EPISODE 1
EMBARK
At the outskirts of the state of this country, on a short green grassy hill sited behind the Redemption Missionary Church, lies Rachav Rai, a young lady in her late twenties. She possesses a care free spirit, angelic face, a warm heart and a cream colored hair.
Author
Rachav Rai is a Novice, at the Redemption Missionary Church and originally an orphan alongside her elder brother, Michael as her only blood related family. Rachav has been raised by the Convent under the fellowship of the LORD ever since she was four and she...
Rachav Rai
(Raises up head instantly) Wait!
Rachav Rai
Is that the Assembly Bell?
Author
It is indeed, the thick but calming rings of the bell from the Monastery Bell Tower that makes even Nature submit to...
Rachav Rai
(Instantly stands up) Oh no, I'm late for the Evening Prayer!
Rachav Rai without hesitation pack her things but a notebook of hers fall to the ground unknowingly. Rachav Rai runs into the Monastery and after wearing her veil, she sneaks to the back of the Temple seats among the sisters and behaves as if nothing has happened. After an hour of prayer, each Nun return to their duties and dear Rachav Rai tries to do the same sneakingly however, her name is called out by Reverend Mother.
Reverend Mother
(Stern) Rachav!
Rachav Rai halts in her place. Reverend Mother's voice echoing beyond the temple makes about three older Reverend Sisters sure of their assumption.
Reverend Sister 1
It seems Rachav was late for prayer again.
Reverend Sister 2
Oh Rachav.
Rachav Rai
Yes Reverend Mother 😥?
Reverend Mother
Come with me (walks out).
They go into the Abbess' Study. The Reverend Sisters discussing about Rachav start to go on vocal with a forgotten hymn called 'Mission of the Hermit'.
Reverend Mother
A letter from the Missionary Headquarters.
Rachav Rai receives the letter from her and reads it.
Rachav Rai
The Missionary orders me to go for an annual minister?!
Rachav Rai
But Reverend Mother, why twice? I haven't even become a nun yet and...
Reverend Mother
The last time you were sent out to the world, it didn't go well. Now that you have been cleansed and more mentally matured, the Convent and the Missionary Headquarters have decided to send you out unto the world. This time is for touching souls, preaching about our LORD Jesus and not bearing the burden of temptations like last time.
Rachav Rai
But I am training to be a nun, not a Mission...
Reverend Mother
(Turns her back at her) Rachav, this is from the Missionary Leader, you cannot defy. {I can finally live sometime without this troublesome girl, hehehe.} I have already informed the Senior Nun of Dormitory G and she has for sure readied your things for you.
Reverend Mother
(Turns to her) We have established high hopes for you. Do not fail the Convent. (Takes Rachav's hand into hers and pats it). Go spread the GOOD NEWS of the Almighty Father.
Rachav Rai
{Look at her 😑, so happy I am going to leave.} I hear you Reverend Mother.
RECORD: '{}' means inner thoughts of the character.
She walks down the colonnade after leaving the Abbess.
3 Reverend Sisters
(On contralto vocals) When the lamb returns!...
Rachav Rai in a quiet train of thoughts stop and courtesies at them. The Reverend Sisters watch her walk pass the path in short termed silence and then continue.
3 Reverend Sisters
(Smooth vocals) We... will... tell.
The next day, Rachav Rai arrives on the pasture carrying her suitcase alongside her.
Rachav Rai
Last time I failed. I was a greenhorn, but this time I embark on this journey with my armor.
She stares up at the sky, amidst the tender breeze, she presses down her floppy hat on her head and giggles.
Rachav Rai
(On vocal Mezzo C5) When the lamb returns! I... will tell!!
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