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The sun dips low, painting the snow in gold and amber. Lanterns hang above the long table, still decorated from the last gathering.
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Rice bowls steam in the cold air.
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The bonfire crackles nearby, sparks drifting upward like fireflies.
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Veronica sits near the head of the table beside Metro, Rose, Paul, and Lilly.
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Everyone stares at her — especially those who knew her past. She pulls her hood down.
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VERONICA:
“No one knows I'm here, or that you’re here settled at this location. Except for Archeus’ trusted contacts in the states.
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Archeus bows humbly — glowing with pride.
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VERONICA:
“I’ve always been in contact with him. But my father is looking for him now.”
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She scans the table — ghost‑pale faces in the lantern light.
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VERONICA:
“Hasan has many enemies. Hes going to rally and gather men from all the states. I don’t know when… or where he’ll start searching. This the only reason I'm not sure where he will attack first.
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A cold silence.
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VERONICA:
“But he will. I’m guessing he’ll start at the north city first. If he succeeds in getting extra men…it's possible they might travel through here. It’s the closest to the biggest city.”
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Everyone stills.
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Metro swallows a mouth full of rice, very intuned.
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METRO:
“Have you spoken to your father?”
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Veronica’s head snaps toward him.
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VERONICA:
“I haven’t spoken to him.”
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Paul’s eyes narrow.
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Veronica notices.
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She also sees Rose’s fear — her mistrust.
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She looks at Metro.
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VERONICA:
“I don’t want to cause trouble here. I just wanted to return what was stolen…and to warn you…before I go back home.”
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Paul leans forward.
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PAUL’
“Any news on my situation with the King’s Guard?”
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Veronica’s eyes sharpen.
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VERONICA:
“You’re wanted for five counts of manslaughter.
The priests still have a grip on the government’s judges. Neither I nor my father can override Hasan or the Council.”
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Paul's face dies.
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Blake speaks up, mouth tight.
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BLAKE:
“You should stay here. It’s not safe over there.”
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Kyle nods in agreement.
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KYLE:
“He’s right. There’s going to be war. Cat and Theron’s army… Hasans gripping for control.”
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Veronica seems even more determined in her cold composure.
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VERONICA:
“I’m not afraid to die. And besides… I have a business to attend to.”
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Metro looks devastated.
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VERONICA:
“Don’t get comfortable. You should keep moving.”
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Kathryn steps forward, voice steady.
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KATHRYN:
“Traeven. The priest. Hasan. Who else is gathering a militia? Who exactly is hunting us right now?”
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Veronica stares at her.
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VERONICA:
“Something’s going on with Traeven. I don’t know what — but he looks… happy. I’ve never seen him like that. The priests are moving across the land to find Metro. Zacharias can’t fully convince the Council for a public execution. But Hasan…
Hasan won’t stop until he has blood. Self‑defense or not. Accident or not. These things can’t be reversed. Unless you overpower Hasan and through The Council.”
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Cornelius leans in.
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CORNELIUS:
“What’s the news in the Great City?”
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Veronica folds her arms.
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VERONICA(shakes head)
“The most interesting thing I’ve heard is that Felix has put his foot down against Hasan and refuses to cooperate with him. And there are people in that city — everywhere — who want to join your cause.
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VERONICA:(smiles faintly)
“Some to help you. Some… not.”
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(heavy silence)
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VERONICA:
“I’ll stay in contact with Archeus by raven.
But I can’t stay here. She places a small backpack of provisions on the table, stands, and turns away excusing herself—leaving the donkey behind.”
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CORNELIUS:
“Where is she going?”
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Metro shoots up from the table and hurries after her .They step aside from the group as she prepares to leave.
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METRO:
“Hey, Veronica. Thanks for the warning. And for traveling this far…and for the staff.”
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(long beat)
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METRO:
“I think you should stay with us.”
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Veronica looks down, jaw tight, anger and sorrow mixing in her expression. She glares at him —and Metro feels the truth in her eyes.
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VERONICA:
“You know I can't stay. The jaws of hell would open after us if I went missing for more than a day.”
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A beat.
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VERONICA:
“I think you know that.”
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She holds his eye contact — stern, unblinking —
until she finally turns toward the setting sun.
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Metro watches her go. Paul appears behind him, face serious.
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PAUL:
“We need to talk.”
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He and Lilly head into the main hall tent.
Metro stands alone for a moment, breath fogging in the cold. Then he turns and walks toward the bonfire, spotting Kyle near the barn. The night deepens.
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Switch scene
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and then Add to home screen.