I will say, you do seem like a smart kid. So, I'll let you in on something I learned when I first arrived.
[Her pose relaxes, just a little bit.]
Whether you come with us willingly or not, you'll be here for some time either way. But, if you come willingly, you can at least negotiate the why of your staying on.
[She motions her head to the carnival.]
Find her. Find the Ringmaster, and tell her the favor you wish for her to grant you in return for your year of service. Whatever it may be, it will be honored. And don't play any of the games, or take any of the food offered to you, until you do. You don't want to earn any unwitting debt before you present yourself to her.
...And don't worry about the admission. Just go in and seek her out.
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[Her pose relaxes, just a little bit.]
Whether you come with us willingly or not, you'll be here for some time either way. But, if you come willingly, you can at least negotiate the why of your staying on.
[She motions her head to the carnival.]
Find her. Find the Ringmaster, and tell her the favor you wish for her to grant you in return for your year of service. Whatever it may be, it will be honored. And don't play any of the games, or take any of the food offered to you, until you do. You don't want to earn any unwitting debt before you present yourself to her.
...And don't worry about the admission. Just go in and seek her out.