Kayson's Carnival of Chaos

Previously

…A discreet word with a few of the local shopkeepers, subtly suggesting that Kayson’s carnival might be a blight on the town’s reputation. Nothing too overt, nothing that could be traced back to him. Just enough to sow seeds of doubt, to erode any budding support Kayson might be gathering. He watched as Barnaby finally coaxed a sputtering cough from the generator. A thin plume of acrid smoke rose into the air, followed by a triumphant roar as the machine sputtered to life. Barnaby gave it a solid, almost affectionate, thump with his fist. Ms. Periwinkle offered a small, almost imperceptible nod of approval. Kayson, seeing