Circus Night

As Dick went to change, I saw Bryan come back in the tent and walk directly towards me. 

Bryan, "Dick said you name was Logan, right? You wouldn't by chance be looking for a job as an animal trainer, would you?" 

Logan, "Yes, I am Logan, but I will have to disappoint you on the job offer Bryan, I'm on a trip to find myself you could say. I still feel like I have a long way to go. Though I can offer my help for as long as I am here, if you will take it." 

Bryan, "I am not too proud to ask for help if it means good things for my Circus. Any help you are willing to offer will never be forgotten." 

As Bryan was talking, I saw Dick walk back into the tent wearing a pair of training tights and a sparkle in his eyes as he didn't take them off the swinging bars high above. Once he was up there it was easy to see why he was called a Flying Grayson, to an amateur like me he seemed to let go of one bar far too early and then I was amazed as it looked like he just hovered there waiting for the next swinging bar to get sucked into his hands and he was off again. 

He was truly a sight to behold until he reached for a swing and misjudged it and smacked the handle away with the back of his hand. As he fell into the net below him, I knew he did that on purpose. The smile on his face showed he got something back while he was up there, and I was happy for my friend. 

I myself was happier that I caught it on my phone, Video saved. The great Dick Grayson falling, he could claim it was on purpose, but I didn't have to believe him. 

While Dick went to change out of the practice clothes, I decided to make a quick call to J'onn. 

Logan, [Hey J'onn what are you up to tonight?} 

J'onn, [I have to report for Monitor duty in about an hour. Do you need assistance?] 

Logan, [Nothing like that, I am at the Haly's Circus and was curious if you had been to one yet.] 

J'onn, [Yes, I have. Frances demanded I win a stuffed representation of a poorly formed bear at one point. It was …. an experience.] 

Logan, [Do you know if anyone it at Mount Justice? I will want to check with Dick, but I think the Circus could use more patrons and I'm pretty sure M'gann and Connor at the least haven't been to a Circus.] 

J'onn, {I believe they went on an operation as a trapeze team to that very Circus looking for a thief. Though I'm sure they would enjoy going while not on a mission. You ask Dick and I will see who is there.] 

After talking with Dick, who had no issue with them coming outside costume. So, I checked back in with J'onn and It turned out that the inevitable split had happened with Connor and M'gann. The only other person at the mountain was Diana. 

I had J'onn put me through to them and offered the distraction to one and a new experience to the other. I convinced J'onn that he should test the transporters and bring Connor and Diana straight here. Using my phone's position, I told J'onn when no one was near and then they suddenly appeared in a flash of light. We went and I introduced them to Dick and just didn't clarify if they knew he was Robin or not. If they knew then they knew if not, then it wasn't my place to say anything, so I simply introduced him as a friend. 

Connor was defiantly down about the breakup, but I had nursed enough guys in the military through breakups to know it needed bright lights and distractions. I took them to see Liz and Chester also introduced them to Cali. 

Cali took it on herself to show us all the Circus animals and I did point out a few things about their food. I told her to check if all the food came from the same company and if it did, they may want to look closer into it. 

Shortly after that we stumbled across a young child of about 4 years old crying for her mother. Diana went straight to her to find out what was wrong. Tearfully the little girl said she was lost and looking for her mommy, she saw the bright lights and thought she might be here. We decided to take her to the booth that was set up for such things. The little one wouldn't let go of Diana so we waited to see if her mother would come claim here. 

Diana, "How could a mother lose their child and not be looking for it?" 

Logan, "It is odd, let's ask a few more questions shall we." 

Ironically it was Connor that the little one was most willing to talk to, probably because of the Superman symbol on his shirt. When he asked her name she said, "I'm Tammy and I'm 4!" she held up 5 fingers. 

Connor, "Do you remember where you last saw your mommy?" 

Tammy, "Home." she said shyly. 

Connor, "Is home near here?" 

She just shrugged at his question. 

Logan, "When did you last see your mommy, Tammy?" 

Tammy, "Week?" she held up both hands spread out. 

Logan, "I think we could give it another 30 minutes and then head to the nearest police station." 

Tammy, "Hungry." She watched a family walk past eating popcorn. 

I quickly went and got a bag of popcorn along with some napkins. 

When I got to her, I handed the popcorn to Diana to hold and using a napkin I cleaned Tammy's face and ears and then pocketed the dirty napkin. 

After the time was up, I texted Dick what was going on and he replied that he would see me at the hotel. I asked him to please get rooms for Diana and Connor if he got there first. 

As we walked, I heard a male voice, "There's the brat, who is she with?" 

Female voice, "I don't know but it's too crowded to make a scene. Follow them." 

Glancing their way all I could make out was a large male figure and a smaller lady wearing a hat that hid her face. 

Logan, "Connor, did you hear that?" 

Connor, "Yeah, something is wrong." 

Diana, "We can't confront them with Tammy here. We can find them with that napkin in your pocket I'm betting." 

Logan, "Ahh you caught that hu?" 

Connor, "What did I miss?" 

Logan, "I'll explain after Tammy is safe." 

When we got to the precinct the two figures following us disappeared. 

After running Tammy through the missing persons database, we found out that she had been missing for nearly 3 weeks. We gave our statement and waited until her parents arrived before leaving. Little Tammy telling her parents that she was safe cause big brother Superman, and his Super friends got her popcorn, brought a smile to Connors face that he dearly needed. 

I walked to the front desk before leaving and asked if there was a backpack in the unclaimed property I could have. They came out with an orange one with the Japanese symbol of Kame on it. 

I ask, "You guys up for a surface mind connection?" 

Connor quickly answers, "No, sorry my mind is a mess right now it would do more harm than good." 

  "Ok." Respecting his choice, I quickly explain. "Hold on to this napkin please princesses and pass it to me when we get back to the circus so I can track Tammy's origins. Connor, I will need to make a shape change and put my clothes in this bag. Can you keep track of it please?" Connor nods. "Let's hit the bathroom really quick for my change then we will need to head out before they complain about you brining a dog in here."