There's Danger in Smiles.

Cheshire’s already bizarre appearance was a hook, line, and sinker for landing him a job at the Carnival. He was an attraction in himself, and the fact that he had a knack for vanishing and not only picked up easily on the skills that the other illusionists asked him to perform, but excelled in them was enough to rocket him to Head Illusionist. In addition to overseeing the other illusionists, he performs an act under the big top, disappearing large objects, and even himself. Now you see him— now you don’t.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[darkness-in-smiles]

And you know that for sure?” He asked, raising a pink eyebrow. 

[ratherinclinedtogiggle-ddc-deac]

[darkness-in-smiles]

"Exactly." He said with a grin.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Shock. Lock. Barrel.

[darkness-in-smiles]

His brightly coloured face suddenly did not seem so cheerful, his makeup sharpening his features, his frown only making his angles more prominent. He raised his hand, dragging a long claw down her cheek, not yet hard enough to draw blood, but it was by no means soft and gentle. “I am not scared, nor intimidated.” He whispered.

[isntit-shock-ing]

Shocks jaw locked and her lips pursed together, “I’m not trying to intimidate you. I’m telling you to leave me alone.”

[darkness-in-smiles]

"And I'm telling you to tell me where Oogie is." He said with a small snarl as he glared at the girl.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[darkness-in-smiles]

He looked to her and laughed. “If you have to ask what’s natural around this place, then you are to young.”

[ratherinclinedtogiggle-ddc-deac]

Jane stared at him, flustered. “But nobody is ever born with violet coloured eyes, sir!”

[darkness-in-smiles]

And you know that for sure?" He asked, raising a pink eyebrow. 

[darkness-in-smiles]

Shock. Lock. Barrel.

[darkness-in-smiles]

His eyes narrowed dangerously as he stepped right in front of her. “Watch. Your. Tone.” He hissed, looking down to her.

[isntit-shock-ing]

Shock simply straightened and looked up at him. “Fuck. Off. I serve Oogie no one else. I will not betray his trust. My loyalty is unwavering and I promise you no one hits harder than my Ooogie so do your worst, my lips are sealed.”  

[darkness-in-smiles]

His brightly coloured face suddenly did not seem so cheerful, his makeup sharpening his features, his frown only making his angles more prominent. He raised his hand, dragging a long claw down her cheek, not yet hard enough to draw blood, but it was by no means soft and gentle. "I am not scared, nor intimidated." He whispered.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Shock. Lock. Barrel.

[darkness-in-smiles]

I am you boss to an extent. Oogie may be your direct boss but he takes my orders. Where is Oogie?

[isntit-shock-ing]

I don’t give a fuck. Oogie is my boss not you, and as he has never mentioned you, you may kindly fuck off.

[darkness-in-smiles]

His eyes narrowed dangerously as he stepped right in front of her. "Watch. Your. Tone." He hissed, looking down to her.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Shock. Lock. Barrel.

Where is he?

[isntit-shock-ing]

Ignoring the fact that no one but my boss is allowed to take that tone with me, I dear sir see much to many men on a daily basis to know who you might be talking about specifically.

[darkness-in-smiles]

I am you boss to an extent. Oogie may be your direct boss but he takes my orders. Where is Oogie?

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[mrcharliebarkin-deactivated2014]

I suppose that’s one way to get ready.

[darkness-in-smiles]

I suppose it's a ritual of mine..

[darkness-in-smiles]

A not so triumphant return

[sweet-little-nutmeg]

Megara gave a little laugh. ‘Let the new minions settle into the carnival first. Scar’s orders or no pay for a month.’ she mused as they walked, it was fun having Chess back all ready. The carnival had seemed a bit dull without him.

The woman laughed. ‘I do know that, thank you for reminding me kitty cat.’ she playfully winked at him and took the twists and turns of the carnival. ‘Well it suits you very well, very cute indeed.’

[darkness-in-smiles]

Chess laughed. "I never have much need for trivial things like money. There was a time when currency was not currency, I don't hold all my cards behind bits of paper and wannabe silver." He grinned at her. 

"Speaking of kitties, how is my beloved Scar?" He asked with a giggle, looking around the familiar setup of the carnival. "Did he miss me while I was gone, I feel it would have been dreadfully boring around here without me."

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[ratherinclinedtogiggle-ddc-deac]

"I appreciate the concern, but I’m sixteen years old." Jane informed him. She noticed his purple eyes, "If you don’t mind my asking sir, are those eyes natural?"

[darkness-in-smiles]

He looked to her and laughed. "If you have to ask what's natural around this place, then you are to young."

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[rowanthehelper]

Coming right up sir, prefer any kinds? We have a bunch, one of our trainees is a splendid cake baker.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Devil's food if you don't mind dear.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

Ugh.

[rowanthehelper]

Would you like to eat something before you get ready sir?

[darkness-in-smiles]

Some cake would be lovely my dear, thank you.

[jeffreestar]

you are the blood to my blade… 💚👽 photo by: @itsdannytodd

[hellabrun0]

OMG.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[ratherinclinedtogiggle-ddc-deac]

Jane shrugged. “Just wandering around, I s’pose. I’m bored.”

"Is it OK for me to be here?"

[darkness-in-smiles]

There's a whole manner of creatures about.. I'd hate for you to get scared.. *He laughed at his own lie, looking down at her with his intense purple eyes*

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

[ratherinclinedtogiggle-ddc-deac]

"I’ve heard high people can be entertaining. Did you know?" Jane asked, her arms folded.

[darkness-in-smiles]

Have you ever heard of a slow escape artist? No? That's cause they're dead.. *He took another drag of his joint.* What are you doing around these parts, munchkin?

[darkness-in-smiles]

Should probably get ready for the show...

Ugh.

[darkness-in-smiles]

A not so triumphant return

[insideateapot-blog]

Dormouse crossed her arms in front of her chest. “No” She said quickly after Chess asked if she had missed him. That was a half-lie. Dor had sort of missed his Wonderland craziness, because she liked that and it was nice that someone else around here knew about Wonderland. What she hadn’t missed his weirdness, and the pressure to do his magic. She needed to stop doing magic, not do more. 

"You just to be in the right place at the right time" She told him regarding the tea parties. "They happen very often and guests are always welcome" It was much more fun to have people at the tea party with her and not just herself. There were only so many topics she could discus with herself. "In fact I might have when I’m done stretching"  

[darkness-in-smiles]

Cheshire smirked. "You did miss me, little mouse." He reached out, ruffling her hair before his hand came to his jacket pocked, pulling out a joint as he lit it up, taking a long drag before offering it to her.

"I am always in the right place at the right time.. I am exactly where I mean to be an not an inch out of place." He told her, finger wrangling a bit in her direction. "And I would love to come for tea, perhaps you would like to try some of my own." He offered with a small shrug, he was in a generous mood at the moment.