Back at Plumbob Pictures, the filming of Of Tea and Treachery continues. Allan and Keira are now shooting the duel scene…
Director Sherril: Lights, camera, action!

Tibald: On guard, Marion Crumplebottom!

Tibald throws the first blow, Marion barely has time to step aside.
Marion: *Gasps*

Marion: I admit that you are good with the sword.
Tibald: Yes, I am, honey. And I see that you are just a beginner.
Marion: I am not!
Tibald: Then stop talking and attack!

Tibald: Or are you going to stand there, watching and trembling like the coward you are?
Marion: I’m no coward. Like I said, if you want Ubald’s love, you’ll have to kill me!

Tibald: Your wish is my command, woman!

Marion surprises Tibald with an unexpected move that almost makes him drop his sword!
(That’s because Allan chose the Risky interaction for this scene. He loves to take risks on stage, only this time he masterfully combined risky with safe).

After Marion’s sudden attack, for a brief moment, Tibald feels lost, but the thought of Ubald fills him with new strength, inspiration and courage…

Which makes him able to stop Marion’s deadly blow and regain advantage.
Tibald: Do you surrender now, Miss?
Marion: Never!

Tibald: Well, you’d better do it, or it will be the end of you!
Ubald: *From afar* Put the sword down, Marion. It’s over, Tibald won the duel and my love.
Director Sherril: CUT! Fabian, would you mind putting more feeling into it? There are supposed to be two lives at stake here!
Fabian: Okay…
Director Sherril: Okay. And action!

Tibald: Well? Do you surrender or not?
Marion: *Laying down her sword* Yes, I’m not interested in winning a duel if I’ve lost Ubald’s love.
Tibald: Fine. I’ll spare your life if you promise not to go near him ever again.
Marion: *Sighs* I take the deal.
Tibald: That’s what I thought.
*Triumphant music plays*
Director Sherrill: And… cut! That was a little risky, but still superb, it stays. Now everyone take five before we continue with the last two scenes.