Ep1
Scene 1
Yeah, I had it under control ! And don't you dare insinuate the opposite !
- I did.
- All right... all right. But what kind of a soldier would I be, if I didn't assist ?
- The usual kind.
He seems amused by my assertion. Usual kind of soldier ? Not so sure.
Again, the strange sound is heard. Talon searches around for incoming danger.
- What are those things ?
- Those are plaguelings, but we can talk later. Right now, it's time we get behind the walls.
Well, I was not planning on having company with me.
- Hey, we are not leaving you here. So either you ride with us or we all stay here and die.
The other soldier wants to interfere but the leader makes him hush, before adding :
- It's you choice.
My choice ? Really, who would want to stay there with this things around, soldier ?
That's when it begins : that strange moment when Talon and him don't just look at each other. Because there is something else in the way they are staring at each other, they, kind of, connect...
Hum, the way you're staring at me... it's not obscene like so many other men do. No, you're respectful... seduced... maybe... inviting. I feel I can trust you.
Then, in a moment she makes her decision, she will ride with them. With him.
Scene 2
- Do you have a name.
Okay Captain Spears, this time I'm going to tell you.
- It's Talon.
- Talon... And your reason for coming here ? To this gods forsaken Outpost ?
- I am ... (looking for vengeance..., of course I cannot let you know that... Find something !)... I'm here for... hum...
He laughs and interrups her.
- Look. As long as if you're making it up, at least try and make it interesting. I give you a start...
And there he goes with the story of a nobleman's daughter on the run, and Talon can't help but be amused...
Of course ! It totally makes sense ! I'm a nobleman's daughter, yes. Just look at me, you fool ! My hair, my clothes... What kind of game are you playing ? Oh, marrying a tyran ? And I would have run on the day of that betrothal ! Yes, that would the perfect day for it... But even the best stories have an end.
- I'm here for work.
- For work ?
He seems a bit disappointed.
- My story was better.
- And mine is more believable.
- It would be... anywhere else in the world. But nobody comes to the Outpost only to find work. No... people come here, because they're running from something.
She comes a bit closer, still staring in his eyes.
I'm just here to find work, you should believe it. Yet, I found you and kind of like you. But, hey, I'm not gonna fall for a common soldier... even if he is a captain !
- Not me.
Anyway, I feel something weird between us... like a connexion.
Better get away... Not convinced ! What do you mean, captain ?
Scene 3
- Just point me in the right direction.
- Oh no... You heard my father. You're still in my custody.
Your father ? How come ? You are nothing alike !
- Marshal Wythers is your father ? But your name : Garret Spears ?
- I chose the name Spears when I enlisted, I was... maybe 14.
- It sounds like a name a 14 year old chose...
And there is probably more to know about it... But it's not my business anyway.
Before heading to the Nightshade, they, somehow, begin a little visit upside the wall, Garret presenting the Outpost.
...
That's quite plaisant having this little "tour" with you, Captain...
And then comes the moment when they speak about the southern front.
- I was close to there just days ago.
- What news ? Have we made any ground ? We haven't heard anything since the half red moon.
- Don't know... Just a lots of fighting... dying...
Really, there is nothing more to say...
- It's a brutal war. I was station there for three seasons... I've seen a lot of good men die protecting the realm from those monsters...
She takes a moment looking at him.
Oh, the little common soldier he's there. Are you so sure that war is justified ? The real enemy is not out there... I should have known...
- Those monsters ? I've seen what you Prime Order soldiers do to the people. Who's protecting us from you ?
- I'm not a Covenant soldier. I'm a captain of the Border...
- No difference. You work for them, you kill for them.
No doubt that's a sensitive issue, there's a hint of revulsion appearing in her voice. The atmosphere has changed.
Spears switch to defensive mode :
- Wow... uh you know the only killing that I've done recently is killing plaguelings that attacked a woman. Now, does it, somehow, offend you ?
Ouch, he's right, I owe him my life ... I had nothing under control...
- No ... And thank you... for saving my life. I'm in your debt. It's not something I'm used to (...Now, I'd better go... ) Thanks for the tour.
Scene 4
- Garret ! Thanks the heavens, I'ms so glad you are here.
And Gwynn kisses him in the mouth.
Oh, so the Captain has a girlfriend ! Of course !... And it happens to be Gwynn.
Thats when Garret notices Talon's presence... loosing a bit of prestance.
- Oh !... Hello ... again, he said in the lamest possible way.
Offering Talon to shake hand... One step beyond in the « lame zone » ? Talon shakes the hand.
- Captain !
- You know this woman ?
Gwynn's question sounds somehow suspicious. And Garret goes on, more and more unease, obviously wishing he would be anywhere else.
- No... well... no... I met her tonight, hum, and... I was...
Yes, you know me ! How can you loose all your self insurance because of her ? Ridiculous ! Let me help ... and have fun.
- The Captain saved my life (A little pause and a brief look in his eyes). It was very heroic !
Don't you think you've been very heroic ? I'm sure you do.
...
- She is very afraid of this man, whoever he is. And you're even more worried than she is... Why ?
- I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh Captain, someone should tell you someday but you're not very good at lying...