STORIES
309 - House
2022
Zyfan Phae Wysh
In the hallway …
ZYFAN:
Phae, you look perplexed. Is something wrong?
PHAE:
She … a house!
ZYFAN:
I do not understand.
PHAE:
In there … a house .. big … Wysh …
ZYFAN:
Oh, am I to understand that you are having an issue with
Wysh? Perhaps if I were to speak to her …?
PHAE:
nods yes
ZYFAN:
Of course. While I do that, perhaps you should
get yourself a cup of tea.
PHAE:
Wysh … house …
ZYFAN:
Yes I know. The kitchen is that way, remember?
I am sure Cammeo has a kettle on.
PHAE:
muttering
House … no good …
knock knock knock
ZYFAN:
Wysh, it is Zyfan, I am coming in.
ZYFAN:
Wysh, do you have something blocking the door?
SHOVE!
ZYFAN:
Blessed mother! Wysh, where are you?
Inside Wysh’s house
WYSH:
Why, it’s Prince Zyfan. He’s so dreeeamy.
WYSH:
I’m here and I’ll be right out.
WYSH:
… Hello sir, how can I be of help to you?
ZYFAN:
Wysh, what have you done to Phae’s room?
WYSH:
Why? Is something wrong?
ZYFAN:
There is no room for her to walk about. Did Phae not bring
this to your attention?
WYSH:
I don’t think so. She came in, all in a flutter and left. And as
you can see - I have plenty of room. But it’s so nice of you to
think of me, sir. What do you think of my house? Isn’t it lovely?
ZYFAN:
Well, yes but …
WYSH:
… My dada - you know him as Zam, well when he asked me
to look after the youngster I said yes, of course - and
could I bring my house - and here it is!
ZYFAN:
No.
WYSH:
No? You mean it isn’t here? Then whereisit?
Can’t yousee it? Aren’t I standing infront of it?
ZYFAN:
No, I mean yes, it is here but … Can you not
see that your house is too big for this room?
WYSH:
Do you really think so? Let me take a look.
WYSH:
… Ooooh now I see what you mean, it does look a little crowded
in here. Hehehe. I know - we need a larger room. We could
move the walls outwards.
ZYFAN:
No, you are now in the human realm. Walls cannot be moved
about at will. That is not how things are done here.
WYSH:
You really think so? I wonder … I may have a wand that
could move them just the same. I know - I’ll gogetit.
WYSH:
… It’s righthere-inmyhouse, isn’t thatso-very convenient? To have
my house right here with allmythings. I’ll bebackinajiffy.
ZYFAN:
Wysh - no.
WYSH:
… Ijustknow it’s inheresomewhere.
ZYFAN:
It is like having a conversation with a gnat. Now I see
why Phae was so upset. Hmmm, what was that phrase
that calms this fairy down. Oh yes, now I remember.
ZYFAN:
… Darling Wysh.
WYSH:
Hmmmmm …
ZYFAN:
Will you come out here please?
WYSH:
Yes sir, what can I do for you?
ZYFAN:
For one thing, you will not move the walls in this room.
We must find another solution. Tell me, is this house magical?
WYSH:
It’s a fairy house hehehehehehe … Of course it’s magical.
ZYFAN:
Very good, then I have an idea as to how we can fix this
so that both you and Phae will be happy.
WYSH:
You do? How wonderful. Whatever shall we do?
ZYFAN:
Perhaps, if your house were smaller,
it could fit in that space right there?
WYSH:
Of course! And I have a wand for that. May I go get it?
ZYFAN:
Please do.
WYSH:
Here it is, but I wonder … what if I made my house smaller and taller?
ZYFAN:
Smaller and taller? What does that mean?
WYSH:
Hehehehehe - never you mind. Leave it all to me.
ZYFAN:
No - wait.
POOF
WYSH:
Well - what do you think?
ZYFAN:
Yes, this will do nicely. I am more than pleased with this.
Although, perhaps it would be better suited placed where
the green dresser is, and then that could go here?
WYSH:
I can do that for you. I have a wand for …
ZYFAN:
No! We will let Phae decide, for now it can stay as it is.
WYSH:
Okeedokee. Hehehehehe that was fun!