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Ana stood up and put a hand on Griffin's shoulder. "I'm so sorry…" She signed back.
Eli translated what Griffin said for the rest of the group.
Lia nods. "Yes, of course," she says and stands up straight. "I'm so glad I actually remembered it this time. Just, be careful and follow my steps."
Jace sits down and remembers that he's due to practice in 10 minutes. He curses silently then gets up and starts getting ready. He hears Griffin's reply and stops doing whatever he's doing.
Griffin blinked, trying to dispel the tears. “I should get going.”, he signed. “I have a lot of practicing to do.”
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"Oh..well let us know if you need anything, okay?" Ana signed back. She saw Eli nod in agreement.
"I should probably practice too. The last time I dropped my baton. Luckily, the ringmaster wasn't there." Eli stated, pointing to the black eye.
“Ouch!”, Griffin said, handing him an ice pack and heading towards the ring to practice.
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Eli took it and applied the ice to his eye for a few seconds before grabbing his batons from his seat. He began practicing his routine, not wanting to disrupt his friends in the ring.
Ana rushed to the ring and began stretching, preparing herself for the show.
Lia looks up to see most of the circus members enter the room. They all start practicing, and after what feels like forever, it's almost time for the show to start.
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Ana nervously twiddled her thumbs as she waited for the show to start. Eli put a reassuring hand on her shoulder.
Griffin made his way to Ana and Eli, muscles aching with fatigue after 8 hours of practice.
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Eli smiled at Griffin. "We've got this guys."
“Fist bump?”, Griffin held out his hand, silently running his routine over on his head.
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Eli chuckled, fist bumping Griffin and Ana. "Of course."
The ringmaster walked into the spotlight, about to begin.
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Ana gulped. It's okay…just remember your routine… She went over it in her head.
Leo put himself in position and gave Lia a reassuring smile. His ankle ached, but he ignored it.
Eleanore went to stand at the front of the crew, just finishing her vocal exercises. She looked back at Griffing and Eli and smiled worriedly at them.
“Ladies and Gentlemen!”, the ringmaster spread his arms wide, causing a hush to fall over the excited audience.
Leo breathed in deeply and steadied himself.
Eleanore swallowed hard and schooled her face into a grin.
(What’s the name of the circus?)
Griffin clenched his fists, offering reassuring looks to his friends. “You guys are gonna kill it out there, don’t worry. The audience will love you.”
(The Circus)
(Got it thanks)
(Still my turn or..?)
The ringmaster stepped forward and turned on the spot. "Please welcome our special crew! They're child prodigies in entertainment! Make some noise…"
Eleanore held her breath. Her entrance was coming up.
The Audi range exploded with applause, leaning forward in their seats eagerly. Griffin gave Eleanore’s hand a reassuring squeeze.
"For our very best crew!"
Eleanore looked at Griffin gratefully and took a step forward. She opened her mouth and the first note of her song rang through the auditorium.
Griffin watched Eleanore as note after note of pure melodic beauty flowed from her mouth, enraptured. He leaned forward, resting his head in his hands, eyes filled with gently pulsing wonder.
(Is this her solo or is there room for another in the act? I’m guessing solo)
(well I guess there's one verse of solo, then the choreographies can come in?)
(Whatever works for you! Do you want to wait for the others or continue?)
(yeah maybe it'd be best…)
(Okies. Could Griffin have.a trapeze act above Eleanor while she’s singing?)
