The city was bustling once more. It was bright and early morning, the sun was shining over the capital and the statue in the center of the city was glistening proudly in the sunshine.
Beagle: So you wanna tell me where exactly we are going?
Alexia: Well I've….
She stuttered before answering the question.
Alexia: I've always wanted to go to a theater.
Beagle: A theater?
Alexia: Growing up, there wasn't much to do in castle with regards to entertainment. All we had were court jesters and they were oftly unfunny to say the least.
Beagle: Ah yes. The courts of your father were no laughing matter. But what I meant was, why specifically theater?
Alexia: Well, When I was bored, I would always sneak into the castle library to fetch a book. They had all sorts of books and information there! Science, History,Maths, Magic and so many more!
Alexia: - But what interested me the most were the books on Theater and plays. I would read them enthusiastically to find out the craft of the writer and how they formulate ideas stories. It was amazing to say the least.
She reminisced.
Beagle: Huh. I never took you for someone who would be into theater.
Alexia: Well, You learn something everyday.
Beagle: Is there any specific play you wanted to see?
Alexia: Nope. Anything will do.
She winked as they approached the theater.
A man stopped them before they could enter though.
Man: Ye need one piece of gold to enter this theater.
Beagle: Aye.
Beagle reached into his vulnerary and pulled out one piece of gold.
Beagle: This is one of my last pieces of gold. You sure you want to spend it on this?
He asked.
Alexia: Yes!
She excitedly replied.
Beagle: You wound me sometimes, milady.
Beagle reluctantly gave the usher the gold.
Man: Yar. Follow me.
He commanded as he led them into the theater.
The inside inside of the theater was covered in red and black, almost gloomy-looking but gorgeous . fires and torches were lit on the side to represent causality. The stage itself was huge about 20 liters long in diameter, though it was covered by a long curtain which draped over itself. The theater was packed from head to toe with people. the luxury sections down to the front and the back, all the seats were all full. It was lucky of alexia and beagle to even get in considering how many people there were at the time.
Two actors were on stage enacting a comedic play known as "Madams of forthcoming"
Actor(Male): -Madam You offend me!
Actor (Female): Well, I'm sorry about that sir. Would you like a pie?
The actor winked at the audience.
Actor (Male): Well. I am quite famished.
Actor(Female): What kind of pie would you like?
Actor(Male): Any kind!
Actor (Female: Well, If you say so!
The female actor reached behind her back and pulled out a cream filled pie from behind her. she winked at the audience again before launching the pie into the gentlemen's face causing cream to be splattered all over him.
Audience: *laughing*
The Crowd Laughed hysterically as the comedic act was carried out.
Alexia: I don't get it. How is that funny? She just ruined that gentleman's suit!
Beagle: It's funny because he wasn't expecting it and neither was the audience! It's called comedic timing.
Alexia: So it's the timing that matters not the joke?
Beagle: In a sort of way, Yes. Didn't you study this?
Alexia: Yes but…. Seeing it in action is stranger than I imagined.
Beagle: How so?
Alexia: I don't know, It just seems strange is all.
Beagle: Maybe you just have a different sense of humor is all?
Alexia: Or maybe, I've lived such a sheltered life that I don't know what humor is…
Beagle:*Sigh* I don't think this was the right type of playwright for you. Maybe a tragedy would work next time.
Beagle suggested.
Alexia: …..Yeah. A tragedy.
She said to herself wondering about the cruel consequences of her upbringing. The duo stopped talking once the second act of the story began. Two male actors came onto the stage in a dinner-like setting. A lamented table stretched across the table with various foods scattered across it
Actor 2: Sir you're daughter is making a mockery of this household!
Actor 1: My apologies sir. Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?
Actor 2: I don't know. I'm quite famished.
Actor 1:Oh would you like something to eat? A pie perhaps?
Actor 1: Sure -
The same bit from before played out again with the actor pulling out a pie and throwing it at the gentleman's face causing a huge splatter. The crowd again laughed but it was much weaker than before.
Alexia: Ok. I might not have a sense of humor but I can recognize a shit-play when I see it? Can I we leave?
Beagle: Oh, I thought you would never ask!