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Thread: Scene 11: Wise Men bring gifts
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Perched on the stable roof-top, idly filing her nails.
Quiet tonight. Hmmmm. Wonder if there's anything good on the telly.
More important, there should be some more pressies along shortly. Hopefully better than sheep, too.
Hmmmm.
Wonder if there'll be anything for me?
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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I saw that, Joseph! ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif)
I hope that's cough medicine you're having in there. You are driving, you know. I assume that once you've handed those census forms in this evening, we'll be off on our way home to Nazareth.
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Fourth Angel
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What do you mean out on her own? I'm here too you know.
And as for on our own... just where were you two nights ago when we needed you to announce glad tidings of great joy to some shepherds on a hillside? Eh? Leaving me on my own in the cold to try and manage the job.
Not to mention that we lost Angel 1 to the *ahem* Dark Side.
Turns and beeeeeeeeeams at Mary
And so lovely to see you and the baby.. er.. babies again. You're looking wonderfully slim - you've not been borrowing corsets from that Black Angel now have you?
And did I hear a mention of teacakes?
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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
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Joseph
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
I saw that, Joseph!
I hope that's cough medicine you're having in there. You are driving, you know. I assume that once you've handed those census forms in this evening, we'll be off on our way home to Nazareth.
Actually dear, I thought we might stick around in case anyone else wants to shower us in gifts. I mean, we do deserve them, after all. It was hard work bringing these kids to the world, and I don't intend to let my efforts in the process go unrewarded.
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Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Slides down chimney into stable. (Hey. It's Traditional.) Nonchalently, "Hi Gabe."
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Gabriel
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or even Happpy Families?
Now about presents - I had a coupple of parcels under my arms as I travelled, but i was mugged by three ugly looking guys and they took all I had
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Mother Mary
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Glances sorrowfully at the plate and offers the angel her last teacake, as a good hostess should. Smiles serenely and winks at the Chief Stage Manager who seems to have an unending supply.
They taste heavenly!
Suddenly remembers, and pops over to check on Jesus and Lavinia. The twins are doing fine. Lavinia sleeps on ...Mary wonders just what Joseph slipped in her bottle... and Jesus is smiling and playing with the little bell. Reassured, Mary returns to the card bale
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Gabriel
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where was I when you had to annouce good news on a cold hilside? Tucked up warm and dry, of course!
Do I need to remind you that I am Gabriel - the Archangel Gabriel and i don't do cold hillsides in winter!!
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Black Angel
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Looks Mary up and down critically.
Nice dress. Shame about the colour.
Peers mournfully at the empty plate.
Any more where those came from? Nothing like teacakes to go with a good game of poker.
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
Glances sorrowfully at the plate and offers the angel her last teacake, as a good hostess should. Smiles serenely and winks at the Chief Stage Manager who seems to have an unending supply.
They taste heavenly!
Of course, I do. More tea, as well. Sends more of all onstage.
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3, who has been sniffing around the hay with the half-broken (?) eggs in it, suddenly catches a whiff of the teacakes and shoves into the group playing cards in an attempt to eat some]
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
*shove*
*sniff*
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Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
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*sighs at Gabriel*
No of course I hadn't forgotten. But I'll forgive you at least. Being angelic and all. Nearly lost my harp to frostbite. Or sheep bites or something.
Still, at least it's all warm and cosy here in the stable. And I'm ever so good at bridge.
*glares at Dark Angel for good measure
And you stay away from that nice baby Jesus. You can play with the other one if you want.
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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Black Angel:
Looks Mary up and down critically.
Nice dress. Shame about the colour.
I told her that the other day - did she listen?
Did she heck!
Needs a dose of Trinny and whatsit off "What not to wear"
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Black Angel
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*swipes Fourth Angel's teacake*
Well I had fun. Great party. Pity about the shepherds, but you can't have everything.
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I told her that the other day - did she listen?
Did she heck!
Needs a dose of Trinny and whatsit off "What not to wear"
Leans close to whisper to Fairy Godmother.
And she's got baby-sick down her shoulder.
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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Well, thanks for all your comments, but my wife is dressed beautifully.
![[Love]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif)
So let's play cards and stop sniping at the Mother of God, alright?
![[Mad]](angryfire.gif)
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Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Fourth Angel
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*Swipes the tea cake back before those nasty little fangs can bite into it
Look, there's a whole new plate there. Go get your own.
*smiles sweetly at the BVM, and holds out sparkling white cloth.*
You may want this? For.. er.. just... right.. there. The shoulder, yes. It really doesn't look good against all the blue.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Oh Joseph! My hero!!!!!!
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 snatches the teacake from Angel 4's hand]
*munch, munch*
Baaaa
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Black Angel
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Oh Joseph! My hero!!!!!!
Makes gagging gestures in one corner.
Reclaims teacake. Waggles it, dips one finger into the half-melted butter and licks it off luxuriantly.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
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Rudolph catches a sniff of teacakes and moseys into the stable.
Baaaaaaaa!
Catches a glance of black angel and looks at her suspiciously.
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Sheep 3
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[Well, Sheep 3 did manage to get a small piece of the teacake]
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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I'm not sure I like this Black Angel.
Yawns. Glances at wristsundial.
Gosh, I do hope that ANY OTHER VISITORS WHO MIGHT BE APPROACHING accelerate their arrival. It would be awful to get people turning up just as I decide to take a nap.
![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Black Angel
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Realizes she's sharing a tea-cake with a sheep. *Ick* *Ick*. Sheep slobber. Drops teacake hurridly.
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Gabriel
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"Let's play cards" is that the best you can come up with for a quiet night in?
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Stable Cat
Nativity Play
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*stable cat, still looking for a lap, decides to try out the black angels, and hops up*
prrrrttt?
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Black Angel:
Realizes she's sharing a tea-cake with a sheep. *Ick* *Ick*. Sheep slobber. Drops teacake hurridly.
[Sheep 3 gobbles the rest of the teacake quickly]
*munch, gulp*
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jlg the sheep
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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Er... did you do that sheep Black Angel?
We could do with a few more that colour around here to brighten up the hillsides
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Fourth Angel
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*Glares at both Black Angel and that sheep and snatches her own teacake from the new pile. Sounds of satisfied munching ensue.*
So.. were we going to have that card game while we wait for whoever it is coming next?
We could always send one of the heavenly host out to find them. *looks pointedly at that Gothic excuse for an Angel*
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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
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Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
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Getting somewhat bored waiting for the other wise men to awake, Wise Man 2 takes a pad of paper and a rather nice pen engraved with the hotel logo, and writes ...
To the other wise men, we couldn't wake you so Phil and I are heading to Bethlehem without you. The Tour Manager has left the keys to the bus so we're taking that. We have the gifts.
If you wake up any time soon follow us.
Wise Man 2 leaves the note prominantly in the room, picks up the bus keys and puts the pen in his pocket before leaving the room
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Pats Stable Cat enthusiastically, wiping the last smears of butter off her fingers as she does so.
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Er... did you do that sheep Black Angel?
We could do with a few more that colour around here to brighten up the hillsides
Yep. Isn't he just smashing? Pity about the nose though - I suggested powder.
How d'you think sheep three would look in a really dark red?
Looks pointedly back. I'm not going anywhere. Unlike some, I'm free-lance, and I haven't had my pressies. Besides, I'd disturb the kitty.
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 begins quietly sidling around Angel 4 in order to get closer to the plate of teacakes]
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Mary just checks on the babies again. Lavinia is starting to stir, so she hurriedly sticks a dummy in her mouth and makes sure the swaddling bands are secure. She hands a bottle to the Chief Stage Manager behind the curtains with a quick aside
Just stick that in the microwave for a minute, will you?
Little Jesus is still smiling sweetly. Mary picks him up and retires behind a haystack, knowing he must be hungry but too polite to ask. She leaves the card players to continue their game without her for a moment.
Come on, my sweet one, time for a feed.
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Eyes up sheep 3, rummaging in her purse for more dye. Now, if only she comes in range...
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Black Angel:
How d'you think sheep three would look in a really dark red?
Deep blood red?
Fancy a nice leg of lamb for dinner as well?
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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*sniffs*
Ohhh, no. I'm vegetarian.
*pats Stable Cat with one hand, rummages in bag with the other*
Anyone want a tic-tac?
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Sheep 3
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[Sheep 3 senses a lot of eyes looking at her, and suddenly becomes interested in a wisp of hay on the floor]
Baaa?
*munch*
[Sheep 3 looks innocently at Angels, etc.]
[ 19. December 2002, 22:48: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
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Slides around the other side, trying to sneak up behind Black Angel. Thinks to self, I'd like to see how she'd look in teal. ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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Sheep 3
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[Sheep 3 notices some hay on the opposite side of the stable and begins to move in that direction.....]
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Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
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Idly helps herself to another tea cake and watches to see the sheep trying to surround Dark Angel
I swear those dumb animals are up to something... not quite sure what. *munch*. Makes for a good show though.
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
She hands a bottle to the Chief Stage Manager behind the curtains with a quick aside
Just stick that in the microwave for a minute, will you?
Grabs bottle and pops in microwave. Removes and tests temperature by dripping drops of liquid (whatever it is) on wrist.....
Hands back to Mary.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
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Sees Black Angel's open purse, and formulates a plan to steal her bottle of teal dye and spray her with it.
Then, remembers, sheep don't have opposable thumbs. Or fingers, for that matter. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Grabs a teacake from the table and slinks back into corner, munching.
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Mother Mary
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Mary returns with the infant Jesus, who gurgles sweetly as she lays him in the manger. Taking the bottle from the stage manager, she picks up Lavinia and begins to feed her too.
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Stable Cat
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*from cozy spot in black angels lap, stable cat regards sheep balefully, with an expression clearly meaning "shove off, this laps mine"*
mmmrrrrtttt.....
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Black Angel
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Scoops cat up under arm and slouches over to the BVM and Lavinia. She peers closely for a moment or two before asking, Why have you got two?
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Joseph
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Whistles "Times, They Are A-Changing". Then whistles "Long Time Gone". Subtle hint - or coincidence?
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Mother Mary
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Originally posted by Black Angel:
Scoops cat up under arm and slouches over to the BVM and Lavinia. She peers closely for a moment or two before asking, Why have you got two?
Good question, actually. This one is the Son of God, you know... but I'm not too sure about that one! Aren't they lovely, though? Have you brought them a present?
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Black Angel
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Whistles "Times, They Are A-Changing". Then whistles "Long Time Gone". Subtle hint - or coincidence?
Glances from Mary to ickle Jesus sweetly sleeping and back again. Says says loudly, over the whistling And why is he so quiet? Is he broken?
Shakes her head sadly. No. No pressies. Not even a dumb old sheep. He can borrow my second best eyeliner, though, if he likes.
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Fairy Godmother
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*Waddles over to see baby Lavinia*
I think she'd look good in purple.
*Thinks that if she sould just have some of the purple sheep's wool she may make a nice layette*
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chief stage manager
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Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
*Waddles over to see baby Lavinia*
I think she'd look good in purple.
*Thinks that if she sould just have some of the purple sheep's wool she may make a nice layette*
The wardrobe Mistress made a gorgeous one in dark purple and black lace. It's on the props table.
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