Scene 1 – Transformation of Faces and the Silent Watch
In the mask room, Lara stood before Magda, who carefully placed the wig on her head. In an instant, Lara transformed into a perfect replica of Atika, the maid, with every small detail intact: her facial features, expressions, even the prominent scar that Magda had meticulously recreated. The transformation was so flawless that any passerby would have believed Atika herself had appeared.
Malik and Dima stood at the doorway, eyes wide with astonishment and silent admiration.
Malik spoke in a calm but firm voice, as if announcing the start of a critical phase:
> Malik: Let’s go now, Atika.
Malik and Dima stepped aside, letting her pass. Lara moved forward carefully, each step measured, descending the stairs with precise poise, fol
