Back to ya Roots

Scene 1: The Encounter (In a wild clearing. The Sage stands calmly as the Brave approaches, curious but a bit nervous.) The Sage (with gravity) Welcome to the jungle, mate. You’re a city bloke, ain’t ya? But lemme tell ya — back there, you’ve lost somethin’. Bit by bit, man goes soft. The beast in him sleeps, his soul fades away in comfort an’ laziness. (Dramatic pause) If you’ve got the guts, you’ll dig deep and find what’s left. You’ll face the dirt, the raw truth. But don’t sweat it — life always gives back what it takes, bit by bit. (Percussion kicks in, a heavy beat starts. The Brave looks determined but uncertain, feeling the weight of the Sage’s words.) Scene 2: The Response The Brave (resolute) You’re right, mate. I see it now — maybe I’ve got all I need in the city, but that’s just one side of me. Straight roads, bright lights, sure. But no truth there. (He clenches his fists, the beat intensifies, drums getting faster, building the energy.) So yeah, I’m in. I’ll take the mud, the sweat, the knocks. Bit by bit, I’ll make myself whole again. The beast in me? Maybe it’s asleep, but I’ll wake it up. [The music starts to build up, with a stronger bass] echoing the power of his decision. The Brave steps forward, ready to face what’s ahead. [chorus] Bit by bit, we rise again, From the ashes, to the wind, we’ve found our way! With the beast inside, no fear to hide, We’ll fight the fight, and claim our place! (The Sage nods approvingly, as the Brave steps into the wild, the music swelling around him as he embraces his path.) Closing (together) The Sage (smiling): There ya go, lad. You get it now. The Brave: I’ll do the work. Bit by bit.