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INT. PAVILION - LATER
The gathering continues, with other performers taking the stage, but the atmosphere remains subdued. The earlier tension has not dissipated, lingering in the air like the final notes of AIYUE's performance.
CAMERA FOLLOWS SHIXIANG as he rises from his seat and moves to a quieter corner of the pavilion. He stands alone, deep in thought, when AIYUE approaches.
AIYUE
(Softly) "Young Master Wang"
SHIXIANG turns to face her, his expression serious but respectful.
SHIXIANG
(Nods) "Miss Aiyue. Your poem... has captured my attention. It was powerful."
AIYUE
(Measured) "I spoke about what I believe to be true."
They stand in silence for a moment, the weight of their words and the evening's events settling between them.
SHIXIANG
(Thoughtful) "Few would dare to speak such truths, especially in a type of gathering like this one."
AIYUE
(Quietly) "Truth is not always welcome, but it must be shared nonetheless. Truth is art."
SHIXIANG studies her for a moment, then nods in agreement.
SHIXIANG
(Almost whispering) "The art of the mind."
There is a bond forming between them—based on mutual respect and a shared desire for change.
SHIXIANG
(Gently) "Be careful though, Miss Aiyue. The path you walked into is a dangerous one."
AIYUE
(With quiet strength and a smile) "I know. Silence though, comes with a greater price to pay. Greater than the dissent's."
He gets lost in her words.
CLOSE-UP: AIYUE'S HANDS
She reaches out, she pulls delicately SHIXIANG to herself. They are slightly closer, enough to perceive each other's warmth.
The back of SHIXIANG's hand is supported by her palm. His eyes follow AIYUE's movements. She presses gently two finger on his wrist.
She finally looks at his face, his eyes staring intensely hers.
AIYUE
(With intesity, into whispers) "And these heartbeats, they are here for us. Fighting against all the odds to keep us alive, they are here. For us."
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