Best Man

1. Jonathan and Singing Cricket stand in front of the bar, chatting. Jonathan looks worried.

Jonathan: "Have you seen my friend Chauncey? Halfling, monocle, magnificent moustache, about this tall?"

Singing Cricket grimaces, thinking about Nanny Muk carrying Chauncey to one of the inn's rooms. "Urk!"

2. Singing Cricket looks away from Jonathan. Jonathan looks worried.

Singing Cricket: "He's... busy. I don't think he'll make it to the ceremony."

Jonathan: "But he's my best man!"

3. Jonathan looks at Singing Cricket with urgency. Singing Cricket lays a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Jonathan: "Sir Cricket, I know it's an imposition, and you've already done so much... But would you mind h--"

Singing Cricket, interrupting: "Absolutely, pal! Happy to do it!"

4. Singing Cricket walks away smiling, reaching into his robe for his flask.

Singing Cricket: "I've never been someone's best man before! But I'll figure it out. (I wonder if I'll have to fight anybody.) See you out there, buddy!"

Jonathan is left standing there, stunned.

5. Jonathan hasn't moved. He's left alone, hesitantly continuing his request.

Jonathan: "...helping me... find... him..."