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her?
     
    Elliott sighs, too tired to argue.
     
    ELLIOTT: If she's not doing anything and
    doesn't mind then fine, you can go.
     
    Kylan smiles and gets up.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): Not so fast.
     
    He nods to table. Kylan rolls his eyes and clears up.
     
    INT. ARIANNA'S ROOM - DIMLY LIT
     
    Arianna removes a rag from between her legs and places it in a bucket of water. The rag lightly stained with blood.
     
    She moves aside, pulling at her sleeves and top, and stands in front of a small mirror.
     
    She looks at her reflection and pauses.
     
    Her tattoos visible.
     
    She raises her hand and adjusts her hair to cover them.
     
    The door opens.
     
    KYLAN: Pa wants you to clean the stables
    tomorrow morning.
     
    Arianna reads his lips and nods.
     
    KYLAN (CONT'D): And don't forget to
    replace Kanthaka's feed.
     
    She nods again, Kylan already closing the door behind him.
     
    CUT TO.
     
    INT. ELLIOTT'S BEDROOM - MORNING
     
    Window, the sun rises.
     
    A closet is open, Alana's old clothes inside.
     
    Arianna reaches in and takes out a cream dress.
     
    She holds it up against her then looks aside and stops.
     
    Elliott stands by the door.
     
    She quickly returns the dress to the closet.
     
    Elliott raises his hand.
     
    ELLIOTT: It's all right. Take what you need.
     
    Arianna looks at him and nods a "thank you".
     
    He slowly approaches.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): You really should to go
    into town and find something of your own. I'll
    give you the money.
     
    Arianna nods again, head low, folding the dress over her arm.
     
    Elliott stands against the wall, keeping a polite distance.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): (beat) I've been
    meaning to speak with you.
     
    Arianna looks to him.
     
    Elliott turns away, feeling awkward.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): I don't know how I'm
    supposed to say this.
     
    Arianna continues to look at him, curious.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): (beat) One of the
    hands this season asked about you.
     
    Arianna doesn't follow.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): He's not much in
    appearance but he's of good character.
    Perhaps you will appreciate him.
     
    Arianna still doesn't follow.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): If you agree, he would
    like to meet with you, I can make the
    arrangements. I know it will be difficult at
    first...
     
    Arianna quickly shakes her head.
     
    Elliott stops and looks at her, reading her response.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): (nods) Very well. I
    only felt it right to ask.
     
    Arianna remains still, now worried.
     
    Elliott notices.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): I'm not trying to force
    you away. I only ask because you're now, of
    age.
     
    Arianna half nods, still shaken.
     
    Elliott sighs and returns to the door.
     
    He stops and looks back at her.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): This will always be
    your home. You can stay here as long as you
    wish. I'm just trying... to do what I can.
     
    Arianna nods, quiet.
     
    He points to the closet.
     
    ELLIOTT (CONT'D): Take your time.
     
    He closes the door behind him.
     
    Arianna turns back to the closest, still reeling.
     
    CUT TO.
     
    EXT. ROAD - FIELDS - MORNING
     
    Kylan races to catch up with another horse.
     
    KYLAN: Ren!
     
    Rence slows down and looks back.
     
    RENCE: Thought you were too busy?
     
    KYLAN: (smiles) Well, we all have to do our
    part.
     
    Rence rolls his eyes.
     
    RENCE: Just remember you're there to work.
     
    KYLAN: (innocently) Of course.
     
    Rence shakes his head and pushes on.
     
    KYLAN (CONT'D): Hey slow down!
     
    He rides on after him.
     
    CUT TO.
     
    INT. ELLIOTT'S BEDROOM
     
    Arianna notices a small wooden box in the corner of the closet.
     
    She kneels down and picks it up, carefully lifting the lid.
     
    Inside is a silver ring.
     
    She picks it out and holds it up.
     
    Recognizing it as Alana's.
     
    She gently places it back in the box and notices something else.
     
    Faded yellow papers.
     
    She picks out the first sheet and turns into the sunlight.
     
    Reading the words.
     
    She pauses a moment then looks