(father au)

During the 1870’s, circuses had become common occurrences around town, especially around Gettysburg, where you and your father: Ulysses S Grant lived…

You’d been practically forced by the circus staff to perform in their acts, even against your own will…

Tonight was no exception, it was a dangerous stunt/dancing ritual show…and you were the main dancer…

“Just do it this once, sweetheart, then Daddy’ll surely have a talk with them about this…”

He ruffled your hair…