Poe, Member of the Silent Audience

Poe and Poppet occupy the front row of every performance, though no one recalls ever selling them a ticket. They arrive before the lanterns are lit and remain long after the crowds have wandered home. The pair rarely speak, preferring instead to watch with wide, unblinking eyes and polite smiles. Performers claim their applause can sometimes be heard echoing through an empty tent long after midnight. Whether they are patrons, performers, or something else entirely remains a mystery.