Open RP - Percy is a strange (wo)man

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Normally when Percy suffered from the throes of boredom he'd seek out one of the members of his league to entertain him, or perhaps write another insufferably terrible poem to share with His Highness, the Prince of Wales. He'd go to London for a lark or race his yacht down the Thames, scheme another scheme or maybe even figure out another way to sneak into the chaotic streets of Paris. Now? Now all Percy could do was meddle in little ways. He did enjoy a good disguise.

Dressing up as an old hag had been easy, but to dress up as a pretty young woman? Well, that would be a challenge indeed. He had found a dress, something rose-coloured and pretty in one of the shops (he did suppose it was pretty, but the tailoring was poor...and confusing), and had disguised himself well. A painted lady! It made him laugh to see his own appearance. His breast was small and his shoulders were wide, and he looked more like a Hapsburg lady of old than a dainty maiden, but he was fair enough under all the makeup and lace and frills.

Ah, and now for the fun. He left Adventureland and just went walking, wondering who would be fooled and who would just think him completely mad. He kept a fan in front of his face and tried not to topple over in these demmed pumps.

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[yousir-mesir.livejournal.com]

Percy shrugged his rather elegant shoulders. "Mr. Adams, I am a strange man. To properly explain my motives might take a whole afternoon." He smiled. "I enjoy acting, sir, and this keeps me amused."

[john-adams-1776.livejournal.com]

Feeling relieved, John nodded. He'd been somewhat afraid that this was all intended to make him look the fool once more in Percy's presence, but that had been reason enough for him. "I see. Well, one needs some occupation in this odd world we find ourselves in, certainly." Then an idea struck him. "I say, Sir Percy, have you ever acted upon a stage? For the life of me I have read many plays but have never seen one performed. Perhaps you might form a company and do me the very great honor of staging a performance for the inhabitants of the park!"

[yousir-mesir.livejournal.com]

He was glad he wasn't asked to explain - not at the present moment at any rate. Perhaps another time; he would not mind at all divulging his secrets to John. At the mention of an act Percy became exceedingly...nervous. A stage? Percy was taken aback by the very idea. "My wife is an actress, but as for myself I've never stepped upon a stage..."

But what would be the difference between his own performance and one set upon a stage? He reasoned that it would merely be on a smaller scale, and with less risks. He could organise well enough, and his "people" skills were fair... "Perhaps....perhaps, John, that I just may consider the idea. I may just need your help, sir, if you were willing to give it."

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"Have you not?" asked John surprised. "But you're just the man for it. And an actress for a wife as well. Who better? You must be quite familiar with how it all comes about."

A man without any secrets himself, John tended not to see them in others. It was one of many failings. But an endearing one, one hopes, for he didn't pursue the matter.

He bowed and smiled. "I am entirely at your service. What do you require?"

[yousir-mesir.livejournal.com]

Percy shook his head, but did not linger on why he had not preformed on stage. Too much acting in other aspects of his life, perhaps.

"You're a learned and well-read fellow, perhaps you could help me in choosing what sort of play this imagined company might perform. I could do with a friend with taste." He smiled, hoping to appeal to the man. Percy wasn't quite sure if had been convinced just yet that he could somehow manage to pull an idea of this sort off.

[john-adams-1776.livejournal.com]

"It would be my very great pleasure!" John ejaculated exclaimed. "Though the works I enjoy reading might be very much different when it comes to performance. Perhaps kind Mr. Fell would assist me. He is a well-read gentleman and has amassed a remarkable library here. Let me ponder the matter, if you would."

John's eyes were shining with finally having a challenge to direct his mental energies toward and the prospect of novelty. It wasn't much, perhaps, but it was more than he'd had to think of in quite a long time. And the prospect of finally seeing a real play for the first time... It was a life-long dream "Tell me, sir. Do you think your tastes run more to the comedic or the dramatic?"

[yousir-mesir.livejournal.com]

"I have not had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fell," Percy replied, nodding his head in accord anyway. If Mr. Adams thought he was kind then Percy was ready to believe him. "Ponder away, John. I trust your judgment," he smiled.

He laughed low in his throat, a deep sort of chuckle. "Ah, that would depend on my mood, of course. I believe I rather like...fancy and whimsy." He added after a pause, "And one can never go wrong when in the hands of The Bard."

[john-adams-1776.livejournal.com]

"Indeed not," John agreed cheerfully. "Very well, sir. I will detain you no longer from others you wish to charm. Expect a letter with my thoughts in a very few days."

He bowed with a grin. "Your servant, madam."

[yousir-mesir.livejournal.com]

Percy replied with a rather winning smile and an less-than-elegant curtsy. "Mr. Adams, ever the gentleman," he replied, slipping back into the falsetto.

"Until then, my good sir." He raised himself back up, opened up his face, and waved just hand just so in John's direction as they parted.

Hmn. A theatre company. He'd have to muse on this for a few days.