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FADE IN:
INT. ARGOS TEMPLE - EARLY EVENING
Gabrielle is walking slowly around the temple, making preparations for her meditation ritual.
A space around the fire has been cleared away, and a small water skin sits to one side. She lights the few candles she was able to find.
When she is finished, she clasps her hands together and brings them to her lips. She blows out a breath, then sits down and closes her eyes.
GABRIELLE All right, Xena. Let’s see if we can make this bond work in our favor.
Her breathing slows as she falls into a meditative trance, and her soul begins its search for its other half.
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EXT. CORINTH TEMPLE - LATE AFTERNOON
Judgments are over and the Conqueror goes back to her palace. Her gaze lingers on the hooded figure that stands on the temple steps as her caravan passes by, then passively turns to the crucifixion fields that dot the landscape on the other side of her carriage. Her eyes fix on one cross in particular and close briefly. We see momentary pain, then the blue eyes shutter behind the walls the Conqueror has generated.
Xena waits until the royal procession is lost from sight, then re-enters the temple and searches for the priest she spoke to earlier. She is still wearing her cloak and hood, only her blue eyes visible. A tingling up her spine causes her to straighten and turn, pinpointing a singular spot near the front altar.
XENA Show yourself, Ares.
With a poof and a sparkle, the GOD OF WAR materializes beside a statue of himself. He circles Xena like a cat, flicking his fingers at her cloak.
ARES New look, Xena? I didn’t think you did the commoner thing any more.
XENA I get around easier this way. No one sees a need to bother me except you, apparently.
ARES Really? I didn’t realize you still did that. And why did you come here if not to speak to me, hmm?
He reaches out to stroke her cheek. She steps back from his touch and ignores his question.
XENA Was there something in particular you wanted, Ares? I have things to do.
Ares drops his hand with a snarl.
ARES Still upset I see. Well, you’ll get over it and come back to me soon enough. I’ve got all the time there is. You did the right thing... the blonde bitch would have betrayed you, and cost you everything you’ve gained.
It occurs to Xena that Ares is not aware the she is not Xena the Conqueror.
XENA Ares, if you’ve got nothing constructive for me, make like the wind and blow. I really don’t have time for this.
Ares’ eyes narrow.
ARES One day, Warrior Princess, you are gonna push me too far.
He disappears with a flash before she can utter another word.
Xena glances around, realizing that no one noticed her conversation with the god of war. She spots the priest, and makes a beeline for him.
XENA C’mere, buddy. We need to talk.
FADE OUT.
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