rounds her, as to not frighten the girl and waves. 'Hey... are you one of the acrobats?'

frowns and turns her head. She slowly sits upright with raised brows, "... Perhaps. You can find me on the tight-rope. Why?"

shrugs, 'I'm just interested in getting involved, that's all hun.'

brings herself to her feet,bending one knee to balance on the other foot. "How do you fare with heights? and how is your balance?"

shrugs, 'I'm not sure about heights but I competed professionally in gymnastics in Australia. My specialty was the pommel horse and floor_

work.'

nods slowly, switching her feet. "If you have any fear of heights, you will break your neck. If not, start on a rope a foot from the ground_

like the one we use to practice. Until you can walk that with your eyes shut tight, they will not let you near our high ropes."

nods, 'Alright... do you think I could have a go at it now?'

nods slowly. "Go ahead." She jerks her head in the directions of the rope pulled tight between two posts behind her.

nods, climbing up onto one of the boxes either side. Slipping off his shoes, he does a quick stretch, before stepping out onto to rope._

With a small wobble he starts making his way over, 'Any advice for a first timer?'

steps closer, standing beside him in case he slips. "Head up, shoulders strong, and then slowly, one foot in front of the other."

does as he's told, eyes looking down his nose in an attempt to see his feet. He gives up after a moment though, placing one foot infront of_

the other rather gingerly. Once he doesn't fall however he picks up confidence, spe

_speeding up a little.

a small twitch of a smug grin, rather impressed by the first-timer's balance, "Now do you think you can turn where you are and go back?"