The ringmaster hummed, his long demon tail waving and his harsh red eyes watching his underlings. His grin widened and he pushed down on a button for the fireworks to test how his staff, specifically the newbie, would react.

The clowns, Neku and Meko, jolted and stumbled, but managed to continue juggling. The acrobatic slipped but caught himself in a swift grab, and the vendor didn't even flinch.

"Good job!" He purred.