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YOUNG DIANA (8)

Antiope thinks I'm ready.

HIPPOLYTA:

(eyeing Antiope)

Does she?

Antiope approaches, Philippus respectfully keeping a

distance.

ANTIOPE:

I could begin showing her some

things.

(off Hippolyta's

silence)

She should at least be able to

defend herself.

HIPPOLYTA:

From whom?

ANTIOPE:

In the event of an invasion.

HIPPOLYTA:

Isn't that why I have an army at

my command, General?

ANTIOPE:

I pray a day will never come where

she has to fight, but you, the

wisest of us all, know that one

cannot deny their inner nature. A

scorpion must sting, a wolf must

hunt --

HIPPOLYTA:

She's a child. The only child on

the island. Please, let her be

so.

ANTIOPE:

But, sister --

YOUNG DIANA (8)

But, Mother --

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HIPPOLYTA:

(a final declaration)

There will be no training.

Hippolyta rides a crestfallen Diana away. She looks back

at Antiope, who nods at Diana pointedly.

8 INT. HIPPOLYTA'S PALACE - DIANA'S BEDCHAMBER - NIGHT 8

Hippolyta attempts to tuck a wide-awake Diana (8) into

bed.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

What if I promised to be careful?

HIPPOLYTA:

It's time to sleep.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

What if I didn't use a sword?

HIPPOLYTA:

Fighting doesn't make you a hero.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

(not listening)

Just a shield then! No sharp

edges!

HIPPOLYTA:

Diana... You are the most precious

thing in this world to me. So

much so, I sculpted you from clay

and begged Zeus to give you life.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

(bored)

You've told me that story.

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