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Solonia In A Midsummer Night's Dream
As the pair approach the performance Solonia realizes the truth of Allessandro’s awe of the puppet master Sergius, for unlike the family’s performance, this indeed seemed a spectacle, and the throng of people who bustled to get to the front even before the show began, confirmed that his was a popular one. The staging was more professional and resembled a small arena rather than the wagon which allessandro and family worked from. She also eyed a ticket inspector as well, allowing people who had obviously paid in advance to have prime viewing. Even the torch lights were intended for give the impression one were inside a great hall.
Sandro turns to Solonia with a grin of excitement.
“Did not I tell you, isn't this what a real puppet show should look like?”
“I wish we had tickets, we could see
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And who may this angel be, did she drop from heaven?”
Solonia smiles with lowering eyes but doesn't respond.
“Oh no, (Sandro innocently replies), This is Solonia, she is student gravitais here at the gymnasium, she comes from the south. We are writing a new play together”
“Is this so, well we can never have enough stories. Now both of you come with me”
The stage is strewn with dolls and strings being untangled by a small army of puppeteers. Solonia feels she has walked inside a fairytale factory as she recognizes wooden faces from Greek and Roman mythologies. There is a Medusa, and there a Poseidon, walking swiftly with Sergius and Sandro, she stumbles upon a Cerberus, the three headed dog of the underworld which she takes note it is done extremely well.

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“Watch your step my angel, the floors are a tangled web of strings and dolls before the show begins... Gainus! Sergius shouts to his assistant, Why are my argonauts still lying about. Slip them into their strings, it's showtime, come on people, look snappy. Resuming his discourse with Allessandro, You are staying for the performance Sandro, and you too young goddess, of

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