[ota] Welcome to the 38th Annual Shakespeare on The Green

[maskofhearts]

There were a few things that Master Henry always kept as a tradition- the Annual Shakespeare on the Green productions being but a part of them. It was the biggest day of his year, though it was not his only production of the year, it was the biggest. The stage was built for this one night, and on this night Master Henry introduced the play as he

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On The Green- Meet And Greet.

[maskofhearts]

[fiddlerjohnny]

"What?"

Pause.

Sheepish look. "Sorry. You just...that...it's pretty eye-catching."

[maskofhearts]

"Sort of the point." He said with a shrug.

"But- and this might just be me- I'm not sure it is really getting the intended reaction."

[fiddlerjohnny]

Headtilt, "what did you intend to happen, then?"

Because it never would have occurred to him to do this.

[maskofhearts]

"...I guess I didn't really think about it enough. I sort of expected...more drama."

He looked about though, and wasn't sure if many had precisely processed what he was wearing (or not).

"Doesn't matter too much, I guess. I'm glad you enjoyed the show."

[fiddlerjohnny]

He laughs at that. "Maybe next time you should just come out naked."

Pause.

"Not that I'm suggesting it." Just in case Hadyn took that as a challenge.

[maskofhearts]

"I don't think I'll be flaunting it quite so vividly any time soon. Don't worry."

As it were he'd seen the look on his mother's face that promised to be less thrilling conversation.

[fiddlerjohnny]

"Me? Worried? Nah."

He smiled a little and started to move away, "guess I should let your other well-wishes come over..."

For Hadyn, naturally.

[graceandwit]

Tegan had been at the performance, of course -- her love of Shakespeare aside, Hadyn was a friend and one did things like this for friends -- and grins broadly when she sees the suit: "Nice outfit."

[maskofhearts]

"I thought I would shake things up a little bit," he said with shrug. "Figured that you only live once."

He rolled his shoulders a little, before tilting his head a little. "Did you like it?"

[graceandwit]

"Perhaps you'll start a trend."

In fact, she'd pay good money to see some of the more staid members of their community don painted-on clothes.

She nods: "You did good, kid."

[maskofhearts]

"Thanks." He said, shrugging a little. Still....not the turn out he'd been expecting. But then again- the year before didn't have as much to compete against.

"Have you seen Elisha?"

[graceandwit]

"He was around earlier."

The news seemed to have hit him -- well, not hard as such but there had been a definite impact. Death was always difficult. Sudden, unexpected death even more so.

Still, the timing could not be more regrettable.

[maskofhearts]

"...Yeah." Which was...less than he'd hoped for. And it was hard to keep the disappointment from showing- too.

"Well- guess it wasn't the worst play ever, then. People sat through the whole thing."

[kindlybutle]

Actors deserved flowers - that was the way of things. Which is why Sean made a point of bringing small bouquet to the reception for all the actors, but especially for Hadyn.

He was very good at waiting until the lead had time, hands clasped behind his back and shoulders straight, without actually hovering.

[maskofhearts]

Hadyn had a lot of people to shake hands with it seemed- though fewer were the ones he'd been looking for, and more and more were just wanting to inspect his 'outfit' it seemed. And by the time he'd gotten to Sean- Elisha had already come, said goodbye, and left.

And despite himself- Hadyn seemed a little less enthused by the time he'd made it to the Heart's Butler.

Though he did offer a smile. "Hello..."