Q. Where is the circus?
A. The circus is beyond the legal limits of the city.
Q. When is the circus?
A. The circus is now and then and beyond which no-one knows.
Q. Will I be able to attend the circus?
A. It is none of our concern.
Q. Will I be able to leave the circus?
A. No
Q. Will there be animals at the circus?
A. Only after dark.
Q. When will it be dark?
A. When the lights go off.
Q. When will it be over?
A. When the screaming stops.
Q. What then?
A. Survivors may apply for refunds at the ticket pit.
Q. Can I please come to the circus?
A. We can all come to the circus.
Q. I’d prefer it if only I could go
A. The circus is for all of us and all of us alone.
Q. I have my own arm.
A. You’re hired.
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Notes:
1. Written on June 29th, 2016
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