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We don't even know what he's going to throw at us tomorrow, so we can't really formulate a
solid plan.
(pause)
I don't know what to do, Dylan. This is bad. It's so bad, I even offered myself to his brother.
Dylan Creature suddenly perks up and appears displeased.
REGGIE
What kind of sick world is this? The first and only time I ever attempt to use sex as a weapon,
and I'm shot down. It's just wrong I tell you.
There's a faint knock on the door. Reggie looks to the door and groans softly.
REGGIE
Now what?
(pause)
Come in.
The door opens to reveal Belamy. He enters the room with a small basket of fruit. He shuts the door behind him, timidly smiles, and approaches her.
BELAMY
I thought you might be hungry.
Reggie eyes the fruit, offers a tiny smile, and shakes her head.
REGGIE
Thanks, Belamy, but I think I'll pass on anything to eat and drink while in this place. Starvation
never sounded so appealing after this evening.
BELAMY
I understand, Madam, but I assure you, it's safe.
Belamy removes an apple and takes a bite out of it. He extends it to her. Reggie uncertainly accepts the apple with the bite taken out of it. She studies the apple a moment then slowly takes a small bite from it.
REGGIE
Thanks, Belamy. I appreciate your tips on surviving a formal dinner party.
Belamy offers a tiny smile.
BELAMY
I don't necessarily have that much to lose these days. Looking out for pretty, young women is
becoming a hobby of mine lately.
Reggie eyes Belamy and appears curious.
REGGIE
It's not by your will that you work here, is it?
Belamy sets down the bowl of fruit and sighs softly.
BELAMY
We're all prisoners, Madam. At some point in time, we all made a similar mistake and gave our
lives and souls to Lord Koon.
(pause)
Some of us have it better than others, but we're all at his mercy.
Belamy straightens his jacket, stands proudly, and appears proper.
BELAMY
If I don't want to end up the main course at next weeks dinner party, I'd better mind myself and
return to my duties.
Reggie appears slightly sickened.
REGGIE
Don't even joke.
Belamy gives her a serious look.
BELAMY
I wish I were.
Belamy turns and leaves the room. He's about to close the door when Chrissy appears in the doorway and stops him. Belamy and Chrissy exchange looks. Belamy quickly leaves. Chrissy enters Reggie's room and casually shuts the door behind her.
REGGIE
He just stopped in to check on me.
Chrissy approaches the bowl of fruit and removes some grapes. She immediately begins eating them.
