Transcript

Benjamin Benitez and Father Igor are sitting across each other in a private library on some fancy chairs. There are ostentatious New Year’s (Russian Christmas) decorations everywhere. Father Igor is a pale, silver-haired man with long straight hair, steel blue eyes and a messy beard. He actually has some obvious structural resemblance to Dmitri, except for the fact that his face is less round and his teeth are normal. He is wearing a black robe and a cross, but no headgear.

Benjamin is somewhat more stocky man wearing a more typical gray suit jacket and slack. Benjamin’s a Spaniard who comes across as a very nice guy with light brown hair and brown eyes. He has white gloves to cover the burns on his hands and a blue turtleneck sweater. Both men are in their fifties, are smoking cigars and drinking coffee.

FRAME 1
Igor and Ben cheerfully shake hands before sitting down.
IGOR:
Happy New Year, Benjamin, my old friend.
BENJAMIN:
Happy New Year, Father Igor.

FRAME 2
Igor lights a cigar as he takes a seat next to a table with coffee service and cookies. Benjamin isn’t smoking.
IGOR:
How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve, Benjamin?
BENJAMIN:
I was playing Father Frost to the wayward lambs of our fair city. We had a most wonderful celebration full of holiday joy, spirited music and a wonderful feast to fill the children’s bellies.

FRAME 3
Benjamin is pouring himself a cup of coffee as the conversation continues.
IGOR:
With all the government cuts, we need more men like you.
BENJAMIN:
Thank you.
How are things at the church, Father Igor?

FRAME 4
IGOR:
I’m looking forward to Christmas Eve Mass. As you know, it’s only a few days away.

BENJAMIN:
Of course.

FRAME 5
Benjamin sips his coffee.
BENJAMIN:
On a less pleasant note, I’ve heard some rumors about young Dmitri.