EXT. CARNIVALE COOK TENT - DAY
SOFIE
walks timidly towards the cook tent, scanning the surroundings as she looks for BEN, but cannot find him. A little disappointed and dismayed she spots SAMSON and saunters over to him to ask him about Ben's whereabouts.
SOFIE
tries to be as calm and casual as possible, but her curiosity and slight concern make there way through her facade and determination as she speaks.
-----SOFIE
-Were did Ben go?
SAMSON
senses her concern, knowing how much she has grown to care for him. His attention directed towards her, he reassures her in a kind tone.
-----SAMSON
-He went ahead to Damascus
SOFIE
looks inwardly, remembering what Ben told her the day before. Her trust in him growing stronger as she relaxes slightly.
-----SAMSON (continuing)
-Were gonna meet up with him there.
(Beat)
-Don't you worry 'bout him.
SOFIE
nods, a little more at ease yet she is still concerned and lonely.
SAMSON
grins kindly at her to reassure her more, then, excuses himself as walks off to attend other business.
JONESY
is in the background, getting some coffee before starting his day. He looks up in Sofie's direction.
SOFIE
looks up, their eyes meeting with an air of awkward shyness between them. They are both somewhat embarrassed, Sofie looks quickly away as they both break eye contact.
SOFIE
walks away, feeling out of place and alone as she goes off to work.
JONESY
looks back at Sofie, his gaze lingers a second longer watching her leave with a feeling of missed opportunity, nostalgia and regret. After a second he turns a little reluctantly away as well, trying to shake the feeling of jealousy, embarrassment and disappointment.
JONESY
looks down at his cup, collecting himself as he takes a breath and walks away to do his work.
FADE OUT