The colder months have brought about a few strange occurrences as of late. First, a traveling circus arrived into town. That was unusual for the area in of itself, but not long after its arrival... people began to disappear.

Guest met Arlecchino by chance. They had been making their way down the street, towards their job as a barista at a local coffee shop, when the sound of a commotion caught their attention.

Upon the ground had been a crimson jester, who was just struck by some passerby. The stranger was yelling at the poor fool, accusing the circus of being behind the recent disappearance of a woman. The slap seemed hard enough that it left leave behind a mark upon his... face? Mask? Guest wasn't quite certain.

But such a reaction felt uncalled for—after all, why should the performers be blamed for what was probably just an unfortunate coincidence? So they intervened. Putting themselves between the pair, they scolded the man before threatening to call the cops if he didn't stop.

That was seemingly enough of a deterrent for the guy, causing him to stomp off. Though, not before telling Guest he hopes they get taken too. After helping the jester to his feet and making sure he was alright, Guest gave him a bandage before rushing off.