Scene: Leo and Donna are watching over a Balcony as kids run around excited about the festival the vault has every year. Donna is leaning against the Balcony while Leo is standing straight in his vault security uniform.
(Leo stands near the railing of the level. He smiles at Donna, his best friend and only confident.)
Donna: There's so much your uncle hasn't told us. He's one of the oldest vault members! (She shakes her head void of hair.)
Leo: What would that do? It'll just leave more questions and give little answers. (Donna shrugs, not acknowledging his logical reasoning.) Donna: (Scoots closer to Leo) Aren't you scared?
Leo: Of What? There's so much to experience. (Smiles and takes Donna's darker hand)
Donna: Well, of life...of death..of love. or not having it. (sighs softly before removing her hand from his)
Overseer: (over the intercom) All Dwellers are to report to the Dining Hall in 3 hours for the celebration of Special Lati Festivals. Starting tonight, we will hold tests of Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck. The 7 days of Lati will begin with a Vault Feast. Get your quilts ready because the Vault will get chillier due to the Season Systems. Have a Nice Day, Vault 412.
Leo: I have to go help set up, talk to you in a few hours…(He hugs her and leaves)
A child runs up to Donna and hugs her legs. Soon after three to four more do the same and drag her to the ribbon games they are playing.
Lattie: Miss Hiland! Play with us? (Dances cheerfully with a red and white ribbon)
Joel: Please? And will you sing at the Feast? (Joel quickly tangles himself in blue ribbon. Donna laughs and helps him out) Thank you Miss Hiland.
Donna: I will sing and Mr. Jabar is going to play his guitar! Any request before the grown ups find out? (She rubs Joel's head and smiles at the other children who cheer with excitement yelling out song names.) Alexandra: M-miss H-hiland? (Shyly steps forward)
Donna: Yes Little Alexandra? Alexandra: Will you sing "Early Morning Came" for my papa?
Donna: Of Course that used to be my papa's favorite too. (hugs Alexandra. The other kids beg for Donna to sing a song) What song would you like to hear Pep? (Pep looks up from his book and shyly smiles. he rolls forward in his chair.)
Pep: M-m-maybe "Bed of Ribbons"?
Donna Sits cross-legged on the floor and puts Lattie in her lap. She gets the kids clapping in Rhythm.
Donna: (Singing) Oh Bed of Ribbons i'm coming home to you. A tiring day is what i've been through. Promise to wrap your satin all over me tie a bow in my hair and make me pretty as can be. Bed of Ribbons I'm missing you so, take care of my children and they will love you so. (The kids clap but Donna turns as Milan is clapping as well)
Milan: That was great, hope you're singing tonight (Walks past her and the kids)
Scene: The dwellers gather in the Dining Hall as The Feast begins. Donna is in the back room putting the final touches on her makeup and hair when Leo knocks. Donna gives a soft prayer and reminds herself of the song list. Leo knocks once again.
Donna:(opens door) Sorry, come in. Are you ready?...(looks back at Leo) What is it? Is something wrong?
Leo: (Shakes head) You're ..Beautiful..are you also going to dance?
Donna: yes the songs for tonight are all strength themed and have intense solos so I'll dance during those. Leo: Fair Enough..well it's that time Let's get out there.