GRACE:

Hi Vanni. I've been looking everywhere for you. Syrrah’s ready.

VANNI:

Is anyone else in the house besides us? 

GRACE:

Nope. Daprima made them all go to the movies. No one suspects a thing. This is so exciting, isn’t it?

VANNI:

Sure, I’ll get my supplies. Let’s meet  in the kitchen.

GRACE:

I’ll tell Syrrah.

VANNI:

I'm almost finished.

SYRRAH:

It must be darker.

VANNI:

If I go any darker, you might scare Noli.

GRACE:

Syrrah there’ s a package for you. 

SYRRAH:

That would be my gown. Please place it in the bedroom

and wait for me there. You may assist me as I dress.

GioVanni, I prefer my lips darker.

VANNI:

sigh

OK, it's your face.

And then …

GRACE:

Syrrah, what a pretty dress.

SYRRAH:

Thank you, young Grace. Now will you please help me with my wig. Then you may send GioVanni in. He was very concerned that my look may be too harsh. What do you think?

GRACE:

I like it, yes I do. Here's your wig. I’ll get 

Vanni and you can show him.

SYRRAH:

…Why do you hesitate? Come closer.

SYRRAH:

…You seem surprised at my appearance. How can

that be when it was you who helped create it?

Are you unhappy with the final result?

VANNI:

No. It's just that ... with your hair and that gown

... Syrrah, you're beautiful.

SYRRAH:

Thank you GioVanni, for the compliment. You are a gifted artist. 

VANNI:

Thank you, but that's not what I meant . It's not the paint 

- it's you, you're glowing.

SYRRAH:

How sweet of you to say. I think I will enjoy living here.

Now, GioVanni, if you would be so kind as to escort me

to the main living area. I am ready to meet the others.