"Good show!" Cricket was a terribly boring source of entertainment. But as a lady, I had the unseemly responsibility of showing support for the men who participated. As being one of the more eligible ladies, due to my fortune and extremely high and awkward social status, I had to attend their silly games.
Sports had become so dull. Think of the Aztecs. They would play a simple game, but if they lost they would be punished by death. Think of the adrenaline rush you get going in there knowing that you may or may not die. That was real game.
This was child's play. They try and make it so complicated as to imply that you are in need of special skills to play, but it was so simple. You hit the ball, run back and forth, and cheer out of pride when you win or cry of shame if you don't. It's as simple as that.
"This must be very tiring for all the women don't you think?" I turned to face my maid standing behind me.
"Not at all my lady. I find it intriguing."
"Please elaborate."
"Well, you sit here while you watch the men play a sport that requires them to do difficult tasks in a certain amount of time. Emotions are everywhere and the game stays fresh." Fresh? I've seen the same exact thing a hundred times over. The only thing that is fresh is the grass.
"What do you think would happen if a lady attempted to play?" I was not very lady like when it came to competition.
"Oh I don't think it's a woman's place my lady. The men play, not the women. I think it's a silly prospect to even declare aloud." I was already on my feet.
"Excuse me, but do you think that I might have a go?" Approaching the throng of men ready to play, they gazed at me, astonishment displayed across their faces.
"Miss Corvus, don't you think this is more a rugged sport than one played by women?" Sir Gregory always did disapprove of my behavior.
"Not at all." I took hold of the bat and prepared myself for the pitch. It came . I swung hard and hit it into the outerfield. My partner ran to each wicket before they even took hold of the ball. They had been outmatched by a woman. That was a good game.
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