STORIES
205 - Uncles
2016
Orrie Karanthir Brynie Fin
Friday evening, in Zyfan and Karanthir's room ...
ORRIE:
K'ranthir!
KARANTHIR:
Come here Orrie my boy, it's so good to see you.
ORRIE:
You all better?
KARANTHIR:
I am. I'm only in here because the prince is very
over protective of me. He simply insists I rest one more day.
KARANTHIR:
… Oh, I see you've brought the little monster with you.
ORRIE:
Yup. Brynie was worried 'bout you.
BRYNIE:
Was not.
ORRIE:
Was too. I heard him telling Fin.
KARANTHIR:
I believe you. Now, let’s not embarrass him. Instead,
tell me what you've been up to.
ORRIE:
I watched Brynie win money from Shichi today playing cards.
BRYNIE:
Orrie - you promised not to tell!
ORRIE:
I can tell K'ranthir, he not get mad.
KARANTHIR:
On the contrary, I'm quite impressed. How much did you take him for?
BRYNIE:
Twenty three dollars - but don't tell Fin. He might make me give it back.
KARANTHIR:
Undoubtedly. Speaking of which – where is he?
BRYNIE:
He's getting ready for some big date with Daprima.
We're hoping this is the night.
KARANTHIR:
The night?
BRYNIE:
Yeah, when he finally pops the question - then they can get married.
ORRIE:
Yup. Then we can be uncles, all of us, you too.
BRYNIE:
And since you and Zyfan can't make that happen, it’s up to Fin.
ORRIE:
You'll help too, won't you K'ranthir?
KARANTHIR:
Certainly. I’d like to be an uncle too. What exactly do you want me to do?
BRYNIE:
Get Fin to propose. I mean, what's he waiting for?
ORRIE:
Yeah what's he waiting for?
KARANTHIR:
Honestly boys, I'm on your side, but I don't know what
I can do about it.
BRYNIE:
Oh no? Well I’ll tell ya - just do that thing you do to manipulate him.
KARANTHIR:
Oh hello Fin. My, you clean up nicely. Where are you off to?
FIN:
Daprima has this big shin-dig tonight. It's for charity, so how could I
refuse? I just wanted to check on you before I left.
KARANTHIR:
I'm fine - thank you, and although I normally love all this attention,
I'd rather discuss you dear brother. Actually, you and Daprima.
FIN:
What about her?
ORRIE:
You like her, right?
FIN:
Of course I do, what kind of silly question is that?
BRYNIE:
Then don't you think it’s time you put a ring on it?
KARANTHIR:
Yes, isn’t it? The boys felt that since you've gone to the trouble of getting yourself all dolled up – this would be the perfect opportunity to propose. And I must admit, I like their thinking.
FIN:
You do, huh?
ORRIE:
And then - guess what? I can be a uncle. I wanna be a uncle so bad.
BRYNIE:
Me too. S,o don't forget to get down on one knee. Girls like that.
FIN:
I don't believe this … the three of you, ganging up on me.
You think you know everything, don't you?
KARANTHIR:
Why are you glaring at me? This wasn't my idea. They brought it up.
I'm just happen to agree with them. There's no need to get all huffy.
FIN:
So, you've all had this meeting of the minds
- about my life. And I'm supposed to do what? Thank you?
ORRIE:
You're welcome.
BRYNIE:
Orrie, I think he's being sarcastic.
KARANTHIR:
He is.
FIN:
Now let me tell you something – even though it's none of your business.
I have asked her. I've asked her three times already and guess what?
She doesn't want to get married. So what do you suggest I do about that?
FIN:
Speechless - huh? Why am I not surprised. And you thought you had all the answers too. Daprima's waiting. I have go.
FIN:
… Karanthir, don't let keep stay up too late. Good night.
KARANTHIR:
I honesty didn't see that coming. And considering how
badly that went, I suggest we refrain from bringing it up again.
ORRIE:
Why she don't want to marry him?
BRYNIE:
Who knows? I thought she liked him.
