A similar gathering, but more heated discussion is going on
in the hut of the Oiorpata tribal leader, LAQUIA. SATIANNE,
NDONI and two other elders, QULANNE and BARBRIN are there.
BARBRIN
I think Satianne is right, we
should attack whenever and wherever
we can.
NDONI
We are not in declared war with the
Thermiskyrians. I don't understand
all this...
LAQUIA
Nor I. This was not agreed to by
me. I ordered Satianne to scout
and observe them, not attack,.
BARBRIN
But small scale attacks can weaken
and demoralize...
LAQUIA
Until they return the attack. I
fear we would have to be prepared
for a tremendous assault in return.
SATIANNE
My guards are always posted, in
time for plenty of warning.
QULANNE
We certainly cannot be weak in the
face of the enemy!
NDONI
I didn't say we should be weak. I
only asked why we consider attack
for no reason.
Satianne just smiles at the argument she has caused.
LAQUIA
ENOUGH! This is senseless, since I
have ordered no such attacks as
yet. And there has been none. Is
that not right Satianne?
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SATIANNE(Lying through her teeth)
Skirmishes. None of any
consequences.
NDONI
But more and more of our warriors
are gone...
SATIANNE
We've lost many to the slave-
traders and some have even joined
them to gain the riches they
proclaim..
LAQUIA
I have heard enough, Satianne.
Leave. All of you, so that I may
consider our course.
Satianne bows to LaQuia as she and the group leaves the hut.
LAQUIA (cont'd)
Ndoni, stay!
Satianne backs out of the hut, with an ill-concealed
malevolent glare at Ndoni.
CUT TO:
INT. AMRITA AND TUAOK'S HUT - NIGHT
A low flickering firelight in the center of the hut shows off
the exquisite bodies of Amrita and Tuaok as they lay amidst
their fur bedclothes.
Tuaok's shoulder is bandaged with the poultice but that
doesn't bind his ardor.
Amrita is pensive.
Tuaok is trying to playfully arouse her. He nuzzles her ear.
TUAOK
The stars will not fall from the
skies if you stop thinking about
the troubles for an hour or so.
Amrita holds his hand lovingly, but still stares into space.
AMRITA
My thoughts are for the safety of
our village, Tuaok. Antiope has
ruled that we are to offer peace to
the Oiorpata, again.
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Tuaok's hands move beneath the furs.TUAOK
Is that not a reason to celebrate!
Especially with love... especially
if they accept the offer this time.
It has been more seasons then I
care to remember that the children
have grown up with this constant
warring.
Amrita rolls over to face him.
AMRITA
It is precisely that fact that
bothers me. In war we know our
enemy. In peace we do not.
TUAOK
The suspicious mind of a beautiful
woman... ah, so glad it is not
directed at me.
He kisses just above her breasts.
TUAOK (cont'd)
Do you not think, LaQuia and Ndoni
are to be trusted if they vow to
Antiope?
She is now having a hard time resisting Tuaok's gentle and
persuasive loving.
AMRITA
Yes. I would trust them both
almost as I do Antiope, if they
were to give their word. It is
Satianne!
Tuaok halts what he is doing and looks in Amrita's eyes.
TUAOK
It is wise to be distrustful of the
woman from Hell. But, I have no
doubt that LaQuia would be quick to
eliminate anyone that went back on
a solemn word that she herself had
given....that is, if LaQuia is to
agree at all.
to be continued...
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