tried to change her, be it her personality or her look, and I think that is why she feels so comfortable.  She has me help her in my free time with small aspects of her job, I'm not sure why since she is quite brilliant at it.<br/><strong>What has happened in the past between us?</strong> Simple social meetings.  Outside of groups, I have helped her out with small tasks here or there. </div></div>