The killers make no sound as they move across the forest floor, their steps quick and certain. The lashing branches reach and claw and try to hold back the charging vengeance of the pack. ARCHIVIST (STATEMENT)įeet pound silent whisper silent blood on lips blood on teeth blood scent of hated prey flows through veins and into feet pound silent in pursuit. Oh my god, are you actually serious, right now? ARCHIVISTįine. Yeah, okay, but I’m still not hearing a plan as such. And she can move a lot quicker than we can. If we approach her directly, she’s likely to bolt. (slight scoff) I mean – haven’t we all? ARCHIVIST How nice for you, but I don’t, unless you tell me! How-How are you even going to approach Basira? ARCHIVIST (faster) What I want is the plan, the steps in between that need us to be hunted through the woods. (passive-aggressiveness kicking in) No, John, that’s the goal. So – So are you going to tell me what’s going on? What the plan is? ARCHIVIST (inhale) But we’re safe, right? ARCHIVISTĪs long as you remain calm, yes, absolutely. I know, that’s why I didn’t mention it before. That’s not actually what I wanted to hear. Look, John, I didn’t want to say this, but we either need to move on or you need to tell me what’s going on because – (breaks off, steadying inhale) I think we’re being followed. Look, so can we just – move on? ARCHIVIST ‘You don’t have to fear the Hunt to be trapped here…’ ARCHIVIST (somewhat begrudgingly) You should get that on a mug. It’s enough to fear the domain itself, if not the entire power behind it. They don’t just feed on the worst fears of the people trapped there they’re shaped by them, too. The domains are… smaller, more – personal than the powers. The old divisions don’t mean as much these days. (inhale) Because this place focuses on that worry, that fear of your own pack turning their claws on you. I mean… (another sound of indecision) I, I worry about it, but – but, actually, no? Not like a full-blown betrayal or anything. …Have you ever had your friends turn on you? People you thought you could count on? MARTIN …I can’t believe I’m asking this, but what is the point, then? ARCHIVIST (exhale) Besides, the chase isn’t really the point of this particular place. ARCHIVISTīesides, I thought the Hunt was meant to make you go faster. Okay? Putting it off – it’s, it’s just going to make you feel worse. Look, you’ll feel better about it when it’s done. Look, if it was me in her shoes, I’m sure I’d forgive you. (gentle) It’s not a betrayal if you’re doing it to help. I don’t like betraying someone’s trust like this.
And the fact that we’re hunting our friend in a domain of the Hunt isn’t getting to you at all? Not even a little bit? Hmm? ARCHIVIST
What’s up? (beat) What aren’t you telling me? ARCHIVIST I’m going at a normal pace you’re the one that’s slowing down! ARCHIVIST