for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Histrionics and the limit, 48 words.
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Rupert’s histrionic demeanour suited him perfectly for the role of King Henry V. He looked splendid in his suit of armour, Shakespeare would have been impressed.
He gazed skyward, raised his lance and strode forward.
“Once more unto the breach…” he yelled as he toppled off the stage.
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Dear Keith,
I’m sure all who were present will remember Rupert’s grand performance. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
I know I would!
Oh poor guy! Great story
I know! Thanks Sadje.
You’re welcome Keith
Suits of armour may have been a great idea in theory…
As a stage costume I doubt it was even a real one!
Good story, Keith. Loved this.
Thanks Ramya.
lol funny
Delighted you liked it!
Hi Keith – well I guess it’d be a painted costume … sad … much more fun to hear the clunk of the armour hitting the deck. A good histrionic take on the prompt – take care and don’t get blown away as October turns to November … Hilary
I’m sure he’d rather it had been a real one after that tumble! Hold on tight, it sure is an unsettled outlook in more ways than one. Cheers, Hilary.
Could have been worse, could have been Richard III, he would have a horse on top of him!
I was the rear end of a horse on stage once. Just thought I’d mention it!
Always a mistake looking skyward while striding forward! Maybe this is how that saying got started, you know, “break a leg”?
Now you come to mention it…! Thanks Dora.
Ah, Rupert … how will get get UP in all that armor after clattering off the stage is something I am wondering about … 😉
…with enormous difficulty!
Yeah … need someone to pull him? 😉
You offering?
Um … I’m kind of a lightweight (in more way than one …) but … I can probably get a team organized … 😉
Oops. Well, friend, get up and back to it, the show must go on!
That’s what they say!
That’s ending the show with a bang!
…exit stage front!
I loved your story Keith…as always 😀
Thanks so much Nima
Welcome Keith 🙂