STORIES
33 - The Hat
2005
Wednesday night…
KARANTHIR:
Grace, is there something you want?
GRACE:
No.
KARANTHIR:
Weren't you on you way to … sometwhere?
GRACE:
Oh yes. Thank you for reminding me. You see I just
got back from dance class. Vanni had to get me cause
Syrrah’s too busy packing. Usually she picks me up.
Anyway, I’m going to get something to eat now.
ESMODONTI:
Mon Dieu Blondie - can't you shut her up?
KARANTHIR:
I don’t believe anyone can.
GRACE:
… I get so hungry when I’m dancing, yes I do. And today we
learned a new step, it was so much fun. Would you like to see it?
It would be better if I had some music but I can ...
KARANTHIR:
That would be lovely Grace– but we wouldn't
want to delay your dinner. Afterall, you are hungry.
GRACE:
That’s right, I am. You sure you don’t want to see my new step first?
KARANTHIR:
Really Grace, you simply must eat before you pass out.
GRACE:
I guess you’re right. I’ll show it to you later.
:
In the kitchen …
GRACE:
Hi Noli. Hi Cammeo, I like your hat, yes I do. Where'd you get it?
CAMMEO:
Isn’t it lovely? Your brother gave it to me to keep the
sun out of my eyes when I attend his soccer games.
GRACE:
I’ve been to lots of his games, yes I have,
He never gave me a hat. Where is he now?
CAMMEO:
I believe he’s doing homework. Perhaps you shouldn’t disturb him.
How about I fix you something to eat? You must have
danced up quite an appetite
GRACE:
First I have to talk to Mez. I’l be right back.
NOLI:
Uh-oh. Mez in trouble.
CAMMEO:
Oh dear, I believe you’re right. Perhaps I shouldn’t
have told her about the hat.
Back in the hallway …
ESMODONTI:
Mon Dieu – she’s back!
KARANTHIR:
Really Grace – you must stop sneaking up on people
like that, it’s positively rude. What is it you want now?
GRACE:
Nothing, but since you asked - how can you breath when you do
that? Don't you think it’s possible to get your fangs tangled together.
You could end up stuck like that forever, yes you could.
ESMODONTI:
She never stops, does she? Blondie, get me
away from here before that other little girl shows up.
I just can’t be around all these kids.
GRACE:
For your information, this is my house. I was here first,
yes I was, and if you don't like being around us children,
then you can leave anytime you‘re want.
GRACE:
... Now you’ll have to excuse me. I have an important
matter to discuss with my brother, yes I do. Oh and
Karanthir - I think you look silly in her hat.
ESMODONTI:
Why that little ....
KARANTHIR:
She’s quite the firecracker isn’t she? I do find her
amusing, in an irritating sort of way.
ESMODONTI:
Blondie, let’s go someplace where no one can disturb us.
KARANTHIR:
Excellent idea.
ESMODONTI:
And Blondie, don’t listen to her - you rock that hat.
Meanwhile in the sitting room …
SYRRAH:
… I am returning to my homeland, Giovanni, and I fear
I may be gone for some time. I hope you understand.
VANNI:
I do, and I hope you understand that I'm coming with you.
SYRRAH:
Could you? What about your studies?
VANNI:
I'll work things out. I’m not letting you go on this journey alone.
GRACE:
Hi Vanni. Hi Syrrah.
SYRRAH:
Young Grace, I have news. GioVanni has decided
to accompany me on my journey.
GRACE:
Oh Vanni, you're so lucky - you get to ride a griffin all
the way to the Elvin lands. It’ll be so much fun, I’m sure.
VANNI:
Griffin?
Then, in Mez and Vanni’s room …
MEZ:
… For the last time, I’m not buying you
a hat. Now get out of here!
GRACE:
You have some nerve, yes you do! You got one for Cammeo,
and I’m more important to you than she is. I’m your
sister. I’m the only little sister you’ll ever have too.
GRACE:
... And I’ve gone to a lot more of your soccer games than she has, yes
I have! Don't you care that the sun was in my eyes? I guess not!
GRACE:
... All I want is a simple hat, to watch you play soccer. Cammeo has a
hat, so now she won't get rained on or have the sun in her eyes,
but what about me? Well Mez? Answer me!
MEZ:
OK - I'll buy you one tomorrow!
GRACE:
Oh thank you Mez. You're such a wonderful brother, yes you are.
Could you make it a pink one. You know I just love pink.
It's my favorite color, yes it is.
MEZ:
Sure. Pink.
