To Be Claimed

Alan walked around the streets of London, wondering to himself where he was this time. The frail shinigami, after all, had the reputation of easily getting lost every single time he was in an unfamiliar place.

Looking around and seeing nothing familiar, Alan started to get nervous. And at that moment, he heard a curious little sound.

"I wonder what that is.." he said curiously before following the sound.

After a little while of walking, the shinigami found himself on the grounds of what seemingly was a Circus.

"Looks like they're still setting up," Alan observed thoughtfully. "I shouldn't be here," he told himself before turning around and promptly crashing into a broad chest.

"You should watch where you're going little guy~" a voice said in amusement and Alan backed away.

"I'm sorry! I didn't notice anyone behind me!" Alan started hurriedly before looking up at the man and blinked for a while, taking in his appearance.

"Nah it's fine," The man said with a wink. "Say, you must have been awfully curious of the circus to come wondering around here."

Alan blushed at this and looked away, "Actually....yeah...a bit. I've never been to a circus before, you see."

"Then why don't I show you around?" The man asked. "The name's Joker by the way. I'm the ringmaster of this here circus~" he introduced.

Alan smiled and nodded, "I'm Alan," he replied.

"Well then, Alan, would you want to look around?" Joker asked and Alan eagerly nodded.

"Follow me then~" the taller said before leading the way.