Geneverie speaks directly to the listener.

SISTER GENEVERIE
Geneverie, they called me, at my birth. Then Sister, after mother schooled me true. I learned the deep truths, all the healing herbs, the way of living, the way of dying, the marks of power, prayers to Mothers three, the old language spoken by day and night. To be a Sister is an honored place, and that hard taught, hard won, meant for the strong. It marks a body, as sharp knives mark flesh. Such sacrifice and such solitude, astride the path between the world of men and the world of truth. And all else there is. O, you can't know the dire and dreadful things that I have seen in years as Sister here. What judgement think you can lay upon me? What understanding do you have of me? If you but knew, you'd fall upon your knees, humility and thanks upon your lips for what I do to keep my people safe and keep the darkness away from your door. And you do not know all that I have lost. 

Geneverie confronts what she believes is the Devil, who has a strange power to compel people to do as he says. She blames him for the death of her sister. Do not record the Devil’s lines, they are provided for context. VO lines are delivered directly to the listener.

SISTER GENEVERIE

Get thee behind me, Satan.

DEVIL

What is your name, girl?

SISTER GENEVERIE

I will not treat with you. I will not listen. I will not deal with you.

DEVIL

You will if I wish it. What is your name, girl?

SISTER GENEVERIE

Stop.

DEVIL

Don't you think you're overreacting? Just give me your name.

SISTER GENEVERIE

(struggling)

G... G... Ge...

DEVIL

That's it. Open your mouth and let it out.

SISTER GENEVERIE

(VO)

I didn't want to. I fought to say no. But it felt so good to give in to him.

SISTER GENEVERIE

Geneverie.

SISTER GENEVERIE

(VO)

Except for after, the shame and disgust boiled up in my throat. Weakness. Betrayal.

DEVIL

There. Not so bad, is it? We're just talking, right?

SISTER GENEVERIE

There's another name you should know. Lavinia.

DEVIL

... yes. She had pale skin, pretty dark hair, a curious mind. She is kin to you?

SISTER GENEVERIE

My sister.

DEVIL

How is she?

SISTER GENEVERIE

... dead. Fallen from the mountain over her love for you.

SISTER GENEVERIE

(VO)

He gives no sign of feeling at this news. The only concession he makes is...

DEVIL

Pity.

SISTER GENEVERIE

(VO)

My hunting knife rests deep in my pocket. My hand closes around it. I step close.

SISTER GENEVERIE

Devil, there is no pity for you here.

There are several scenes where we flashback to Geneverie as a girl. Please record the following in a more youthful voice. It’s more important to suggest her age than hit it exactly. Geneverie asks her sister about a man she’s met.

SISTER GENEVERIE
What's his name? (pause) How can you have talked to this man for so long but not have asked his name? This doesn't sound right. A stranger up near the ridge? We're not even supposed to go up there. And Mama is going to want to know his name.