[ fortunately or not so fortunately for everyone involved, keith is starting to get his breathing back on track. he doesn't have any answers to offer shiro as for what the hell just happened, but he's got a pretty clear idea of who does and he isn't exactly shy about reaching across the counter to grab the carnie by the collar. ]

What the hell did you do?

[ made entirely complacent by the usual expected script of freaked out parents taking their kids to get their "asthma" checked out, the carnie is visibly shocked by the sudden threat of assault and makes a truly pitiful whimpering noise. ]

I didn't-- I didn't do nothing! Please don't hurt me!

[ somehow more disgusted by the extreme cowardice, keith gives the clown a shake. ]

Thought it'd be cool to give people a nice scare, did you?

[ whimpering turns to actual tearful blubbering. that more than anything, gets keith to stop and let go, now confused and disgusted. ]

Get me that rocket plush over there.

[ the carnie does so immediately, placing the prize on the counter with an almost theatrical bow and whimper. keith snatches it and hippo up, then turns to shiro with a nod. ]

Let's go,