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The main hall glows warm with lanternlight.
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Archeus sits at his desk in the main hall, it's warm and comfy and he seems to be settled in his posture, and charitable position.
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Metro sits behind him at a desk, reading the scroll, filling his voids, becoming whole again.
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Gregory and Sam walk in through the beads and stop in front of Archues.
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Archeus:
“Ah, yes, let's see here…”
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He pulls out a parchment and puts on his magnified eye glass, making his eyeball larger.
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He reads.
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Archeus:
“Hmn. Yes. It seems a few maidens families whose husbands have passed believe in the flames power when Theron was converted. Most of them and a few others want to join the cause. I'd consider this a risky mission.”
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He looks up. Putting on his normal reading glasses. Now looks up further as if investigating the archers.
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Archeus:
“I thought of you two, the quest is to sneak them out and pass the Guards somehow.. I've thought it through and have passed along the news to Sir Metro.”
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Metro keeps reading, not present.
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Archeus:(clears throat)
“I will leave the battle plans to the warriors…’
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Beat.
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‘...This is their request, to escape hardships, persecution and unfair judgements. I think we owe it to these fine towns folk to join our cause...hmn... Right. Any request before you embark?
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Greg tilts his head looking at Metro:
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(Long silenced beat)
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Greg:
“Metro, will you join us on this mission?”
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Metro stands up lets the scroll close automatically. He turns around very seriously looking at Greg.
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Metro:(monotone)
“Yes.”
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Greg bows his head like he's saluting a king.
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Sam laughs.
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Sam:
“You knew you were coming with us from the beginning! Let's do this…”
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Metro puts his cloak on and grabs his belt and daggers.
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Greg and Sam leave.
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Blake follows them out taking a break from scribing.
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Rose pops into the tent beads flailing.
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Rose:(alert,intense)
“Where are you going?”
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Metro:(calm)
“To save a community; that needs our help, and Gregory has asked for my assistance.”
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Rose:(pleading, angrily)
“I don't want you to go…”
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Metro doesn't break eye contact.
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Metro:
“I have too, I'll be safe and hopefully back before you know it.”
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Metro grabs her hand gently with one hand then let's go of it. Turning away
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LILLY AND ANAs COTTAGE-
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The cold morning air cuts exposed skin as Lilly hands over every last potent vial shes ever brewed. She packs them carefully into Gregory’s satchel, then ties the rest onto Angelo and Tank the mule, tightening each strap with practiced hands. The animals snort clouds of steam, stamping at the frost‑crusted ground. When she finishes, she turns to Paul, who sits on a stump with his shirt half‑open, stitches running across his ribs like a rough black thread.
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PAUL:(grumbling)
Earth to Lilly… you wanna give away any more of those vials?
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She ignores his complaints, pressing two fingers to his side to check the healing. Paul hisses, then glares at the vials like they have a personal problem with him.
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Meanwhile, Gregory, Sam, and Metro prepare the animals. Gregory gatheres Angelo’s reins, Sam tugs Tank forward.
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SAM:
“C’mon, Tank. Don’t start with me today.”
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Tank blinks slowly, unimpressed, but follows.
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Metro swings onto Sally, Gregory mounts Crook, and Sam climb onto Curly. The men adjust the thick blankets around their horses’ faces, tucking them tight against the wind. They feed each mount a small treat — a ritual of trust — before nudging them forward. They ride out in a staggered line, snow crunching beneath hooves, the cold stinging their cheeks. Metro explains the plan as they travel, his voice steady against the rising wind. By the time they reach the outskirts of the king’s village — a mile away — night has already taken the sky.
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and then Add to home screen.