a painting of a woman in a red dress reading a book

Lucia: (Excitedly) “Marcus, welcome to our humble library. Today, I’ll share a secret--the lost letters of Pompeii.”Marcus: “Pompeii? The ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius?”Lucia: “Exactly! These letters were found preserved in the volcanic ash. They reveal love, tragedy, and courage.”[Scene 2: Love Amidst Chaos]Lucia: (Holding a fragile scroll) “This one--written by a young woman named Livia--speaks of forbidden love. She was betrothed to a wealthy merchant, but her heart belonged to a humble artist.”Marcus: “What happened?”Lucia: “On the eve of Vesuvius’ eruption, Livia confessed her love. They shared a stolen kiss as the sky darkened.”[Scene 3: Desperate Pleas]Lucia: (Unfurling another scroll) “These letters are from Quintus, a Roman soldier. He wrote to his family, begging them to flee. But duty kept him at Pompeii’s gates.”Marcus: “Did he survive?”Lucia: “No. His last letter, half-burnt, speaks of bravery and sacrifice.”[Scene 4: The Final Hours]Lucia: (Voice trembling) “And here, the heart-wrenching