"I don't want them to fight!"
A Drabble inspired by a Medieval Divorce Law
At Medieval Times:
"Aunt Lizzie, what are Mommy and Daddy doing?"
"They are fighting, love."
"But why?"
"They have a disagreement."
"Can't they just argue and yell, like they always do?"
"Not this time, love. It is a lot more serious now."
"How serious?"
"I hate to tell you, sweetie, but they wanna divorce."
"What divorce??? What about me?"
"I guess you'll go live with whoever survives, love."
"What??? Are they fighting to death?"
"No, but whoever loses will be put to death by the judge's sentence."
"Oh my God! It's so unfair!" (crying)
"Relax, sweetie, it's just a reenactment."
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Author's note: This Drabble is inspired by a medieval combat manual I stumbled upon online. I'll write a longer story about this divorce law after I post the final grades for this semester. My grading crunch is almost over!
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Lana V Lynx
Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist
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Comments (6)
Oof medieval laws are harsh!
Yikes!! That would be quite the addition to the dinner show. Good luck with the grading!
OMG Medeval laws were so horrible lol
Whoaaa, is this for real? That's crazyyyyyy! Looking forward to reading more of this
What the heck? Mediaeval laws could be a bit bonkers!
Whoa. Divorce in medieval combat indeed, literally or figuratively! Cute drabble, Lana!