(A writing prompt from Trifecta: to write a story in three sentences)
“He served five years for petty treason after stealing her
highness’ soul gem from her garter of office,” grumbled the Hierophant-in-Virtua.
“And another five years after that for filching the imperial omniclave from under the nose of the Grand Justicar,” added the Coin Shriver.
“Then a new face and a new job with us,” said the young
prince, grinning, “will be his third and final sentence.”
Poacher as game-keeper? If you can't beat 'em, employ 'em!
ReplyDeleteYes... but carefully
DeleteI would love to see the job description of that! LM x
ReplyDeleteIt may get written up one day.
DeleteSeems all that time in prison wasn't wasted - he now has a new job!
ReplyDeleteThree great sentences.
sometimes your weaknesses turn out to be your greatest strengths. Right? ;)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this, could see it all happening.
:)
Thank you, much appreciated.
DeleteI love that his third and final sentence is your third and final sentence. Well done
ReplyDeleteI couldn't resist it :D Thank you.
DeleteI like your play on words with the 'third sentence," and the prompt. Very clever.
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad you liked it
DeleteI don't think it's a good sign when employment is a punishment!
ReplyDeleteAlas all too familiar.
DeleteIt is a cautionary tale. If your new job requires a new face, you need to interview for something else.
ReplyDeleteThat's true... not sure how much choice that Felix has in this particular recruitment process :D
DeleteI also love that his third and final sentence is your third and final sentence too. Very clever twist, Thomas!
ReplyDeleteThank you :D I had to find a twist somewhere, it's a compulsion.
DeleteSticky fingers always lead to a mess!
ReplyDeleteToo true, too true.
DeleteThis career criminal seems to be destined to get caught.
ReplyDeleteIndeed so - one wonders if the Prince has factored that in
DeleteHa! The prince will finally best the thief he believes.
ReplyDeleteHe may be right, too. But things in the Onyx Imperium never run smoothly...
DeleteI love your nomenclature here (for lack of a better word). "Hierophant-in-virtua," "imperial omniclave," "Grand Justicar," "Coin Shriver." So much setting in so few words! Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback, I and the Vocabulatrix are both glad you liked it :D
Deletenot much of new things to say ... mostly an echo of things said above ... how cool nomenclature ... !
ReplyDeleteThanks Shreya, glad you liked things
DeleteLove the play on the third sentence, but the grin and his conceit that it be final is very unsettling!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Kymm
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