'They've been practicing for weeks.' He smiled into his mug of ale. Theodrid tried not to look at his wife when she turned an accusing eye on him as if it were his fault. 'Of course not.' She sounded just as worried as I was. 'Did you know about this?' I asked Emmeline. Admiral Hugo tossed them each a wooden practice blade. He and Warin skipped down the stairs to a deafening roar at their appearance. Emory raised his brows at me in excitement. 'Your turn?' I sat up, my eyebrows scrunch in doubt. Warin hit Emory in the shoulder with the back of his hand. Slapping his big hands on his thighs, he hooted and laughed. Emmeline would cover her eyes only to have Theodrid pull her hands down so she had to watch. Warin was loud and cheered right along with the rest of them. I leaned into Emory my head resting on his shoulder as we watched. He landed in the net below which only sent the audience screaming with praise.

She gasped as one of the sailors leaped into the air and flipped. Emmeline grabbed my hand and squeeze in girlish delight. They jumped and turned summersaults to the roars and applause of everyone watching. His men scaled the large masts with ease and took turns walking along the rope. People clapped and cheered, calling out to the men they knew. I swung my arms out and bowed as Admiral Hugo's men came running to the center of the room. 'I present to you, Admiral Hugo and the Royal Armada.' In appreciation of their quick actions and for granting me the gift of my life,' I paused for dramatic affect. They found me floating adrift, lost at sea. I have arranged a spectacle for tonight's entertainment. 'In honor of Bryndury's Anniversary and as an expression of my gratitude and thanks to the people of Cynthera and my King and Queen.' I turned and gave them a curtsy. Everyone quieted down so even the people near the front door on the far side could hear me. With the whiskey warm in my belly and my heart filled with joy I found myself excited and not scared at all. I walked around the table and stood at the edge of the dais facing the hordes of people.

A large rope was strung tight between them and the net secured halfway down in case anyone should fall. It took a few minutes for Admiral Hugo and his men to set up the two large masts and anchored them down. They moved the tables to the edges of the hall, and the large space opened up in the middle. Whiskey was a strong drink and I found myself giddy with it. That night's enjoyment was just getting started.

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Calm Before The Storm by N.J. Kuhr