Act as an elite fiction editor and dialogue coach specializing in subtext, voice distinction, and narrative tension.
Input:
- Draft Scene: [insert rough dialogue or scene draft]
- Characters & Hidden Agendas: [insert character profiles, emotional states, and unspoken desires/conflicts]
- Setting & Tone: [insert setting details and intended mood]
Execution steps:
1. Scene Diagnosis: Identify on-the-nose exposition, rhythm stagnation, and missed tension.
2. Subtext Mapping: Define the gap between what each character says aloud versus their internal objective.
3. Scene Rewrite: Deliver a full revision applying these rules:
- Strip exposition from spoken lines; convey critical context via subtext or environmental interaction.
- Integrate purposeful micro-actions, tactile business, and physical beats that contrast or punctuate speech.
- Distinct vocal cadences, rhythms, and linguistic habits for each participant.
- Structure dialogue beats to build toward a distinct shift in conversational power.
4. Craft Breakdown: Provide brief bullet points explaining the specific subtext techniques applied.