So I had this hype opportunity to make a chapter and I used it on this story because I'd like to finish it quickly before I cease to chase away my disinterest. So anyways, here we go xDDD

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Noah waved at Billy as she and Oddman exited the tent. The cat-faced individual gave her a little salute, remaining seated on the bench he was previously at.

"He purred. That was cute."

Noah said, earning a small laugh from the man beside her.

"I see. Are you and Billy friends by now?"

"Friends? I. . . Think so."

At the tone of her voice, Oddman could have sworn she was smiling. But one look at her face discarded his assumption automatically. She was still straight-faced, calm enough as if the thought of being with a different person didn't give her joy.

It wasn't his fault, but. . .

"I see. I'm glad you're getting along with everyone."

The girl nodded, pulling the muffler up to her nose. The red colour drew Oddman's attention, and he stared at the dirty article of clothing unconsciously, long enough for Noah to notice his questionable behavior.

"What is it, Oddman?"

The aforementioned being snapped out of his trance, shaking his head slightly as a sign of disregard.

They walked in silence for a little while, towards a different tent that could very well be considered a fancily-dressed giant.

The tent had been adorned with glittering materials and mottled with a dazzling combination of colors, being both contrasting but well-blended.

"This tent is beautiful."

"Of course it is. It belongs to one of our circus members. From now on, you will be sharing a room with her."

"I see. Does anyone else share tents?"

Noah asked, fingering the tent flap as if she was afraid she'd stain the good fabric with the thin layer of grime on her hands.

"We first intended all the girls to share and all the males to do the same, but each of them decided on making quarters of their own. The tent we came from was a break room, similar to a backstage in normal theaters."

Noah simply nodded as Oddman explained the situation.

"Why get me to share with her, though? I mean, it's not like I disagree with the idea, but. . ."

"I get what you mean. For all that I can see, I'm pretty sure you can get along with Rebecca and learn many things from her. She has quite the mood swings, but you'll be able to tolerate it."

"Thank you for your consideration."

"Of course, I have to be hospitable. I was he who invited you to this circus. Now run along and get together with her. She's not going to do a show tonight, so you can get her to show you to the baths."

They parted ways, Oddman disappearing in the shadows like a shade.

As Noah peeked inside the tent, a tiger roared and lunged at her as if she was prey. This sudden suprise caused her to back off a few steps, panicking and falling to her backside.

"Betty, what is going on-- Oh! A human girl. You're so adorable! What's your name?"

"I-I am called Noah."

She muttered, still tranquilized by the element of shock.

"Noah! I'm Rebecca."

A woman with a glass of desserts for a face helped Noah up, apologizing to her about her 'pet' tiger's rudeness.

She stroked the tiger's fur, sending it to the back of the tent where it had its own bed.

"You're cute but you're quite filthy. And what are these rags? No lady deserves such a thing for a dress! Hurry, let's get these off you."

". . . Sorry."

"Why are you sorry, exactly? Let's go to the baths. It's quite a coincidence. I was also headed there."

Rebecca led the human to an outdoor bath kind of setting after she literally tore the initial brown dress Noah donned, throwing an oversized bathrobe at her, in Noah's case.

As they took a dip, the woman started to ask Noah about her situation, as if she knew her for more than a few minutes.

"So, what are you doing here?"

"Oddman saved me from the darkness."

"What? Awww, I wanna be saved by Oddman from the darkness, too!"

Just as Noah was about to ask her why she wanted rescue when she wasn't in trouble, a familiar box face appeared a little far to the left.

"Jack?"

She called out.

"Oh, h-hi! I-I didn't mean to walk in on you two while you were here. I'm sorry, I'll- I'll leave right away--"

"Haha, hello there, Jack."

Rebecca laughed, dismissing his proposal to eagerly walk away. So he stayed, his back turned to the two females.

"We were just telling stories about Oddman. Can you just imagine? Watching his tall stature walk towards you as he drives the evil away. . !"

Noah looked towards Jack for help, troubled by her new acquaintance's delusory state.

As if he detected her worry through telepathic communication, the box-faced newbie said,

"Don't sweat it. She's quite crazy when it comes to Oddman."

"Shut it, kiddo! You just don't understand it because you're inexperienced in regards to love. And here's the highlight -- Oddman carrying me in his arms as we stumble in the sunset!"

She continued her dialouge, unaware of the fact that the brunette was getting farther away from her.

"But unfortunately, Oddman doesn't even like me back. . . How bitter one-sided love is!"

"Why do you even like him?"

"Is there any reason not to? He's mysterious, smart, calm and calculated. . ."

Jack sighed, then smiled.

"I understand you, though. He's kind."

The air took on a different feel, telling Noah she was going to hear a pretty personal piece of intel.

"Exactly. He's probably the only one to want to help us, commanded by his own will."

Silence lingered, then, as if remembering Noah's forgotten existence in their barrage of insults, Rebecca scooted over to her, washing her hair.

"Now where were we, little Noah?"

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Lmao I just hit near 1k words, ugggghhhhhhhh

But consider it a long 'extra' update bc of my inactivity as of late.

Here's Rebecca anyways

And by the way, her tiger doesn't have a name. Betty simply popped out of my mind, probably bc the name of Beast's tiger from kuroshitsuji is betty xDDD