"Don't look at me like that you stupid elephant." I continued to stare at Kory talking to the elephants as when we entered Wonders' and Starlight Big Top, the acrobat was located all the way on top of the tightrope. Elliot had volunteered to face his fear and walk across the tightrope if he was truly afraid of heights. Two of them in different areas of the circus as I was nearby Mr. Wonders keeping an eye on Kory. It looked like Kory was making an attempt to face his fear with the elephants. Which again, I still don't fully understand his fear of them.

"Don't look so worried. Your friend is in good hands with the elephants, as Ms. Starlight is keeping an eye on your other friend above ground.." I smiled, "Thank you Mr. Wonders..I very much appreciate it.." he smiled back and shouted towards Kory, "If I may say a word! She is not a stupid elephant! Stella is the most loving one out of her kind!" Kory looked over and yelled back,  "Are the other ones cold hearted!" Mr. Wonders laughed, "Very funny..my friend but no! They are just more shy and a bit timid if you push their buttons!"

He looked back at me, "I'll be back, I am just gonna go give him a gentle nudge as just staring won't help him break this fear." I nodded and went over to the pole that Elliot had climbed up to receive the riddle. I saw him and Ms. Starlight climbing down as the acrobat had bowed, "You were quite comfortable up there..have you done tightrope walking before Mr. Donnelly..", "Please call me Elliot..and no it was the first time I did that." Ms. Starlight smiled, "Well you're quite the natural.."

She stares over at Mr. Wonder and Kory, "I better go help them..Stella is more of a mama girl then a fathers girl.." she giggled and left as I stared at Elliot, "So are you truly afraid of heights.." I asked him as he looked at me, "What do you mean? Of course I am..", "I find that hard to believe Eli.." He kept looking at me as I kept glaring at him, eventually he broke and told me it was a big white lie. He told me he only lied to help comfort Kory out with his odd fear of Elephants.

"Lying isn't the right thing to do though..once he comes back here it would be best to tell him the truth.." he had sighed, "I suppose you're right..but what would you do if you were in my position after being told a weird fear from a stranger who is slowly becoming your friend.", "Telling the truth right away instead of making up a lie..I've grown up with two liars in the family and only one still talks to me and I don't have a choice but to talk back." I sighed, "Anyways what is the next riddle.." he handed it to me as I read it aloud.

Dear Elliot,

Congrats on soaring through the sky, as this next one is classic.

This is one of my favorite things as it reminds me

of my late childhood here in Bluefields.

A thunder from down under, A meteor in the sky, Yet all the people laughing, and no one has yet died!

What am I?

Sincerely, @RiddleMeThis

P.S.

Craving for a snack? Here is another

riddle to soothe it until it gets dark.

I soften under pressure, I crack when I get dry, But here I'm all explosive, I'll never know quite why.

Riddle #3 and Riddle #4

I raised a brow as I knew exactly who @RiddleMeThis, as it started to all make sense, but why would he lie in the first place by saying he had no interest at all to Elliot. But instead wanting to admit through riddles to impress him. It was like a wild goose chase when the goose was right infront of me and Elliot. But only I knew it and knew he wouldn't admit it to me. "Well the first one is Fireworks and the second one is Popcorn. Again these riddles are quite easy.", "Yeah easy..easy as pie.."

I stared at Kory from afar as he eventually was able to pet Stella and feed her, "Way to go Kory!" Elliot yelled as I looked above and saw the acrobat coming down, "Why don't you go say Hi to Stella for a while..she is considered the sweetest one out of them all." Elliot laughed, "You gonna join in or is it just me..", "I'll catch up just got to do something really quick.." he nodded and walked over just when the acrobat climbed off the ladder.

"Excuse me." she looked over, "How may I help you.." she asked, "By any chance do you know @RiddleMeThis is?" she nodded, "Yes but I've been sworn to keep it a secret..", "What if I say a name..would you be able to deny or answer me.." she shrugged, "I would highly recommend you don't..you don't want to push the buttons of acrobat.." I sighed, "Is it Kory Griffins.."  I mumbled, she had also sighed, "I suppose telling you would relieve the stress..I've been sensing through you.." she looked at me and looked around us making sure it was just us two, "It is indeed him.."