So, how exactly did four powerful beastkin end up captured and displayed at an illegal auction?
Well, the answer was simple.
They went to a horror circus.
Yes. A horror circus.
It was advertised as an immersive horror attraction, similar to a haunted house, except with a circus theme. There were creepy clowns, distorted mirrors, strange puppets, and a giant striped tent that looked as though it had been stolen from a nightmare.
Naturally, Vivienne wanted to try it.
Naturally, the four men objected.
And naturally, their objections meant absolutely nothing.
"It's just a haunted house!" Vivienne insisted, standing in front of the entrance with her enormous teddy bear tucked under one arm. "What's the worst that could happen?"
Ravian stared at her. "Do you want me to answer that honestly?"
"No!"
"Then don't ask stupid questions."
"But it'll be fun!"
Stephano sighed. "We should've gone home after the shooting range."
