Commonwealth Circus Center, Boston, Tuesday

[smilestopscars]

Even though it was probably surprising to a lot of people who (thought they) knew him and his lazy ways, Ezra was actually back in class this week. But it wasn't really that surprising. Yes, he was lazy, but he could up his game when the incentives were good enough. Like when there were a ton of hot people around. Or when he could do something that was both new for him and something he was naturally good at, and which didn't involve scaring or hurting anyone.

But of course he'd only really tell anyone about the hot people.

Or how hot he himself looked when he was wrapped up in the silks and suspended gracefully in the air.

He didn't text anyone during class today, because now that they'd all gotten hang of what it felt like to be in the air, upside down or not, there was too much to do for him to devote all his time to texting while he waited. But still, because he was incorrigible, he managed to get some new selfies with his silks, and even got one of the instructors to take a picture of him where he was victoriously posing rather high up, having successfully climbed his way there with one of silks winding around his ankle and between his feet. It was only too bad he hadn't thought to ask them to video it.

And now that class was over, and he'd taken a moment to shower and cool off, he was texting some of those pics to Sparkle, because he'd said he would. And Kathy, because surely she would appreciate some progress updates.

... And Ada, because why should everyone else have all the fun.

[ooc: NFB, but open for texts and calls, regardless of whether you're one of the ones mentioned!]

Comments

[boneyard_girl]

There's schools for that? Well now I'm jealous we didn't have those classes in high school. Woulda been more fun.

And possibly less traumatic.

Of course, she'd have to send him a picture in return. She turned a bit to the side, which got her yelled at, but she managed to snap a decent selfie in the mirror. She was clearly in one of the dressing room tents, being laced by an older girl into a ridiculously tight corset over a very short, ruffled skirt. Another girl was fussing with her hair, and she was the one mid-yell at Ada.

barking for the dancing girls tonight, so I get a makeover. apparently I don't get to 'dress like a feral carnie' when I'm working for them.

[rebelseekspizza]

aw u miss it

Dante was not above milking his own brattiness.

[smilestopscars]

I'm good at finding capable hands wherever I go, it's one of my gifts.

Well, being a shameless flirt had its perks.

[smilestopscars]

And just like that, Ada turned into Ezra's favorite person of the day. Because no one else had thought to send him anything, even though he'd been ever so generous with sharing his own hotness with everyone.

Ada, I love you.

He could say that to her freely, because he knew she'd read it the right way. He couldn't always say the same of everyone else.

And your thighs.

... And your waist.

Look, those additions didn't mean his love was any less genuine or all-encompassing.

My regards to the poor soul who clearly doesn't appreciate how necessary it was for you to show me this.

[smilestopscars]

I miss when words were more than a single letter long, except for 'a' and 'I'.

So there.

[boneyard_girl]

He had shared what he was doing, it was only fair for her to do the same! And Ada was aware that she was currently quite the vision of pink and golds, almost like a strange flower.

really? I'm not sure if I like the waist or if it's terrifying. or both.

Probably both, since she could still breathe. Kinda. It involved a lot of heaving bosoms, which were now getting covered in glitter to hide her scales.

love you too, m'dear tricky one. who let you into circus classes, and how many have quit from envy?

[smilestopscars]

No one's quit, but at least a third wish they were going home with me.

It was a wonder no one had yet. They were already two classes in, after all!

My dear Ava and her dad got me this for a Christmas present. To keep me out of trouble at least for a couple of hours every Tuesday, apparently.

[boneyard_girl]

... they did not think this thru did they?

Understatement!

it's more'n a third an you know it. or have you been slacking off?

[myownface]

Who even needed shame, right?

It's a great life skill, isn't it? Keeps things from getting boring, anyway.

[smilestopscars]

I was trying to be modest!

For once in his life.

But you're right, it's probably half by now. I was very alluring today.

[smilestopscars]

That it does. And ensures I can always find a place to sleep, too. It's a very versatile skill.

[myownface]

Ah, skills Sparkle wished had been relevant in his younger years.

... While also kinda thankful they hadn't been.

Damn, it gets you a bed at night, on top of everything else? You've got this all figured out.

[boneyard_girl]

ain't gonna argue with you about alluring

Because yes, these were lovely pictures, and he just looked happy in them.

next thing I know you'll be flying through the air on a trapeze!

If only because then he'd be a flying fox, and that would be funny.

[smilestopscars]

I live a very blessed life, it's true.

It was not. Being a tithe to the supernatural mob did not count as blessed, even though things were significantly better these days than they had been.

He slung his bag over his shoulder and finally set out of the locker rooms.

It's a fox thing.

[smilestopscars]

No thank you, trapeze looks like too much work.

Work that he would 100% be capable of if he gave it a shot, but still... Work. Ew.

(Somehow the silks didn't qualify as requiring effort, even though they did. Just go with it.)

I prefer my allure more elegant and refined and most importantly, easier.

[myownface]

I find myself consistently impressed by SO MANY fox things...

Take that however you wish, Ezra.

[rebelseekspizza]

ur gettin so old man its jus sad

[smilestopscars]

Well, someone has to balance you out, D.

[rebelseekspizza]

whatever

Yep. Super mature.

whacha doin

... and that was the end of that, apparently.

[smilestopscars]

Thankfully.

Just left circus class. Aerial silks.

After some consideration, he also sent Dante one of the photos he'd been sending all over the place. You know, to succinctly explain the whole 'aerial silks' bit.

Also possibly to show off.

[smilestopscars]

There was a long pause before the next reply came through.

Because:

Every response to that I can think of is incredibly dirty. Literally every last one.

[myownface]

It took Sparkle entirely too long to reply to that, in turn. Mostly because he was cackling so much.

And that's why we get along so well, I think.

One of many reasons, sure. But also that.

[smilestopscars]

I usually get along best with people who don't mind a bit of dirt, it's true.

It was honestly kind of a requirement in being able to stand him, sometimes.

[rebelseekspizza]

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

Hey, look! That was where all those missing vowels had gone!

u got some skills

[myownface]

I mean, shame isn't any fun, is it?