Just another fairy tale (9/14)
EIGHTH STROKE
The curtain opens to show a dance salon with some couples dancing. Nino and Ohno dance embraced, cheek to cheek, like they are alone in the salon, with the Prince's hands resting shamelessly on the small of Ohno's back. The King appears by the right side of the scenery. When he sees the couple dancing he comes near them smiling.
- King: Good night son. Who is your handsome companion?
- Nino: Later father, we're dancing right now.
Nino takes the chance to squeeze Ohno's butt slightly. Ohno doesn't seem to be particularly uncomfortable or surprised. The King looks at them unsure.
- King: ... dancing?... if you say so... in any case son, introduce this young man to me.
- Nino: Not now father.
Nino pays no attention to the King and presses himself even closer to Ohno. The King looks speechless at his son.
- King: ... but I'm the King...
- Nino: That's great, father.
The King pauses for a few seconds before he realizes that this is all the response he is going to get from his son.
- King: ... come on, son... it'll be only a pair of minutes and then you could continue with whatever you are doing now.
Nino sighs annoyed and keeps disregarding his father.
- King: ... son, it isn't respectful to turn your back on the people... much less if it's the King...
The Prince ignores him completely.
- King: ... please?
Nino, bothered by the unceasing interruptions of his father, disentangles himself from Ohno with reluctance and speaks to the King.
- Nino: Father, can't you return later? I'm busy right now, you see.
With those words, he hugs Ohno again and they keep dancing. The King sighs defeated.
- King: Ok, son. If you need me I'll be greeting some courtier.
Nino rests his chin on Ohno's shoulder and sighs in content, rubbing faintly his partner's butt once again.
- Nino: Of course father, go to greet them... preferably far away... and take your time.
The King leaves the scenery and the couple keeps dancing embraced. The curtain closes.
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