[✪] Back Stage

@Heechul It was only when Onew tripped over the said person he was meant to meet that he realized he was going to meet. "G-gah! Ooof! SO SORRY!" he shouted, the whole time he made his descent. It seemed old habits did die hard, even when he'd spent so much time just to himself, he still didn't manage to keep control on himself and his magic. There were a few cards and other trinkets that spewed out of his sleeves and whatnot, but he managed to reign some of it in. "Heechul?" he called from the place he was buried in, trying to push aside feather boas. "Is that you? I'm sorry I'm late..."

While waiting for the ringmaster to come around to the Back Stage, Heechul had occupied his time with exploring a small part of the said area. A lot of time seemed to have passed while he busied himself, and that was starting to concern him, if not annoy him just a tad. Heechul was an impatient person, that was a fact that couldn't be argued with, but with a close friend like Onew, he felt like ought to be obligated to not grow to be so agitated with the lateness of the latter. He reasoned with himself that he was just restless and exhausted, just like usual these days, and that such feelings were dragging on the wait. The man shrugged his shoulders and plopped himself in a large box of costumes and plush props, deciding that he could rest there until Onew came to him.

This was not the first time that Onew had walked in and found himself lost. However, this was the first time that it had taken him over an hour to find one simple part of the circus. Especially this part, the place he'd visited more than once in his life time and had had more than one opportunity to explore. It was ridiculous how out of tune he was with his own circus. Well. That was all going to be changed now that he was starting to restore the circus and nurse it back to life. Speaking of which... He was supposed to meet someone here, no...? Perhaps he was... His mind was drawing blanks and he couldn't quite remember who he was meant to meet... Perhaps the person had left already? Especially if he'd made them wait for more than an hour... Hmm... He really hoped the person had lingered around. (HEECHUL)

Amber decided to take one of the cubs out of the cage and explore the circus. They ended up backstage and cradling her cub in her arms. "This place is cool, isn't it." Nuzzling the animal close to her body.

@Yuri @Yoona [ is a posting order fine? Like, me (since i'm starting), Yuri, then Yoona? ]

Her hand rubbed the back of her neck and she stared down at the prop bin. Or should she say bins. There were so many, much more than what she was used to. Victoria smiled some and moved away from the crates. Since she wasn't scheduled to be in the show-- most likely because she was new -- she didn't have much to do. Everything seemed to be in order here, well organized, too. Victoria lounged on a couch then, smiling slightly still. This was good.

Sungmin observes what Kyuhyun did carefully, trying to do the same thing that the latter did. He spins the top of the microphone open before blowing on the soft spot. Sungmin smiled brightly then nods when he did what Kyuhyun did, only he was not sure that he'd do it right.

He could tell Sungmin was very eager to learn how to do what a technician does; so Kyuhyun walked over to him and instructed him how to do it. "Ok, first you need to turn it on to see if it works if not, then open the top like this," Kyuhyun showed him spinning the top open and blew in the soft spot of the microphone. "do you get it?"

He giggled before smiling brightly at the taller. "You're welcome, Kyuhyun." he replied as he tries to keep up with Kyuhyun's pace because he has a short leg which made him mentally pouted. Sungmin hold the microphone, puffing up his cheeks when Kyuhyun grinned. He looks Kyuhyun that was fixing the microphone before nodding his head when the latter asked him. "Show me, show me..." he said eagerly.

@Sungmin Kyuhyun was touched by Sungmin's words; "awe, that's really sweet. See, comments like that make me love what I do. Thanks Sungmin." Kyuhyun said with a warm bright smile. Kyuhyun and Sungmin finally walked into the audio booth and handed Sungmin a microphone, "Oh yeah, I would definitely love to see how you do that." Kyuhyun responded with a nod and a grin while fixing the microphone. "Alright, Sungmin... are you ready to learn how to fix this?"

Sungmin nodded as he gave the latter a bright smile. "Lets go, lets go!" he giggled softly. "The circus wouldn't be so bright and cheerful if you're not around, you know...?" he smiled at Kyuhyun once again. "I can show how I train the elephants later after you finish your job, if you want?" he asked as he tilts his head.

@Sungmin He smiled as Sungmin followed him to get his tools. "Alright, I got my tools. Let's go to the audio booth and fix these microphones." Kyuhyun said with a smile. "I really haven't showed anyone my work, you're the first to actually have interest in what I do."

"Okay, Kyuhyun." Sungmin nodded as he follows Kyuhyun that was pretty eager to show him. By a simple judge of Kyuhyun's way, Sungmin can tell that the latter was passionate of his work.

@Sungmin Kyuhyun waited in anticipation wondering if Sungmin would take up on his offer. When he said yes a bright smile grew on his face. "ok, cmon! I can't wait to show you."

"It's a pleasure meeting you too, Kyuhyun! Yup, an elephant trainer." Sungmin giggled softly as he looks at Kyuhyun talking to himself. "Thank you!" Sungmin nodded slightly before tilting his head while tapping his chin. Thinking of what he's deciding. "It sounds interesting, yes I want to help you." he accepted Kyhyun's offer.

Kyuhyun smiled sweetly as they shook hands, "it's really nice to meet you, Sungmin! and wow! Elephant trainer huh?" nods to himself finding it really cool, "Wow! That's really awesome." Kyuhyun smiled, "Hey ummm I was gonna go get my tools to fix some microphones wanna help?

"It's okay, you seem to busy with your job, so I understand." Sungmin giggled, looking at how the latter was reacting. "You're so silly... Hello, my name is Sungmin and I'm the new elephant trainer here." he smiled back as brightly as the latter, stretching his hand to shake Kyuhyun's hand.

"Oh no, no! I should apologize. I'm the one who should be alert of my surroundings." Kyuhyun exclaimed to him but felt a little dumbfounded and lightly hit his own forehead. "Aish, where are my manners? Hi, I'm Kyuhyun the technician of the circus." He exclaimed with a bright wide smile holding out his hand to the man.

Sungmin was leaning down to check the crates that was full of costumes, standing after a moment before widening his eyes when a man almost bumped into him. "Oh no, I'm the one who should be sorry since I'm the one who came here quietly." he mumbled, looking down while he fiddles around with his fingers.

Kyuhyun suddenly remembered he left his tools on the stage of the circus and walked out the door to go get them but out of nowhere was startled by a man he almost bumped in to. "Oh hey! I'm sorry, we almost ran into each other. I didn't think no one was here." Kyuhyun stated as he placed one hand on his hips and the other ruffling the back of his hair.

Out of curiosity, Sungmin walks around the circus area. Eyes scanning around all the bright lights and exciting music making himself smiling happily. His eyes then fixed to a room where there was many stuffs scattered around. He decided to walk into the room as he studies it, not noticing there was someone inside the room.

Kyuhyun was up in the audio booth fixing the microphones and placing them in their pouches. He was just sitting there working minding his business, he really didn't expect anyone would come by.

(Yeah, I can start in your room.)

Jonghyun eyed him, a seductive smirk gracing his features as he made a mock bow.
"Why, of course. I can assure you that this performance will blow your mind and overwhelm the sense. Surely my talents will be able to meet the standards of such a refined audience, wouldn't you say?"
Even though the sight before him of Heechul adorned with two winding snakes was probably supposed to be weird or something like that, Jonghyun just found it interesting. He privately mused at how it gave the other an almost surreal air about him, enticing and yet deadly. That, he had no problem playing with. In fact, Jonghyun found himself itching to test Heechul's limits, to see how far he could push the fire bender until he broke. It was an animalistic desire, one that would be better left alone, but it twisted with the thin thread of lust weaving through him and became impossible to ignore. Of course, that really just added to the fun of it. Jonghyun was willing to bet that Heechul might even be able to match him, a theory that was not all unlikely but still left undetermined.
"The show is this evening in my room. I'm sure I'll be able to have you simply begging for more by the intermission, Heechul."
His voice came out almost as a purr, fingertips lightly brushing against the other's thigh as he walked past Heechul and towards the exit of the tent. He'd be waiting, alright. There was just too much he'd be missing out on if he bailed now. This was new. It was real. For the first time in forever, Jonghyun felt /alive/. He fed off of the thrill, excitement barely muted by self control as he made his way back to his room to prepare a few things.
[[So, um..... move to my room?]]

**@Jonghyun OTL

@Heechul "Only if you ensure that you'll make it exciting, and put in the best of your abilities to keep me entertained." He replied, his words continuing on getting more and more tainted with a suggestive feel. This fairly provocative conversation with Jonghyun was... Fun. And it only fired him up more and more, promising a definite 'bang' as the final outcome; pun possibly intended. The elder man stood up carefully, not wanting to disrupt the content nature that the snake around his neck currently held. Once standing, and sure that the serpent was still comfortable, Heechul made his way over to where his own snake lay inside of the beautifully crafted hat. He crouched down and held out his hand directly in front of the snake, letting it slither up his arm without any hesitation or defiance. His pet had no problems with the other serpent that was still laced around his neck, and the latter of the two animals seemed to not have any issues either. "There we go~"

@Heechul "Hmm? Then I'll be sure to give you an exclusive private show after this ordeal, if you'll attend."
He said playfully, privately mystified at how... comfortable it felt to be flirting so casually like this. Jonghyun had always assumed that his almost playboy nature was something given to him, forced into his identity until it had become second instinct, just like everything else he detested about himself. But somehow, talking to Heechul, he found himself slipping into that persona in a way that wasn't entirely unnatural. He /liked/ it, and that was something that excited him and frightened him at the same time. Finally, he seemed to be getting somewhere. But everything, the time and place and relationship with the person talking to him, was so wrong... wasn't it?
"But I don't really fancy dying early, so I think you can handle this."
He concluded, stepping back from the hat and its dangerous occupant and gesturing for Heechul to join him. The words tasted a bit odd in his mouth, the one that wasn't used to truth or casual conversation, but not altogether bad. Maybe Jonghyun could get used to this. And his offer from earlier for Heechul still stood. It had been a long time since Jonghyun had engaged in... pleasurable activities. Maybe it was time to stop running so much.

@Seohyun Kyuhyun still a bit frustrated he managed to hear a soft giggle, he then turned his attention to it wondering who it was. He looked down from.the catwalk and saw her, "oh uh hello," Kyuhyun waved. "Oh thank you for the offer, I just wish I knew what was wrong with it." he raised his voice so she could hear him since he was pretty high from the ground. 'Hmmm...' He thought to himself then shouted back at her, "would you like to learn how? Maybe you can help me... Come on up!" Kyuhyun signalled her up.

@Kyuhyun Seohyun stared at the man--no, technician in wonder, watching him yell at the light in frustration. An innocent giggle escaped her lips as she quickly covered , eyes wide. She hoped he didn't think she was making fun of him or anything, it was just...cute to see someone get so frustrated at a light. "I would help...but I can't do that sort of thing," Seohyun admitted, looking at the floor, her wavy hair falling messily over part of her face.

Kyuhyun walked into the tent with his tool belt and with electric gloves on ready to work on a stage light that had a shortage making some light go out. Kyuhyun being the technician of the circus family he walked up the ladder leading to the catwalk. As he finally made it up there, he made his way to the damaged light and started putting his attention on it. Until he started to get frustrated, "Ah! You dumb light. Why aren't you working?!!" Kyuhyun yelled at the light as if it would tell him. He was so focused that he probably wouldn't notice anyone coming in. Or so he thought.

Heechul only watched when the man was testing his curiosity by almost touching the elder's skin, causing him to smirk and chuckle even more. "Ahh, my skin isn't actually boiling, because I'm not forcing it to. Only my insides are flaming.." He assumed that his words had answered Jonghyun's inquisitiveness. His brows raised at the latter's words, a bit surprised from the sudden provocativeness that came from them. The fact that such things were said really didn't surprise him, it was just the suddenness of their appearance. "Only the best of the best can make me boil and seethe from their.. Performance." Heechul's reply was casual and natural for him, due to the fact that he really had no problems with talking about things of the ual kinds with other people. He only shrugged when Jonghyun had gone to search again, figuring that the situation was a bit too awkward for the other's liking. As a few more minutes of searching passed, Heechul had heard the other man speak once again, this time on the topic of his snake. "If you wanna possibly get bit by a fairly venomous snake while trying to capture it, be my guess. Just don't be pulling any knives on it." He turned his attention to where Jonghyun was located, "But if not, I can handle it. Two snakes is no problem for me."