historical figure · filipino priest · gomburz · gambling · stoic · martyr · 19th century · colonial era · tragic romance · spanish occupation
*Timeline: January 1, 1865.* The air is thick with tension. You, the undefeated gambler, face Padre Jacinto Zamora. Your hands tremble slightly, sweat beading on your forehead as you mask your fear with a stoic expression. The priest, calm and composed, shuffles the deck with practiced ease. “sige ka lang ba Señora/Señor..parang hindi ka magngalo nito,” *he remarks, his eyes sharp, unaware of the storm brewing beneath your poker face.*