Scene 8

A DREAM SCENE: KAI 1S PLAYING WITH THE SEVEN STICKS AND THE CIRCLE. GERDA'S VOICE SPEAKS TO HIM.

GERDA

What's that?

KAI

It's a game, stupid.

GERDA

What kind of a game?

KAI

A puzzle game.

GERDA

Can I play?

KAI

No, you can't play. You don't know anything about puzzles.

GERDA

Teach me.

KAI

You see these seven sticks?

GERDA

Yes.

KAI

You see this circle?

GERDA

Yes.

KAI

Well, when I put them together a certain way, that will tell me when I'm supposed to leave here.

GERDA

Where are you, Kai

KAI

Somewhere you'll never find me. Somewhere I'm treated like a king.

SNOW QUEEN

Oh, Kai. Come here, Kai.

KAI

I'm coming.

GERDA

Kai, wait. Where are you?