Thursday, April 18, 2013

Chronicles of the Dragon Cave from A to Z: "P" is for Pancholin

   "Pancholin!" Tassin called from the Golden Portal. "It's rehearsal time!"
   "I am not ready!" Pancholin crouched behind a gold mound.
   Tassin crossed the Portal and scanned the treasure chamber. "I don't care! You had weeks to be ready. Now come out, the Cheering Squad is waiting."
   Pancholin sneaked behind a statue. A clinking sound betrayed his position. "But I haven't finished my chores!"
   The task-master made his way towards the statue. "You have polished every piece of metal in the Dragon Cave so much that you're forcing us to use shades because of all the glittering. Now don't make me drag you out!"
   Pancholin shrank further. The slim statue didn't hide his round paunch. "Ay, Saint Dwarfin Danzon, help me," he prayed under his breath.
   Tassin approached slowly. "Master knows strangers make you nervous but we're using video. You won't see the visitors. You'll be off with us on our ninja minion job."
   "But that's meeting strangers too!" In his effort to hide his paunch, Pancholin moved back. His butt
revealed his location.
   Tassin kicked him out of his hiding place. "Stop being a wuss."
   Pancholin stood and smoothed his clothes. "I'm not a wuss. I am just, well, distressed."
   Tassin chuckled and grabbed the handyman dwarf's arm. "Dancing is good for stress, let's go."
   "But... but... but..." Pancholin resisted to no avail. There was no single dwarf who could escape Tassin's grasp. "I've never danced for strangers!"
   Tassin's mustache quivered. "There's always a first time."

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23 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Ha ha, I love the part where he says, "I am not a wuss. I am just, well, distressed."

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    A great "P "post with great imaginary, most enjoyable to read.

    Yvonne.

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughApril 18, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    When Pancholin comes back from his minion duties, he'll be tough and fearless! Or distressed to death. I'm hoping the former.

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  4. JoApril 18, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Oh definitely tough and fearless Alex. Poor Pancholin, but maybe he can forget whilst he is dancing.

    JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE

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  5. Elizabeth SeckmanApril 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Can Pancholin come stay with me? This hose could seriously use some polish!

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  6. Sue McPeakApril 18, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Saint Dwarfin Danzon...good to know there are Prayer Icons in the Dragon Cave. Pancholin may need to pray to the one that either provides greater cover or less paunch.
    My Letter 'P'...Prolific Patchwork Pattern Piecer
    Sue CollectInTexasGal
    AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee

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  7. Julie FlandersApril 18, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I love that everyone is wearing shades because of Pancholin's obsessive polishing. I bet Pancholin's dancing turned out to be brilliant. :)

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  8. cleemckenzieApril 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Does he do windows? And if he dances well, I'm looking for an entertainer to perform at a gala. I've invited several dragons, so he'll feel right at home.

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  9. Mark MeansApril 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    He's lucky that Father Dragon doesn't breathe fire at his feet making him 'dance' like they did in the old West! :)

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  10. Laura EnoApril 18, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Poor Pancholin, having to DANCE in front of strangers for the first time? Cruelty at its finest, if you ask me. Even if you didn't ask me, too. :)

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  11. nutschellApril 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    aww. Pancholin must be having a bad case of stage fright!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  12. RobinApril 18, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Dancing is excellent for relieving distress. That is great advice. Arriba arriba. La bamba!

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  13. Michael Di GesuApril 18, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Oh, FD.... give poor Pancholin a break. I know you mean well, but he really is shy and feels awkward dancing in the public eye. Not everyone is as grand with such great presence as You.

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  14. L. Diane WolfeApril 18, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Only one way to get over that fear and that's to do it!

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  15. klahanieApril 18, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    I so could use the help of Pancholin to help me with my domestic duties. Perhaps Pancholin could come over at get Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar from lying on my Mexican blanket purchased in Cancun :)

    Keep smiling, my friend.

    Gary :)

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  16. Christine RainsApril 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    There must always be a first time. You can do it, Pancholin!

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  17. Elise FallsonApril 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Dancing dwarfs. I wish I could see the video!

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  18. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I don't dance either-- at least not in public!

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  19. Carol KilgoreApril 18, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    'Always a first time.' I like that. Fake it 'til you make it, Pancholin :)

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  20. ChanceletApril 18, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Always a funny twist in the end. When will we be able to see that dance? Surely you'll post the video. :) Writer’s Mark

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  21. Heather M. GardnerApril 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    You've got to try new things!

    Heather

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  22. Michelle WallaceApril 19, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Dancing is a guaranteed de-stressor! I dance at every available opportunity!!

    Writer In Transit

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  23. PK HREZOApril 19, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Loosey-goosey, Pancholin! That's the secret to good dancing. :)And what i tell my kids.

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