Eren's POV
He had heard about it around somewhere. Honestly it didn't matter where. Eren just decided that since he needed a job The Sina Circus seemed like the best idea, because Eren remembered that before his mom died the circus was something that he constantly wanted to be apart of. He clearly remembered him and his adopted sister Mikasa going when he was younger, maybe 6 years old.
Holding firmly onto his mother's hand, Eren and his family entered the brightly colored main tent. They took their seats and watched, enraptured by the majestic beauty of the elegant performers as they set the scene and brought the audience to another world. One of no worries, beauty, and excitement. Eren watched closely as the main acrobat; a young man in his mid twenties danced around his vision like a spell being cast on him. His eyes following the mans every movement. He liked this particular performer because he was not hard to see like the performers who would fly through the sky, or grossing him out like the way those . . . Contortionists were, this specific performer was elegant and clean with the way he moved. It was who inspired Eren to want to join the circus in the first place.
That sole trip to the circus stuck out in his head, it wouldn't leave Eren alone. So in turn, he hoped that this trip to the circus was worth his time. He also hoped that he would not make a fool out of himself. He didn't want to be a burden on Mikasa any longer, because no matter how many times she said that him just staying at her house was absolutely fine, he couldn't take leeching off of someone like that. It just didn't feel right.
On his trip to Sina, where the circus' headquarters were, he saw people give him odd stares or dirty looks. And even knowing that wearing slightly grungy clothes in one of the higher class districts of Titan was a big no-no, he still continued walking, ignoring everyone. He moved his focus to the houses in this area of Titan. They seemed to tower over Eren, they seemed to make anyone look small. The big and elaborate furniture inside probably had the same effect. At one point after his mother's death he used to steal from people like the ones who owned these. He always thought that stealing from the rich could help create equilibrium, but the only thing that it created was a criminal record for Eren.
He soon approached a sign that said "Welcome to Sina, capital city of Titan!". Eren sighed, he must be getting close, but the sun was almost setting, and he didn't want them to close, having had walked all this way. The note he was given by Armin; his friend in the circus, said that after entering Sina, he would have to go to Maria's Circle, and it would be the largest building there.
"Excuse me, Sir, do you know where Maria's Circle would happen to be?" I asked to the most down-to-earth person that I saw.
"Tch, I happen to work there, Brat." The man spat back. He didn't seem angry, just annoyed.
"Do you think you could take me there?" I responded calmly.
"I could, if you asked me with respect." He deadpanned.
"Oh . . . sorry. Would you please take me there, Sir?" I asked, getting irritated.
"Tch, Brat." He said as he turned.
I took that as a "yes" and ambled after him on the crowded street. We walked in silence, and I admired the beautiful city at night. Lights illuminated the cobbled road, and people dressed in long colorful coats wandered and rushed about the street. Storefronts had exquisite displays of high quality fabrics and leathers. The scent of a late-night bakery wafted through the air, my eyes watering from the breathtaking attack on my senses. I could practically taste the fresh bread as it baked. Suddenly, I bumped into the man I had been following.
"Watch where your going, Brat."
I backed up a little.
". . . Sorry." I said in a daze.
We kept on walking for about 5 more minutes before he stopped. I looked up to see a great circle of buildings that were larger than most others in the city. The circle itself consisted of a new cobblestone pathway and a grand fountain in the center. The scale of everything surprised me. I wasn't sure whether to be happy or nervous. Here is where I was supposed to go to find an employer that may or may not hire me, not some fancy architecture. I looked at the man one last time, to see that he had disappeared into one of the many buildings that the circle contained.
Armin had wrote that it would be the largest building in the circle. I looked around and immediately I found it. It took up the entire left side of the circle. Labeled with the name "Sina & Co. Circus". I took a deep breath and stepped through the large entryway with a smile plastered onto my face. I heard the door jingle as I softly closed it and looked up.