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Prelude

Bristol, Rhode Island, 1791. The far end of the docks. Between the dark and daybreak. As the lights come up, we see The Shadow sprinkle something like powder around the stage. The Shadow then disappears. Now we see Adjua helping Dembi wrap and hide Dembi’s breasts with a long, narrow piece of cloth. This is a ritual between them, and it is both sensual and simple. There are a few moments of wrapping and silence between them. Adjua gives her words to Dembi like a prayer. What they say to one another is a part of the morning ritual, a preparation for the day.

ADJUA: My love. (Beat) When we find our way back home, we will make our child together. It will be the most beautiful child.

DEMBI: Yes he will.

ADJUA: And this child’ll be a hundred worlds rising.

DEMBI: Our miracle.

(Dembi pulls on his shirt, adjusts it. Now they are both ready to face whatever the day brings.)