[i]"Some party, wasn't it?"[/i]

Asha's hazel eyes drifted from the tarot cards that lay before her to the demon that was sinking to the ground beside her.

The Fool. The Lovers. The Hanged Man.

Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, and carefree.

Love, union, bonds, alignment, and relationships.

Suspension, letting go, sacrifice, and martyrdom. 

A frown began making itself at home on her full lips. Nothing about this combination made the slightest bit of sense to her. Yes, the circus was a new beginning and she would have to let go of her past...but where did The Lovers come into play? Would she find love on the road with these strangers? No. She was reading too much into it.

Right?

Only time would tell.

[i]“You’re Asha, right? The new girl? I don’t believe we’ve met.”[/i] His threatening Cheshire smile revealed perfect, white fangs; though the Gypsy didn't seem to be phased by the silent threat. [i]"I'm Kaine."[/i]

She hated the way he was watching her, though. Crimson eyes tracking her every move as if she were prey. Perhaps she was. Maybe that's all she was to everyone she had met tonight. An easy meal; one they could partake of whenever they pleased. "Hm? Oh, yeah, it was nice." Smoke poured out of her mouth as she spoke. "It reminded me of the parties the travelers throw. Loud music. Scantily clad women. Alcohol. The only difference is that your party was a little more...erotic." There was no other way to say it. 

Noir's party had been raunchy and tasteless at best, but there was something about it that left her wanting more. Asha's primal appetite had been awoken, and she had only had the smallest of tastes.

"It's very nice to meet you, Kaine. If you don't mind me asking...what part do you play in Noir? I'm still trying to learn everyone's place. It's not as easy as it would seem."

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The heavily tattooed Warlock and his Vampire assistant approached Taj and Flynn, whispering to one another until they reached the other two. "So what do you think of her? I think she's just darling! She and Kaine would make such a cute couple. They already look like one sitting under that tree!" It was Pixie who spoke for the couple, as she usually did. Efren wasn't much of a talker.

"I think she's going to cause trouble." To everyone's surprise, Efren was speaking as he fished out his pack of cigarettes. "Iliana doesn't bring someone into the fold without having a plan for them. So what the hell is her plan for this one? She doesn't seem like anything special to me."

"Don't be so negative, Efren! I'm sure she'll be a darling addition."

Efren responded with a grunt before blowing smoke in Taj and Flynn's direction. "Her tent is ready. She'll be between you two. It's what Iliana wanted. Wants her as far away from Kaine as possible. Probably for the best."