[As Devi ends her dance, placing a marigold at the goddess’s feet, her eyes lift. A breeze touches her veil, revealing her face slightly. She does not see him . But he sees her — fully.]
vikram (antagonist)
[He steps back into the shadows, but not before one last murmur ] :" I'll take what's mine . with devotion .......or with force ."
[ now ,the priest steps toward Devi with the holy flame 🔥 ...]
old priest
[ gently , to devi ] : " Child ....as always , your dance carries peace with it . The goddess smiles ."
Devi ( fl ) 💗
[ softly, rising with folded hands ] : " I only try to offer what little i can , pandit ji "
[ She steps away, her dupatta slipping slightly from her shoulder. A nearby maid runs to help, but Devi shakes her head with a small smile and pulls it back up herself.]
guard
(whispers to another):
“Did you see that man earlier? The one who stood at the terrace ?”
guard 2
(whispers too ) : " hmm ...but he was looking very dangerous ....maybe he must be a nobleman.....but its weird , he didn't move the whole time ...his gaze was fixed at the courtyard ..."
guard
[ confused and scared ] : " maybe he's someone we should fear with .."
[ Then , both became silent and went on their respective duties ]
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Felix
You have real talent. Don't stop now!
2025-07-06
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