PRIDE: [setting down a trophy] I happen to pride myself in honesty. My dear friends both mean to say that you have neglected our presence for far too long. Oh, how enthusiastically we’ve all waited for you to finally welcome us!
[GIRL’s eyes flicker to SLOTH still flopped across the floor, unmoving.]
YOUNG WOMAN: Is she...?
SLOTH: Just two.
YOUNG WOMAN: W-what?
SLOTH: There’s just the two spiders on the ceiling. [points to the roof in two different spots] Nothing more, nothing less. [finally turns head to face the Young Woman] Will you let them stay? YOUNG WOMAN: [Lightly shakes head before clutching light a little tighter] Look, I’m very sorry. I didn’t know I was making anyone wait on me. How long have I kept you?
ANGER: [scoffs] How long?! Lady, do you even know—
GREED: [without looking up from his money] You’ve managed to avoid us for a long time now. You’ve encountered each of us, but you have yet to let us stay. However, [he finally looks at her, or rather, her light] as long as that light burns, I think we can make a deal. ENVY: [stands, walking toward Greed still seated at the table] Why should you be the one to make a deal, huh? Why is it always you? [pokes her finger into his shoulder] Shouldn’t we all have our turns? Shouldn’t I have my turn? [turns to Young Woman, expression softening] That is a beautiful light. Maybe you could let me see it, dear.
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