Doctor Who Drabble: Capital Offence

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Title: Capital Offence
Author: badly_knitted
Characters: Twelfth Doctor, OCs.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 647: Jest at dw100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: In the Doctor’s opinion, Medieval courts are inefficient and wasteful.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.
 


 
“’Twas but a jest, noble Sir; no offence was intended.” The court jester bowed low. “Pray forgive this fool.”
 

“Off with his head!” a commanding voice demanded.
 

“As jokes go it certainly wasn’t the best, but I hardly think decapitation is warranted.” The Doctor stepped out of the shadows. “You people are far too quick with the axe. It’s a wonder you’ve got any entertainers left, never mind servants, if you execute them willy-nilly over the slightest thing.”
 

“What’s the point of being king if I can’t execute people?”
 

“Well, you’d have a lot more loyal subjects for a start.”
 

 
The End