Billy was in the middle of the room, delivering his monologue, reag the ideal performance sensation that only be achieved by uanding the feelings of the rusty-armored knight he portrays. He's entering a war he's likely to lose, his sorrow is in the fear of death and what his family might eer his demise. A war against a mightier foe than the empire's small army he mao gather. His wife, who is likely pregnant, must wait for him at home. He may never see her again.

  (The stage is lit by a soft light in a er, representing the evening's glow. A soldier, pyed by an actor, stands, gazing into the distahere's a small table with a letter and a framed photograph. The background music is gentle and mencholic, pyed by piano, violin, or cello.)

  (…)

  Soldier: (With determination) Now, I must depart. Every step I take brings me closer to the distahat separates us. Though the path will be arduous and the days will grow dark, I will keep the light of our love burning in my heart.

  (The soldier adjusts his knight's attire, the mail, and the red cape that blends with the fervor of blood.)

  Soldier: I hope to see you, my beloved wife wheears of war hide behind the horizon and when our bodies grow weary. May our souls forbid us to move, aurning to each other bees the only logical solution. Amidst my sorrows, the greatest is not enjoying the love you shower upon me every day, with your kisses, caresses, and words.

  (The soldier tinues adjusting his armor, a thick sword hangs by his side.)

  Soldier: For it is my sword, my only panion in these hands, that men it follies out of fear, anger, or the will to survive... the madness of men lost in steel and blood. It's not a good pce to be, for amidst the fear, within the shadow, reason begins to unravel. Your memory only give me hope to endure such perils, against the desotion I see as an unbearable, endless journey, my dear Beatrice.

  Beatrice!

  Billy huddled closer with eaoticeable ge.

  Soldier: Beatrice, my love, my stro hope. Pray in the ms when you wake, pray at night when you sleep, pray when you dine, for my sustenance will be earth and iron.

  (A profound silence falls as the soldier walks towards his horse, ready to depart alone.)

  The one who woke from the dream, in which they were immersed, closed their eyes at the end to evoke that feeling of sadhat hadn't yet reached their performance.

  -A very fine representation, Billy. I like how your body veys emotions, and your voice tone is also quite strong, enough to reach everyone in the audience. I hope you work more on the nuances of your voice; sometimes, soft words resoh the audience eveer. - Susan said.

  -The person, please, for their monologue. Thank you, Billy. - Susan excimed loudly.

  None of the following monologues stood out. Among all the partits, no one was worth mentioning to Billy. Above all, their ag style failed to capture Billy's attention.

  Only two individuals demonstrated the skills to act vingly. However, one of the acts that caught his attention for the opposite reason was Cameron's, who, amid his performance, caused much amusement. His clumsy portrayal of a sailor drew signifit attentioo exaggerated expressions and his poor attempt at impersonating a stereotypical pirate with a peg leg, a parrot, and ach, the plete opposite of a sailor. It had a certain charm if you overlooked his awkward movements and the fact that he fot his eye patch. He even made the charming teacher Susan ugh.

  Sea Captain: Well, a man has only his hands te his path on the sea.

  (…)

  That's how the monologue cluded.

  -Thank you very much for your curious interpretation. At first, I thought I had given you the monologue of a sailor. But your pirate idea shed some light on it, Mr. Cameron and you improvised quite well. - Susan said.

  -Thanks, teacher. Although from my perspective, he's a sailor who's unlucky enough to look like a pirate. - Cameron said from the front of the , always ready with ao any questions people asked him.

  Cameron took a seat o Billy, wearing a smug smile. In his mind, his performance erfect 10.

  -So, handsome boy, what did you think of my performance? - Cameron asked Billy.

  -Quite eaining, better than I expected. You could extend your monologue a bit; your exaggeration is refreshing, a monologue guided by edy. - Billy said.

  -edy, huh? I had hought of it that way, but it's in my nature to do things brilliantly. - Cameron replied.

  -I'm sure you could earn some merit in the performance. - Billy said.

  -Please, I know my talent doesn't reach that far. Save those merits for future stars like you. But what do you say, will you keep a spot in your busy schedule for a drink? - Cameron asked.

  -I'm underage. - Billy said.

  -Of course, of course. We'll drink something mixed with co, enough so that no oices. - Cameron suggested.

  -I don't think I . - Billy said.

  As they paid attention to the st set of monologues, a 21-year-old woman with remarkable talent took the stage. Her monologue was about Mother Earth and how she wept in the forest due to the wear and tear caused by human hands.

  -e on buddy, we have a bit of fun, I promised to take care of you. - Cameron said. - Don't drink, but e have some fun, You have a scowl on your face all the time, so e o some good music, I'll introduce you to some amazing dies, they'll py with you for sure.

  -I'm fourteen. - Billy said in a whisper.But Cameron's insistence, he was refleg.

  -Oh well, we work on that, You're sixteen now, it's more acceptable, to open up to some women that only takes you two years. - Cameron said.

  -If I'm 16 they'll take me two years. –

  -Haha, don't worry old man, it'll be a few kisses and some pool time. With your elegahey'll drool on the ground you walk on. - said Cameron.

  I'm not really in the mood for a party. -said Billy.

  -I've never mentioned a party. It's just hanging out. It's fun to go to the restaurant, people are always lively. - said Cameron.

  -I'll go, I just hope I don't get too bored. - Billy said.

  - Great! - said Cameron. -Let's ihe pretty girls. The blonde is Clove, and her friend is Sarah for sure, they'd love to hang out with us. - said Cameron.

  -See. - Billy said.

  -What do you say? Help me ihem. - said Cameron.

  -You're the oh the idea, I think you should be the oo take the first step. - Billy replied smiling, it's enough that I'm participating in the meeting.

  -Give me a moment. -He came back with a cheerful smile on his face, his long, sprawling hair was fluttering the more he moved.

  - Well? -

  -They will e ter, They have a paper due iernoon, so they probably won't attend, but I'm positive they probably will. - he said.

  They left the uy the beautiful wns and some students were ing and going from here and there, this is the main wn, from there you get to the library, crossing the whole park, there are the faculties of arts, it is curious that we see these csses in the main halls, they are dedicated to giving csses of the faculties of administration.

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