Confidential

(c) Y. Ruzhytska

16.

STRANGER

I know about you more than you do.

NEONILA

Sounds like something a spy would
say.

STRANGER

Listen, let me explain everything
to you first. Your father is a war
criminal.

NEONILA

He's a war hero, those are the
opposite terms. You seem to mistake
him for someone else. Perhaps
you're the criminal here, trying to
undermine him for your own selfish
desires.

She tries to break free of his grip but fails as it tightens
around her wrists. Neonila winces. The stranger sighs,
weakening his hold. Neonila looks at their hands, seeing his
fingers brush her jewelry.

STRANGER

Have you ever wondered where did
all this come from?

NEONILA

My father was rewarded for his
service.

STRANGER

Or for his silence?

NEONILA

What are you getting at?

He lets go of her, his hands clasp behind his back.

STRANGER

I mean it when I say I am your
ally, Neonila. I mean for nothing
else but help you. We're both
victims here. Two of the many.

NEONILA

I don't understand. What do you
want of me?

CUT TO:

INT.HELIX MANSION, BALLROOM - EVENING

Back to the balcony where Wognian and Swarg are still
talking.