The Forbidden Fruit

The unexpected gust changed the route of his jump, and Lex had to twist and try to land as best he could on the canvas awning. But the impact was greater, and the awning not only shook all over, but Lex heard a distinct, loud sound of wood cracking beneath him.

"Dammit dammit dammit!!" the Prince exclaimed loudly, feeling the tarp fold under his feet as he sank. The pantographic awning had broken and was rapidly collapsing. "Oh oh oh!"

All Lex could do was move his feet quickly and jump to the next awning, which was a little difficult as the unsteady material under the Prince's feet did not provide the necessary firmness to get a good thrust, and ...! Phew!