Restrained Sophistication

This is a bit of a holiday starter to go along with the other introductions that are being made, so feel free to enjoy the inaugural celebration of the new archbishop! (Note: This was the 4th of July special.) 
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):( The gentle doctor smiles daintily upon his colleagues,
returning witty quip with witty quip. The Archbishop Augustus has a beautiful
gleaming palace, shimmering with reverence. The faces of the upper class are
well lit- with modest piety, of course, but still there remains a gaudy air to
it. Like Christmas. Sterile. Sharp. Bitter.
Superficial.
The tall man weaves his way through the crowd, delicately but with urgency. He
finds his way onto the balcony and leans gently on it with a wistful sigh,
tired brown eyes following the trail of decorative explosions but only half
paying attention to the display. The fireworks are beautiful, but why? What is
there to celebrate? Augustus has been no different than any other archbishop
thus far. The Bible condemns the different, as they all are quick to point out,
but something doesn't feel right about it. Is it really a blessing to torture
human beings for loving differently? is it really their loyal duty to demean
science? to prevent people from learning? from being healthy? Is it really
tasteful and proper to crush women completely for the purpose of continuing the
same old powerful houses, even at the risk of their sanity?
was America right? )
Madame La Déchante:  ( A
familiar plump Soprano joins him at the balcony. ) Good evening sir. I trust
this most modest display is to your liking?
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  Oh yes!
QUITE a marvel of "restrained sophistication"
Madame La Déchante:  Aren't you
glad our new patriarch isn't one of those FLASHY sorts?
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  Why yes I
am! This country is headed by such a fair church. It's so nice to see them
continue to be wholesome and honest!
Madame La Déchante:  ( She
stares at Hen for a moment before her face lifts into bubbling laughter. )
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( The
sight is contagious, and he soon catches it, joining her in the quiet hearty
laughter. )
Ah what a traitorous pair we are!
Madame La Déchante:  ( sweetly)
I promise to write you from my cell
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( Henry
pauses and stares at the brunette, her face ever softer by the bursts of
colored light. The corners of his mouth pull down slightly- transforming his
own back into a wistful smile. He turns once again to the shells with a small
sigh. )
Madame La Déchante:  ( She also
turns back to the shells, a long pause between them. A minute passes before she
speaks. )
... I do love you, you know.
== Obtained From ==
Fireworks
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Category:Character Side Stories
Category:Nex's Return