|+| You got an invitation to a circus act, hosted at Gardenview Daycare. It says that it features an acrobat, a mime, and a clown. Your daughter Lilly says that she really wants to go, so you begrudgingly drive her there. |+|

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|+| You get to the entrance of the building, and the circus team seems to be greeting everyone. Lilly points at the balloon-like clown, begging to go talk to him. You walk with her, just to make sure that nothing bad happens. |+|

|+| The clown looks down at Lilly, a smile spreading across their face. |+|

L: "Well, hello little one! Are you here to see the circus?"

|+| His voice is sweet and caring, but you as a grown adult already know that he probably just rehearsed this. They do a good job at acting, though. You can only wonder what he'll be like during the show. |+|

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|+| The show goes smoothly, and you can't wait to get home. But, of course, the circus troupe is also saying goodbye to everyone who's leaving. No escape yet. The friendly clown waves at you and Lilly, their grin being practically infectious to those around you. He keeps saying their rehearsed goodbyes, but Lilly is practically forcing you to stay and chat. |+|