“It’s been quite a week for you, hasn’t it, Ladywriter,” Sir Guy said, before popping another Danish Christmas cookie into his mouth and chewing with evident satisfaction (two tins for $5 at Walgreen’s. Ladywriter could not resist).
“Yep. And it’s all caught up with me today.” Still wearing her Gerri-like rose print PJs at 6 p.m., LW winced as she flexed her right hand and stretched her lower back. Both body parts were being downright stroppy. Weather changes were on the way, big ones, and WB (Weather Body) didn’t like them much.
She managed a smile for the Hot Velveteen Henchman. “Of course, having you in the audience last night for our mystery dinner theatre was a treat. You and Benny–my two favorite tall, dark and handsome knights. Gave me that extra boost of confidence I needed.”
“And it all went splendidly, my dearest LW. You proved a most convincing drunk–and that scream? That young wench up front jumped–literally–in her seat. Most blood curdling.”
LW flashed him a grin. “I did my best to channel those scream queens from the slasher movies. And what do you know? Turned out the killer actually had done away with me earlier and that scream was a recording from–a horror movie!” Ladywriter looked downright gleeful. “So I got it right and didn’t even know that’s how it was going to turn out!!”
“And I have to say, Sir Guy, I enjoyed letting it all out. Does that make sense?”
Sir Guy gave her a wry lop-sided smile. “The need to scream? Oh, my lady, no one understands more.”
Ladywriter thought of Sir Guy’s dealings with the Treacherous Troll, Arrow Boy and She Who Must Not Be Named.
“Too true, my dear Sir Guy.” She held out the cookie tin. “Have another . . .”
“Don’t mind if I do, dear LW.”
Oh, it was always such a pleasure watching that ChaRActer eat . . . *sigh*
And apparently, it’s quite entertaining to watch me get schnockered. 😉
the armitage effect 
LOL! Glad it went well and hope WB starts to behave soon!
Hoooray! Bravo! Sounds as if you had fun on stage. You’ll have to quote to us from the reviews!
Oh, yes! I’m so glad the play was a success, your scream and all. As I suggested to Betsy, you really ought to “take it on the road.” I hope the weather body shuts up and cooperates.