DACO
One of us will be given his magics.
ANGARA
But who?
RINGOR
Agbayani.
AGBAYANI
What?
RINGOR
Agbayani should get it.
TIGAS
Wha—oh, yes, yes. Agbayani’s should get it.
AGBAYANI
Why me?
RINGOR
You are the strongest. If we send a weak Lumahan to speak, no one will listen, no matter if he has magics. They’ll laugh at him. If Agbayani goes, then his strength will show our strength [To FIONN] And your philosophies’ strength.
DACO
Good idea. Good thinking.
FIONN
I don’t completely agree with the notion, but I will abide. Agbayani, are you ready to receive my defense mechanism?
AGBAYANI moves to stand in front of FIONN, then nods.
Don’t worry. You’ll feel a tingling sensation, but no pain. Once you receive the defense mechanism, you’ll instinctively know how to use it.
AGBAYANI nods and holds out HIS hand to receive it. FIONN holds AGBAYANI’s hand. For a moment, a miraculous light shines between THEM. THEY are frozen in time, and then it’s gone. THEY let go.
ANGARA
That was…amazing.
TALAO
Ya’ get the magics, Agbayani?
AGBAYANI
Yes. It feels…strange.
FIONN
I trust you will use it for good.
DACO stands.
DACO
Agbayani, I want you to go now. Go to our neighbors the Banta Tribe, and tell them I want to speak to their leader. Tell them…I have a gift to give them.
AGBAYANI
Yes, Daco. I will do this.
FIONN
Now, Daco?
DACO
Yes. It will be my first time to speak of the philosophies. I want you to help me.
FIONN
That’s…actually a good idea.
DACO
I’m thinking. Thinking’s good.
FIONN
It definitely is. Agbayani, I wish you luck in your travels.
TALAO
Don’t get yerself killed.
TIGAS
Ask if they have anything to trade, too.
AGBAYANI exits.
DACO
Daco—I want to look at the Eye of Peace more. On the hill. For…for…
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