Drabble – Awkward

There was a pregnant pause in the conversation, a very uncomfortable one. No one said anything for a few moments; everyone seemed to prefer that someone else be the first to speak. So far no one had the courage to be that brave soul.

Someone cleared his throat and another coughed in his hand. The one next to him suddenly discovered how interesting his feet had become. Time seemed to only be making matter worse, if that was possible.

Suddenly the sound of footsteps could be heard approaching and all eyes turned to see who was entering this very awkward nonexistent conversation. The welcome interruption walked till he had placed himself in the middle of the stumbling bodies and began talking in earnest, his words flowing freely and perfectly as he addressed those surrounding him. His confidence was infectious and soon the others finally found their lost voices and added their own thoughts and ideas. The instigator listen to everyone talk for a while and then quietly bowed back out of the conversation. He moved far enough away to still hear what was being said.

Watching, a grateful King again thanked the gods for Hephaestion and his amazing diplomat skills.