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You don't have to worry about me. Belamy and I are all we have. We look out for
each other.
Chrissy casually sits on Reggie's bed and eyes her.
CHRISSY
You can't win, Reggie. No matter what you do, you'll never beat him.
Reggie casually leans against the bedpost.
REGGIE
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
CHRISSY
I'm not trying to crush your hopes.
(pause)
Look at me--I'm you.
Reggie studies Chrissy with a curious look.
CHRISSY
I'm little more than his play toy, and I can be replaced very easily.
REGGIE
According to Raven, they don't--
CHRISSY
Raven and Koon are two very different types, but neither can be trusted.
(pause)
I saw you in the hallway with Raven tonight. I don't know what transpired, but
you can't appeal to his compassionate side. He doesn't have one.
REGGIE
So he said.
CHRISSY
I didn't come here tonight to discourage you.
REGGIE
So why are you here?
CHRISSY
I'm here to give you a fighting chance. You seem to have a little more spirit than
Koon's usual breed of client. You're frustrating him, I can tell. Two things.
(pause)
When faced with one of his little tasks, be ready for anything, anticipate the worst,
and rationalize the situation from the perspective of an egotistical sorcerer with a
superiority complex. You've outsmarted him before--you can do it again.
(pause)
Two. Whatever happens, don't let him con you into replacing me as his love
slave. It's not a position you really want--trust me. Being with Koon is truly
disgusting. I'm not telling you this because I don't want to lose my prestigious
position. There's nothing prestigious about it. I just wouldn't wish my hell upon
any other poor woman.
(pause)
I've seen the way he looks at you. He wants to break you in the worst possible
way. Your strength turns him on. I used to be strong. I used to be a fighter.
Now--I just exist.
Reggie studies Chrissy a long moment, frowns, and looks away.
REGGIE
I don't intend to give up, Chrissy. I won't be a part of his world--no matter what.
(pause)
I am a fighter. And I intend to fight him--to the death if necessary.
Chrissy stares at Reggie and appears bewildered. A strange smile crosses her face.
CHRISSY
I guess I was wrong. I'm not you. You're a stand up fighter.
Chrissy's smile brightens and a low chuckle escapes her throat.
CHRISSY
And I patiently bide my time and attack from within.
She stands and appears suddenly enthusiastic.
CHRISSY
I think my day is finally here. Good luck tomorrow. Belamy and I will be
praying for you.
