Scenario:Good Night Till It Be Morrow - Chapter 5: Dreams and Illusions - Episode 3

Good Night Till It Be Morrow - Chapter 5: Dreams and Illusions - Episode 3

After the crew and Juliet leave to go back to the castle, Anthony stops Benvolio and tells him that he, too, has been concerned with the anti-Capulet faction and had infiltrated their gathering. Upon being asked his reason for attending the gathering, Benvolio says there is someone he'd like Anthony to meet.

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Anthony: It seems we have enough people, so why don't we split up into two groups? The bad guys and the good guys.

And so the improvisation begins.

Anthony: There they are! Don't let 'em get away!

Juliet: Eek!

At Anthony's cue, (Captain) wraps an arm around Juliet and pulls her closer.

Anthony: Now that you know our secret, 'fraid we can't let you out of our sight.

Juliet: No... Let me go!

Benvolio: Princess!

Benvolio: Why you... What do you plan to do with the princess?

Anthony: Well, well. Look who's finally here. You sure bark loud for a dog who can't even protect its master.

Anthony: What if I told you we were just gonna go for some lunch, hm?

Juliet: Stay back! We can't let them catch you too!

Benvolio: Fear not, Princess. That won't happen.

Benvolio slowly walks up to them. He slides past Juliet to stand next to Anthony.

Benvolio: I've been waiting for this moment for so long... You can have the princess. Do what you want with her.

Juliet: What... Why?

Anthony: Hahaha! This is a masterpiece!

Infatuated Lady: Huh? Wait, what just happened?

Infatuated Man: He's handing the princess over to the enemy. He betrayed her.

The crowds of people that have gathered at the plaza hold their breaths as they watch.

Benvolio: My brother sacrificed himself to protect you. Ever since then, I've never been able to forgive you...

Juliet: Very well. All things considered, you have the right to take your revenge on me.

Anthony: All right then, you guys switch. Avenge your brother with your own hands.

(Captain) follows Anthony's words and hands over the ropes binding Juliet to Benvolio.

Anthony: Now, exact your revenge... and let the world be your witness!

Lyria: Father? What are you doing?

Anthony: No, don't come here!

Lyria: But...

Anthony: Damn it...

Anthony: Hey, take her away!

Vyrn: Stop it!

Benvolio: Y-you're...

Vyrn: I'm not dead! Who said anythin' about a sacrifice?

Benvolio: W-what? But I saw it... You were...

Vyrn: I'm right here! Come on, you're my brother, aren't ya? So stop doin' stupid things!

Benvolio: I'm... I'm...

Lyria: Father, what's the matter with those people?

Anthony: It doesn't concern you. Run along now.

Lyria: Oh! I know that lady! Did she come to see me?

Anthony: Stop it! That woman knows your secret. You can't go near her!

Lyria: Secret?

Lyria: I don't know what you're talking about, but I'm hungry!

Lyria: Come on, Father! You too, Miss! Let's eat together!

Anthony: No... At this rate, my child's secret is going to be exposed...

Anthony: They'll know her secret... The secret that she's an insatiable glutton!

Putting his hands to his head, Anthony falls to his knees, dissipating the tension in the plaza within a single moment.

Regular Guy: So that was the secret? Give me a break!

Infatuated Man: You can't tell me that was his actual brother. What's up with the cast?

Infatuated Lady: Who'd have thought his brother would be a lizard? Too funny!

Vyrn: Hey! I ain't no lizard!

Infatuated Lady: Ahahaha!

The cast stand in a line and bow in unison to the cheering crowd.

Anthony: Thank you very much!

Theater Fanatic: Anthony! You're so beautiful even when you're evil and pathetic!

Shopping Lady: The girl was pretty cute, wasn't she?

Infatuated Lady: I actually like the lizard, you know.

Vyrn: Wha... I'm tellin' ya, I ain't no lizard!

Anthony: Well, looks like most of the people are gone...

Anthony: My apologies, Princess Juliet. More people gathered than I expected... Are you all right?

Juliet: Hehe, I'm fine. It was so exciting! I had a lot of fun.

Anthony: To think you'd enjoy improvising in front of such a large crowd... I must say I am impressed.

Anthony: No matter your disguise, you are truly one fit to be the ruler of Verona.

Juliet: Now I'm a little embarrassed...

Vyrn: Haha, don't tell me you're blushin' just from a few compliments.

Lyria: It doesn't seem like anyone realized you were the princess either!

Anthony: No one would suspect the princess of our country to be in a play at the town plaza.

Anthony: Most likely, they just assumed you were new actors from the Rose Theater.

Lyria: Do you really think we looked like actors?

Anthony: Even actors get nervous and have trouble with improvisations when they're just starting off. But all of you dived right in.

Lyria: Heheh, we're skyfarers, after all! It's our job to be brave!

Anthony: Skyfarers, huh? And what about you?

Benvolio: Huh?

Anthony turns to Benvolio, who had been standing quietly beside them.

Anthony: Might you be a member of a theater troupe?

Benvolio: No, definitely not.

Anthony: Then you must enjoy plays very much, or aspire to be an actor someday.

Benvolio: I do like theater, and I go to plays every so often. I've gone to see a few of yours as well.

Anthony: I'm honored.

Juliet: Benvolio is a member of Verona's council.

Anthony: I see! Then I suppose I wouldn't be able to tempt you with an offer to join the Rose...

Juliet: Hehe. Benvolio is a valued council member. I'm afraid we can't afford to lose him.

Juliet looks at the time as if reminded of something.

Juliet: I would love to talk more, but I'm afraid I must be getting back to the castle.

Lyria: Oh, it is getting late, isn't it?

Vyrn: If we steal you away for too long, Paris and Rosalind are gonna nag at us for the rest of the night.

Juliet: Let's think of a good excuse together. Although I'm sure Deborah has already realized my absence...

Juliet: What will you do, Benvolio?

Benvolio: I'm planning to visit the book shop after this.

Juliet: Very well, then I'll see you back at the castle.

Juliet: Thank you very much for today, Anthony. I had a most enjoyable time.

Anthony: No, it was an honor to spend time with you, Princess. Please visit us at the Rose again sometime.

Juliet: Yes... I hope I can, someday.

After seeing Juliet and the others off, Benvolio bows to Anthony.

Benvolio: Then I'll take my leave here.

Anthony: Who would've thought that you're actually a council member?

Benvolio: I beg your pardon?

Anthony: Did you have a particular reason for visiting the underground pub a few days ago?

Benvolio: Underground... pub?

Anthony: A nobleman... or rather, a council member like you would hardly end up at a place like that by coincidence.

Benvolio: Who exactly are you...

Benvolio takes a step back, eyeing Anthony warily. Anthony raises his arms and gives a careless shrug.

Anthony: No need to get so uptight—I was there as well, you see. Just thought I'd say hello to a friend.

Anthony: I could have called you out in front of Lady Juliet, but I didn't, did I?

Benvolio: Are you a member of the anti-Capulet faction? Approaching Lady Juliet like that today... What are you plotting?

Anthony: Just as I thought.

Anthony: You weren't there for the same reason as everyone else, were you?

Benvolio: Are you saying you weren't either? Then why?

Anthony: It came to my attention that there are rumors about the Rose Theater being used for some rather problematic purposes.

Benvolio: The Rose Theater isn't yours.

Anthony: Hm, you have a point—but I was in the middle of my lines. I'd appreciate it if you'd let me finish what I have to say.

Anthony gives a playful wink.

Benvolio: ...

Anthony: Let's see, what was I saying... Oh yes. There were some tasteless rumors going around, so I looked into them and ended up at that place a few days ago.

Anthony: While I was there I pretended to be a member of their faction, but before I knew it, they had me up on stage for a speech. Bit of a bind, that was.

Benvolio: So the man making the speech back there was you... Come to think of it, your voice does sound familiar.

Anthony: I'm sure quite a few people noticed. That's probably why they decided to throw me on stage in the first place.

Benvolio: True. Someone as famous as you would be a convenient resource for the faction.

Anthony: Indeed. Although I hardly plan to let them use me like that.

Anthony: In the end, I'll be the one to use them.

Anthony: While I was up on the stage, I observed the faces of the audience closely. That's how I recognized you today.

Benvolio: Your speech was quite plausible. Are you certain you're an actor and not a swindler?

Anthony: I'll take that as a compliment. But not everything was a lie, you know.

Anthony: I really do think Lord Romeo was used as a sacrifice for Verona.

Benvolio: Do you now?

Anthony: But just that won't turn me into an anti-Capulet rebel.

Benvolio: Are you sure about that?

Anthony: I don't expect you to believe everything I'm saying. However...

Anthony: In the end, I am an actor. There is nothing I value more than the talent I possess, and theater.

Anthony: Honestly, I couldn't care less about Verona or the conflict between Montague and Capulet.

Anthony: I do feel bad saying this to you, seeing how you're involved with running this country and all.

Anthony: But I won't tolerate anyone using the Rose Theater for their own trivial reasons.

Anthony: And that concludes my near-soliloquy. Next is your turn.

Anthony: Why were you there at the gathering, Benvolio?

Benvolio: ...

Benvolio: Anthony, if I recall, you're a fan of Bill the Bard's plays, are you not?

Anthony: Very much so. I've always stated this publicly, so it's not exactly a secret...

Anthony: Does that have something to do with what we're talking about right now?

Benvolio: Yes. There's someone I'd like you to meet.