Virgil writes on a scroll.
Xena, Gabrielle and Eve ride up (Eve behind Xena on Argo the Second).
Virgil: Xena, Gabrielle.
Eve dismounts. Gabrielle dismounts. Eve pulls off her hood. Virgil draws Joxer’s sword and runs at Eve with it raised. Xena jumps down and stops Virgil. Eve drops to her knees behind Xena.
Xena: No.
Virgil: Let me cut her throat.
Xena: Put it down Virgil.
There’s tears in Virgil’s eyes.
Xena: Put it down.
Eve: I don’t expect you to forgive me.
Virgil: Good, because that’s not happening.
Virgil puts down his sword.
Eve: If my death could bring your father back I’d accept it, joyfully.
Virgil: You know, in my entire life I never saw my father be cruel to a man, woman, child, nor beast?! He brought joy to everybody who knew him, and you? You killed him.
Virgil sheathes his sword and walks back to the stable. He starts to collect his things.
Xena (to Eve): That kind of reaction comes with the territory.
Xena leaves. Eve looks at Virgil and then follows Xena. Gabrielle moves to Virgil who packs up his saddlebag on his horse.
Gabrielle: Where are you going?
Virgil: My mother was mad with grief. She took my brothers and sisters to Athens to stay with some relatives. I’m going to catch up with them.
Gabrielle: I’m sorry Virgil.
They hug.
Virgil (whispers): Thank you.
Virgil mounts and leaves.
