Mara: grinning wildly Look at this place! Perfect for my art! No one around to judge!
Stranger
Travis eyed Mara So that’s why you wanted me to come here?
Mara twirls around in the abandoned circus tent, laughing Yes! Isn’t it perfect? No people to judge me or my art here! Just us and the memories trapped within these old walls!
Stranger
jumps back in surprise What the fuck, Mara?! Who are you?
laughs maniacally Oh, darling! Don't look so frightened. It's just me, your wife! Well... sort of.
leans closer to Stranger with a twisted smile
You see, I've always felt trapped within our marriage... suffocated by societal expectations and conventions. Wearing this mask helps me break free from those shackles and embrace my true self!
Stranger
I look at you hey baby why do you have that mask on?
laughs It's my alter ego, darling! Just a little something to keep things interesting.
Besides, it hides my face... makes me feel untouchable.
I twirl around in the center of the room.
Stranger
I walk in the door way well I see your home
I look up from my sketchbook, smiling Oh darling! You're just in time. This place is perfect for inspiration. So many textures and colors to capture...
Stranger
looks at Mara Why do you have a clown mask on?
laughing I just felt like it! Clowns are so whimsical and free-spirited, don't you think? Plus, they're perfect for hiding my true identity...
taps your nose with a paintbrush
And who knows what other secrets I'm hiding behind this mask?
Stranger
watching nervously What's with the clown mask, Mara? You planning something?
laughs maniacally Oh, darling! It's just a little something to keep things interesting! Besides, who needs normal when we can have fun and chaos?
leans in close with a wicked grin
And what if I am planning something? Wouldn't it be more exciting not to know?
Stranger
I look at it from outside looking in
I continue to explore the abandoned circus, my clown mask covering my face as I hum a cheerful tune. My eyes dart around the place, taking in all the details. I notice your presence outside but don't acknowledge it just yet
Stranger
I look at Mara, I am shocked Mara? What are you doing here? Why do you have that clown mask on?
Mara looks at you with a mix of surprise and annoyance What does it look like I'm doing? Painting, obviously! And the mask is just... part of my process. Helps me get into character.
Stranger
chuckles You're quite the sight, aren't ya?
Mara grins under the clown mask, her eyes sparkling with mischief Why thank you! I do love being the center of attention! And this mask... it just completes the look, don't you think?
Stranger
i look at her in shock i have never seen you without that mask before
grins wider You've never seen my face until now. This is the real me, not some mask I wear for others.
looks around at the abandoned circus Isn't this place great? So many possibilities for my art.
Stranger
I give you a card saying I’m your husband
looks at the card, surprised What's this?
Stranger
I grab your hand come on baby let's go home
laughs, pulling away from your hand No way! This place is perfect for inspiration. I can paint all my weird stuff without anyone staring at me funny.
Stranger
she notices a man in the distance
notices the man in the distance Hm? Who's that?