STORIES
78 - Kama Sutra: Found
2006
Friday, in Fin, Karanthir, Brynie & Orrie’s room ...
ORRIE:
I ask you something, Fin?
FIN:
Sure Orrie, what is it?
ORRIE:
What him doing there?
FIN:
Holy cow! What the ... ?
FIN:
'A Lover's Guide to the Kama Sutra.' Where did you get this?
ORRIE:
Under your bed. So what him doing to her?
FIN:
Uh … he’s …tickling her. This was under my bed?
Orrie wouldn't you like to color? Won't that be fun?
ORRIE:
Didn't know you liked to color.
I get crayons and coloring books.
Later ...
FIN:
Where've you been?
KARANTHIR:
Am I now expected to account for every moment of my day to you,
dear brother? I mean really, what kind of a hello was that?
FIN:
How many times have I asked you not to leave your
… stuff in here where Brynie and Orrie can find it?
KARANTHIR:
What stuff of mine could possibly get your jockeys in such a knot?
FIN:
This!
KARANTHIR:
Kama Sutra. I’ve heard of that. Give it here?
KARANTHIR:
Hmmm, I’ve done that one, and that and, my that’s
an interesting one. Fin, these illustrations are quite … realistic.
Where in the world did you get this?
FIN:
Orrie found it under my bed. Do you want to tell me how it got there?
KARANTHIR:
How should I know? Fin, I hate to disappoint you but this isn’t mine.
FIN:
It's not mine either. So what's it doing in here?
KARANTHIR:
You said Orrie found it under your bed? Maybe the lovely Daprima
put it there for you to find, as a hint. How are things really going
with you two, dear brother. Perhaps I could be of assistance?
FIN:
What is this fascination you have with me and my girlfriend?
KARANTHIR:
Don’t you know? Why, you’re the only obstacle standing
between Daprima and myself.
FIN:
Is that what you think? You know what - go for it.
Ask her out. She’ll turn you down and then maybe that’ll put an end to your interest in my sex life.
KARANTHIR:
I couldn't possibly do that, dear brother. I just wouldn’t forgive
myself for ruining this happy relationship of yours. No, better I
just leave things as they are. Have you seen this one?
KARANTHIR:
… One would have to be pretty limber to try that position.
FIN:
I don't know, maybe you just need good balance.
KARANTHIR:
Indeed.
FIN:
Karanthir, if this isn't yours, and I know it’s not mine, then how did it get here?
KARANTHIR:
I don't know, but I'll be happy to hold onto it for safe keeping. After all, it’s a bit one-sided. I may just write these folks and fill them in on what’s missing.
FIN:
One sided - it’s all sided. Didn’t you see ..?
KARANTHIR:
Of course I saw … I mean to say that there’s a he and a she, but where’s the she and she, and the he and he. Seriously, it’s a bit insulting if you ask me.
BRYNIE:
Hi, what are you … Uh-oh. I think I hear someone calling me.
KARANTHIR:
I believe, dear brother, the answer to our mystery just walked in.
FIN:
Stop right there Brynie!
FIN:
... What do you know about this book?
BRYNIE:
Uh … I uh … well I sort of found it. You see, a few days ago,
Noli gave me a big bag of books and it was inside. I knew
it wasn’t hers so I brought it here so she wouldn't see it.
FIN:
And it's been in here the whole time?
BRYNIE:
Not exactly, I uh brought it to school. I had to! I owed
Aless money and I had to pay him back. So I decided to …
Well, during recess, I let the other kids look at it, for a small fee.
FIN:
You WHAT!
KARANTHIR:
That’s brilliant!
FIN:
Karanthir!
KARANTHIR:
What? Fin don’t you see? The little monster’s a genius.
Really Brynie - how much did you take in?
BRYNIE:
After I paid Aless back the money he lent me for that stupid lunch ...
FIN:
Lunch box? Does this have anything to do with Grace?
BRYNIE:
She saw me with the book and … You know, she isn't as
innocent as you think. She made me get her the ...
knock knock
BRYNIE:
Come in - please.
ZYFAN:
Greetings. I am sorry to interrupt, but Noli is
waiting for her a bedtime story, Brynie.
BRYNIE:
Oh yeah. Can I go Fin, please? I promised her.
FIN:
Yes - but this isn’t over.
BRYNIE:
I didn’t think it was …
KARANTHIR:
Hello Zyfan …
ZYFAN:
Greetings Karanthir, I see you have found my sister’s book.
She will be most pleased.
FIN:
This is Syrrah's?
ZYFAN:
One of her wedding gifts. May I return it to her?
FIN:
Give him the book Karanthir.
KARANTHIR:
Must I? I'm not finished with it yet.
FIN:
You'll never be finished with it. Just give it to him.
KARANTHIR:
Very well. I have to meet Es at the pub anyway. Oh and Fin,
don't be too hard on the little monster. You said you wanted
him to have a normal childhood. Honestly, if he wasn't
curious about this, we'd have cause to worry.
KARANTHIR:
…Here Zyfan. Have you seen it? You really must. Let me know
if there’s anything that … stimulates you. Perhaps you can
describe it to me later, in great detail. Tah.
ZYFAN:
What could possibly ... Oh, I see.
FIN:
I hope he didn’t offend you.
ZYFAN:
Not at all. I think Karanthir is fascinating. He is so witty and
adventuresome and … He is always so kind to me.
FIN:
If I didn’t know any better I’d say you were falling for him.
ZYFAN:
I believe I am.
FIN:
Oh Zyfan, I’m sorry.
ZYFAN:
Why do you apologize? Do you not approve?
FIN:
It’s not that. Look, he’s my brother and I love him, but let’s face it, he’s a bit of a fruit loop. His idea of a serious relationships is an encounter that lasts more than a night. Do you know what I’m saying?
ZYFAN:
I think so, but perhaps he is ready for something more.
FIN:
I'm not sure he’s capable of something more, but I keep hoping.
ZYFAN:
I see. You will not speak of this conversation with him?
