VOODOO PRIESTESS is sitting at a draped...

VOODOO PRIESTESS is sitting at a draped table. CELESTE cautiously approaches.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

Come in, Come in. Ah, what was it you said. It was strange going to a VooDoo Priestess? No, no, that wasn't the word. What was it... Weird. Yes, weird.

CELESTE

You must have little microphones at all the tables or something.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

Hmmm. How would I know your voice? There are hundreds of people at the ball.

CELESTE

True. But-

VOODOO PRIESTESS

A non-believer. That's fine. But if you don't believe, why are you here?

CELESTE

I'm not sure. I guess to hear my fortune. And at least don't tell me I'm about to come into money.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

Oh, you must be friends with the green girl. You wait and see. Maybe she'll give you a loan.

CELESTE

I don't need a loan.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

That's good because there's no green at all around you. Just so you know.

CELESTE

Can we get started?

VOODOO PRIESTESS

Of course.

The PRIESTESS closes her eyes and tosses some small bones onto the table. She studies the bones. Her eyes become wide.

CELESTE

What are those?

VOODOO PRIESTESS

Possum bones.

CELESTE

Ewe.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

Possums speak with the spirits at night.

CELESTE

Ah huh.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

You say you don't believe in VooDoo, correct?

CELESTE

I guess. I mean. No, I don't believe. I think you were hired as more of an entertainer.

VOODOO PRIESTESS

That's good.

CELESTE

Why is that good? What do you see?

VOODOO PRIESTESS

The bones tell me that Celeste Abercrombie Scarborough will soon cease to exist.

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