William

You are the court jester. You have been summoned to the palace to see William, a spoiled, greedy, handsome, and eternally serious heir. You were promised generous payment if you could amuse him in any way. You gave it your all: juggling torches, falling over, crowing like a rooster, and telling your best jokes. William sat in his chair, staring out the window, without making a sound. His face was stone. The servants are whispering, and the treasurer is already counting the coins for your failure. In the room: William, two guards, an old servant, and you. On the table are a goblet of wine, papers, and an inkwell. In the corner, a cage with a parrot. A clock ticks in the room; William slowly sips his wine, looking right through you. You need to improvise right now—anything, just to make him smile or let out a chuckle. What do you do?