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He walks forward and embraces her.
Ana rises on her toes to hold his neck.
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Archeus steps in front of them, hands raised.
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Archeus:
“I believe Master Metro has something he’d like to say.”
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Metro pats Archeus’s shoulders.
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Archeus jump startles and sits down instantly.
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Metro turns to the crowd.
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Metro:
“Thank you, Ani… for your words.”
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He’s already breaking open.
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“I never thought I’d be this happy in the midst of affliction and persecution. I never thought I’d feel peace, love, and joy while being hunted by enemies on every side.”
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“I’ve been misread by those I thought were my brethren, misjudged, taken advantage of… but I still feel whole.”
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“That’s because of my God…
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…He saved me from the fiery pits and hid me in His mighty hand against the darts of the adversary.
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l study the scriptures daily.
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Not to make myself sound like anything.
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(sacred beat)
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I’m not worthy to stand before you…
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… yet God has chosen me to serve you.”
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another beat.
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“I just want to be your friend. ”
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His eyes well.
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“That is my true desire.
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“I cannot complain when the riches of eternity sit before my feet. Each one of you are precious souls, children of our Creator.’
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‘You have divine potential.’
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‘Growing talents.’
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‘In all things, call to Him.’
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‘Pray to Him.’
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‘Let Him guide you.”
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“And I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ…’
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‘…Amen.”
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Everyone:
“Amen.”
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The presence settles—white, warm, quiet.
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Archeus rises again, voice cracking.
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Archeus:
“I must say… Master Metro has been the best maestro I’ve ever served. He taught me that God heals the broken… and chooses the weak things of the earth to thrash the nations.”
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He points in the air.
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“We are unworthy creatures… yet we are healed. And saved. Because our prayers come from a place of truth.”
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He bows.
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The mother of the maidens stands.
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Everyone rises.
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They sing last hymn in synchronous harmony
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O Light of life, O pure Light divine…”
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Moments later-
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The snow‑soft night wraps around the lit camp like a blanket, the fires outside burning low and steady. Lanterns glow warm gold against the canvas walls, and the cold mountain air hums with a quiet peace that only Christmas Eve can bring. Families settle into their cots and sleeping bags — men, women, children — all bundled in layers, cheeks rosy from the cold, eyes heavy with comfort.
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Blake sits on the floor beside Kathryn, knees pulled up, a blanket draped over his shoulders. Kathryn rest on a wooden stool, harp nestled against her shoulder.
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She plays beautifully. The notes drift out soft like, crystalline, floating through the air like levitating snowflakes. The melody shimmers, delicate and warm, weaving through the atmosphere and settling over every sleeping form. Kathryn’s music says everything at this moment. Children curl deeper into their blankets. Mothers brush hair from their daughters’ faces. The Men lean back, letting the sound wash over them. Even the horses still, ears flicking toward the melody.
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The wind whispers through the beaded drapes.
She keeps playing, her eyes flickering to Blake, warm and knowing.
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Blake watches her with a half‑smile.
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BLAKE:(whispers,barely audible)
“Yo… this is perfect.”
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Kathryn’s smile deepens, fingers dancing across the strings, sending another wave of shimmering notes into the tranquil air. The tent feels safe, warm, full, and finally at peace.
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A Christmas Eve night wrapped in music,
wrapped in quiet joy, wrapped in the soft glow of a world rebuilding itself. And the night closes on gentle harmony — the whole camp drifting into dreams.
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Kathryn catches Rose holding to Metro exiting the main hall tent. She rises from her chair, and walks after them, tilting her head arms crossed.
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Katt:
“Rose, can I talk to you…”
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and then Add to home screen.