Technically, this is part of The 10 Stages of Befriending a Strange Eaglelandian Hero. This is the first version of the scene that plays out, but the one that will make it into the series (if it does hopefully come to existence) will be written in third-person.
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It's late at night. Poo hangs out on top of a Scarabian building. Lying down, he watches the stars and admires the way they glitter in the sky. He is tranquil.
A little further down the roof, Ness finishes climbing up. He grins at his achievement, but upon seeing Poo, he quiets down immediately. He awkwardly stands there for some time. Then from his pocket he takes out his yo-yo and slings it.
SFX: Sliiiiiing!
POO: AH--
POO: WHO GOES THERE?!
NESS: AAH!
POO: Oh, it's just you. (Pause) Wait, how long have you been there? Have you been watching me?!
NESS: Uh no, I just arrived. Seriously, why're you so uptight all the time?
POO: Well! ...It's because trouble is everywhere, that's why!
NESS: I mean... yeah. Trouble's a part of life, and you just have to roll with it, y'know?
POO: Hmph. Well, I refuse to get into any trouble at all.
Ness walks up next to Poo and sits down at the roof's edge.
NESS: You refuse to, huh? Why?
POO: It's... It's because I have to be the best! I trained my whole life so I can aid you in saving the world, and eventually... rule an entire country.
NESS: Dang... I... I dunno what to say about all that... That's a lot.
POO: But... Saving the world is also your responsibility... Hmm... You know, I always--
NESS: Okay, this conversation's getting too deep! Let's change the topic!
POO: Y-yes...! In fact, I would be more than happy to change the topic, as well!
NESS: Hah! We finally agreed on something! Alright, let's see...
Ness pauses to think for a moment. Poo sits down at the edge of the roof.
NESS: Ah! Remember when I was messing with you earlier today?
POO: Be specific.
NESS: At the markets.
POO: (Sighs) Oh yes, now I know. Go on...
NESS: Firstly, remember that you were the one that started this whole one-on-one duel thing.
POO: Duel and one-on-one mean the exa--
NESS: SO, WE WERE MAKING a huge mess out of the place--
Poo rolls his eyes and says nothing.
NESS: ...And then some old guy was chasing us. While all that was happening, you had like some kind of "evil laugh" or something!
POO: I had what?
NESS: (Humorously) Man! I didn't even know you had that in you! I didn't even know you could laugh at all!
POO: You're able to notice things like that?
NESS: Wait a minute, just to make sure, you were laughing at the guy, right?
POO: I don't know! But, I suppose it could have been at the man...
NESS: (Laughing) Okay, good!
POO: O...kay?
NESS: And then, when he was screaming at us you said the funniest things, like (immitating Poo) "That is NOT the way you treat the prince of the skies!" (normally) and other things like that!
POO: Surely, that was a serious expression.
NESS: I dunno, you seemed pretty playful to me.
POO: I really said it like that?
NESS: Yeah, you were hilarious!
POO: Hilarious...
NESS: And finally, (sighs fondly) when we escaped the guy, I saw on your face that you had the most mischievous smile. You could barely hide it, even with the serious exterior you have all the time....
POO: ...To think I SMILED after all that...?! I cannot believe myself! I didn't realise my disrespect -- all my masters will be so ashamed of me!
NESS: WHOA, whoa -- chill out, your highness! That's a good thing! (Under his breath) ...Kinda.
POO: (Sarcastically) Oh, really now?
NESS: Yeah, I mean... Sure, rules are rules, and you're expected to follow 'em, but when you're a little disobedient, that's where the fun's at!
POO: (Genuinely) Really?
NESS: Yes, really! This is why I think you should loosen up a little. You're not at the palace right now, are you?
POO: Your point?
NESS: Let me see that troublemaker again! It's something I really like about you, so I'm bummed you gotta hide it all the time!
Poo pauses for a short while. Ness starts looking a little concerned about what he had just said.
NESS: Okay, forget I--
POO: You... Nobody has ever said anything like that to me before...
Ness raises his eyebrows in astonishment.
NESS: Wow... Uh, you're welcome. (Pause) Okay, I mean absolutely no offense when I say this, but man, I would hate to be a prince if it meant growing up like... uh... you.
POO: (Sigh) I understand.
NESS: Anyway! Today was fun! Let's go one-on-one again sometime!
POO: Absolutely!
NESS: And also, try to chill out more when we hang out. At least when you're with me, Jeff and Paula, quit being so under pressure.
POO: Hmph! Alright then! Easy!
NESS: Uhuh. Doubt it!
POO: I said it will be easy!
NESS: Y'know what, just lie back down and look at the sky or whatever you were doing. You were pretty calm then. Right?
Poo pauses for a moment.
POO: Huh... (Under his breath) Yes, I was...
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