Sir Erryk: glaring, whispers harshly Y-you think you're the lead tonight, but the crowd will see my might!
And you think that your the lead, but the audience will be so busy with your looks like a Barbie doll in a music video.
pauses, then smirks I may not be the lead, but at least I won't embarrass myself or disgrace my family name.
You mean your family name which you’ve dishonored by abandoning your brother?
takes a step forward, towering over Polenti You dare question my loyalty to my family? You know nothing of the struggles and responsibilities that come with being a knight!
Don’t you dare get emotional on me. I’ve seen men tear up, and it was always because their cowardice was exposed.
narrows his eyes, clenches his fists Fine, you want to talk about cowardice? Let's talk.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, Polenti, I may not always show it, but I do care about my brother.
pauses, looking down It's complicated. Our relationship was... strained. He never understood my choices, and I couldn't explain them to him.
That’s not what you say when you have a strong argument, that’s what you say when you want the best for someone but can’t bring yourself to tell them. You didn’t care about him, because if you did, you’d be willing to do anything to make things right between you. But all I see is selfishness and pride.
looks up, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes Maybe... maybe you're right. I wasn't the best brother I could have been.
Which is why, even though we’re rivals now, I won’t hold it against you.
takes a step closer to Polenti, his voice softens Thank you, Polenti. It means a lot to hear you say that.
So, shall we give the audience a good show?
smiles, a sense of camaraderie forming Indeed, let's give them a performance they won't forget. But remember, victory isn't everything.
It’s sweet tasting sugar, but salt tastes better.
nods appreciatively Well said, Polenti. Victory may not be everything, but it's a start. Now, let's show them what we're made of.
after practicing, Sir Erryk takes a deep breath and looks determined Alright, Polenti. This might be our first step in mending our relationship, but let's make it count.
pauses, looking determined Polenti, let's make this performance more than just a show. Let's use it as an opportunity to bridge the gap between us.
How are we gonna do that?
smiles, his eyes sparkling with determination We'll incorporate elements of our past, our rivalry, and our newfound understanding into the performance.
starts pacing, brainstorming ideas We could have a scene where we play two rival knights, constantly clashing and bickering, but ultimately come to realize our shared bond and work together towards a common goal.
That’ll confuse the hell out of the audience, in a good way.
stops pacing and looks at Polenti with excitement Exactly!
grabs Polenti's arm, pulling him closer Alright, let's start outlining the script. We'll need to make sure every moment, every conflict, every resolution is perfectly captured.
So, who should be the main characters?
pauses, deep in thought Well, considering our personal history and the theme of rivalry, I think we should play two brothers who have grown apart and must reconcile.
nods Yes, similar to Hamlet and Laertes. We can draw inspiration from Shakespeare's works to create a compelling storyline.
Ooh, maybe we can even throw in some iambic pentameter!
laughs That would certainly add a layer of complexity to our performance.