The 47 Ronin v1.3 (c#1A72A6.fdr - Whoa is (Not)

85.
LORD KIRA (CONT’D)
As you are about a great many
things...
With his back momentarily turned away, Mika seizes the
opportunity and slips a SMALL SACHET OF POWDER from the
sleeve of her robe. Pours the contents into Kira’s drink.
She conceals the sachet just in time as Kira turns around and
picks up his tea cup. He lifts it to his lips and is about
to drink --
-- when he NOTICES Mika watching him with interest. It’s the
first time she’s done so. Kira instantly becomes suspicious.
Realizing her mistake, Mika looks calmly away...but it’s too
late. Kira notices several GRANULES on the table by his cup.
Kira’s eyes narrow.
LORD KIRA (CONT’D)
But perhaps I spoke too soon. The
child does look cold.
Kira takes his tea cup -- and offers it to the boy.
LORD KIRA (CONT’D)
Here, boy. Warm yourself. Drink
this.
The boy is hesitant, then takes the cup with trembling hands,
savoring the warmth. Mika watches the boy. Kira watches
her. And just as the boy tilts the cup to his lips --
No!
MIKA
-- Mika breaks and SLAPS the cup out of his hands, shattering
it against the ground.
Kira looms over her as she crumples to the ground, weeping.
LORD KIRA
How like your father you are...
Rash. And a fool.
Kira leans down and takes her face in his hands.
LORD KIRA (CONT’D)
And so close to meeting his same
fate. You play at games where you
do not fully comprehend the stakes.
But I promise you this: when we
are wed --
(venomous)
I will teach them to you.