The Starlet & the Protector
The Truth
(Back at Amara’s penthouse. Kael briefs her while standing by the window, watching for threats.)
Amara Solène
An awakening? What am I? A Disney princess?
Kael Drayven
You’re the Celestial Muse.
Kael Drayven
Your music doesn’t just inspire people—it channels magic.
Amara Solène
You’re kidding, right?
Kael Drayven
Do I look like someone who jokes?
Amara Solène
[Pauses] Okay, fair. But magic? That's insane
Kael Drayven
Did you think your rise to stardom was pure luck? The way people cry during your songs? The way that boy in the audience tonight stood up from his wheelchair?
Amara Solène
[gasp] I… I thought that was just—
Kael Drayven
Your power is growing. And it’s attracting… them.
Amara Solène
"Them”? Who’s “them”?
Kael Drayven
The ones who want to take your power.
Kael: Dark mages. And worse.
Amara Solène
Worse than dark mages? You’re really not selling this whole “magical destiny” thing.
Kael Drayven
Amara, this isn’t a joke.
Kael: If they get to you, they’ll drain your magic—and your life.
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