Re: [JMC_Blue_Dwarf] Act_2_–_The_Reality

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--- lucky@... wrote: > OOC: The second
version...the REAL version.
> ======================
>
> Chris Zodar stood at one edge of the stage,
> pretending to stand
> away from the main dance, watching carefully. As it
> was, he was
> vaguely wondering where Joe Schweeble, who was
> supposed to be
> standing next to him, was.
> He turned briefly to one side and hissed to a
> monitor, "Holly!"
> The computerised image appeared and asked
> distractedly, "Hmm?"
> "Do you know where Joe is?" asked Chris, glancing
> around. Holly
> hesitated as if in thought, then nodded.
> "Yes, he's being taken to meet Harris to help…uh,
> with something."
> Zodar frowned. "With something?" he hissed.
> Holly nodded, but
> didn't elaborate. Chris thought for a moment.
> Sure, Schweeble was
> needed here…but did he really want to interfere with
> Harris' actions,
> whatever they were…?
> Fortunately he was saved from making a decision by
> Holly, who
> reappeared and said, "Correction, Joe Schweeble is
> now heading
> towards here, so he should be arriving shortly.
> Bye!"
> Holly left before Chris could say another word,
> but he shrugged.
> At least Schweeble was on his way.
>
> At the centre of the stage, Keto danced with
> Alota. Or rather,
> Alota danced with Keto, the latter playing very
> little part in the
> actual dancing, preferring instead to look slightly
> embarrassed and
> annoyed about being there.
> "Are you still bitter because I was late?" hissed
> Alota, glaring at
> Keto. Keto returned the glare and replied quietly,
> "No, I'm just
> wondering what I did in a previous life to deserve
> ending up in this
> situation."
> The rest of the dance passed in stony silence,
> broken only by a
> couple of misplaced steps from one or other of the
> dancers that
> milled around the stage, by a strange wheezing sound
> from the organ,
> and by the entrance of Joe Schweeble on a bizarre
> mix of drugs from
> the medibay. His elated, "Hiya everybody!" drew
> glances from all
> members of the cast as he made his way onto the
> stage and stood by
> Chris Zodar.
> Down at the front of the stage, Stewie covered his
> eyes and shook
> his head.
>
> The play proceeded, much as the original creator
> had intended.
> Unfortunately the original creator had not intended
> the central parts
> of this scene to be played by the crew of the Blue
> Dwarf.
>
> Shakespeare's costume was, even Keto had to admit,
> quite stunning.
> It was well-made. It was brightly coloured. It was
> excellently
> tailored.
> Unfortunately, it was not the right costume.
> Feeling somewhat conspicuous in the Big Bird
> outfit, Shakespeare
> nevertheless gave his part his best shot. Drawing
> himself up to his
> full feathered height, he spoke clearly, his voice
> echoing across the
> stage.
> "Thou *wilt* performeth this!" he hissed, and
> twirled his wing.
> When Zodar and Schweeble opened their eyes, it was
> to see Shakespeare
> hurrying out of the back door of the stage.
> By this time, Stewie was almost in tears.
>
> "Whee! That's the most brilliant thing I ever
> heard!," said
> Schweeble, "How ya gonna catch that giant canary
> man?"
> Keto glared as he replied.
> "The Phantom wishes to feel his power over us, to
> witness us doing
> his bidding," he said deeply, determined to show
> that it wasn't just
> Shakespeare that could act, "He will want to be able
> to see his opera
> being performed, and so must …"
> "That's greeaaaaaaat…" murmured Schweeble, tilting
> sideways and
> falling off his chair. Keto sighed.
> Chris Zodar looked at Keto pleadingly, as if
> asking for some shred
> of sanity, and then recalled his line: "You really
> hate him, don't
> you?"
> Keto gritted his teeth, and Alota and Zodar leaned
> back slightly as
> they felt the waves of rage flying out from him.
> "Yes," he said, "I do."
> "One problem," said a small voice from below the
> table, "What if
> the budgie DOESN'T show up?"
> "Oh, he will," replied Keto, "He will, because his
> favourite
> student will be playing the lead role."
> So saying, he turned to look at Alota, who blinked
> as she realised
> it was time for her line.
> "Me?" she asked, hoping that was the right line.
> The managers and
> Raoul nodded (well, she presumed Schweeble nodded –
> Zodar and Keto
> did).
> "Fine," said Alota, "If it means we can get this
> over with."
> "Well," said Keto, sighing, "I certainly hope so."
>
>
> ===========================
> OOC Apologies and Things
> ------------------------
>
> Firstly: sorry, I did send two posts warning people
> I'd post this,
> but I think Yahoo ate them. Therefore, sorry if
> I've overridden
> anybody else doing this.
> Secondly: sorry, I hope I haven't played anybody's
> characters too
> wrong. Please note, Joe, that I didn't actually say
> whether or not
> you met up with Harris, so I'm hoping I've left that
> open enough for
> you.
> Thirdly: sorry it took so long, but it grew out of
> proportion.
> Fourthly: sorry for having such a long apologies
> section.
> Fifthly: ...hey, what did I do *now*?
>
> ;)
>
> - Dr Keto, Tired and...well, Sorry
>
>
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