THE WORSHIP — ENCORE KIT
Prop & Setup Guide

LIGHTING
Candles if you have them (real or flameless) — several, low and warm, no overhead light. Gold/amber tones. If you have a dimmable lamp, use warm white on its lowest setting. The letter's world is guttering candlelight against pale stone — chase that unevenness: some places brighter, some in shadow.

MUSIC
Something slow, wordless or near-wordless, with a ceremonial or ritual quality — think low drone, chant-adjacent ambient, or a slow instrumental score. Avoid anything with a driving beat; this scene builds through patience, not urgency.

SCENT
Incense if either of you enjoys it (resin, sandalwood, or amber notes echo the letter's "resin-thick air"). A candle in a warm woody or amber scent works as a substitute. Keep it light — the letter notes it "catches" at first and then fades into the background.

WARDROBE
- Her: something that can be undone or shed easily — a robe, a slip, a wrap dress. The letter emphasizes a shoulder-clasp being worked open — anything with a simple closure (tie, single clasp, wrap) supports that beat.
- Him: a robe, kimono, or loose button-down — something with a collar or shoulder that can be pulled, opened, worked loose.
- Optional: a plain cord, soft scarf, or silk tie kept nearby for the loose wrist-binding in Beat 2.

PROP CHECKLIST
[ ] Candles (real or flameless) — several, warm-toned
[ ] Playlist queued: slow, ceremonial/ambient, no lyrics
[ ] Incense or a warm-scented candle
[ ] Soft cord, scarf, or tie for symbolic wrist-binding
[ ] Robe or wrap-style clothing for both partners (easy to open)
[ ] A firm, comfortable surface to sit or kneel on if playing near a bed frame, floor, or low furniture — pad with a blanket or cushion for knees
[ ] Water nearby (a night of unhurried scenes runs long — stay hydrated)

SETTING THE ROOM
Clear a central space — floor cushion, foot of the bed, or any spot that can feel like "the altar" for the scene. Dim every other light in the room. If you can, choose a spot near a window or with a view upward (the letter's open roof to the night sky) — even just cracking a curtain to see the dark outside adds to the mood.