TEASER
FADE IN:
INT LOFT - NIGHT
MUSIC "FEELIN' LOVE" BY PAULA COLE 0:19
THIS ENTIRE SEQUENCE IS IN A STAGGER, SLOW MOTION.
The ROOM IS TOTALLY DARK EXCEPT FOR THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE SHINNING IN.
ALLEN PAIGE, A RAVNOS BORDERING ON ANARCH, STEPS OUT FROM HIS STUDIO. A BLACK TOWEL BARELY COVERS HIS BOTTOM HALF. The rest of him is BARE.
He is a VERY PHYSIQUED MAN with a BROAD CHEST, POWERFUL ARMS, NARROW HIPS AND STRONG, MUSCULAR LEGS. His DARK BROWN HAIR IS CUT CLOSE AND WAVY. His EYES are DARK DEPTHLESS POOLS OF BLACK WATER. He HAS JUST FINISHED HIS WORKOUT AND HAS TAKEN A HOT SHOWER. HE IS BATHED IN SWEAT.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT OF HIS ARMS 0:31
ANGLE - SHOT OF ALLEN'S TORSO 0:50
Allen CROSSES TO THE STANDING LAMP . He TURNS IT ON and SHIRKS BACK FROM THE LIGHT, THOUGH IT IS NOT SO BRIGHT.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT OF ALLEN'S HAND RUNNING THROUGH HIS HAIR 1:10
ANGLE - THROUGH WINDOW ALLEN IS MOVING INSIDE THE LOFT 1:20
ANGLE - ALLEN 1:44
He goes over to the CLOSET AND PICKS OUT HIS OUTFIT. He LOOKS THROUGH IT AND TAKES OUT A DARK BROWN SUIT 2:03.
He LOOKS OVER IT AND SHAKES HIS HEAD. He TOSSES A BLACK BUTTONED DOWN SHIRT ON THE BED. He TURNS BACK TO THE BED 2:12.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT OF HIS HANDS TAKING THE TOWEL OFF 2:24
ANGLE - CAMERA PANS DOWN TO THE TOWEL ON THE HARD WOOD FLOOR 2:32
ANGLE - CAMERA FAVORING HIS UPPER TORSO 2:37
DISSOLVE TO:
Allen is INFRONT OF THE MIRROR. He now HAS HIS PANTS ON, but his SHIRT IS STILL UNBUTTONED. He is LOOKING INTO THE MIRROR as he BUTTONS HIS SHIRT.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT IF HIS EYES 2:55
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF PHOSPHOROUS GUN ON BED SIDE TABLE 3:22
ANGLE - ALLEN
He TAKES THE PHOSPHOROUS GUN AND TUCKS IT INTO HIS PANTS He WALKS TOWARDS THE DOOR. On his way, he GRABS A BLACK COAT FROM THE COAT TREE AND WALKS OUT THE DOOR.
MUSIC FADES 3:49
FADE OUT TO THEME SONG "REJECT" BY GREEN DAY 0:43-1:07 AND 1:45-2:05
ACT I
FADE OUT:
EXT COMPOUND - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
The TURN OF THE CENTURY SPANISH VILLA SITS ATOP THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS OVERLOOKING THE CITY OF ANGELS.
INT CONCLAVE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The PRINCE, WARRINGTON, is an ELDERLY GENTLEMAN with GREYING HAIR and a DEEP SENSE OF INTUITION IN HIS EYES.
To his right is CARSON, THE SOFTSPOKEN GANGREL PRIMOGEN with SHOULDER LENGTH WAVY, DARK HAIR and GREEN EYES.
He is in JEANS, A SHORT SLEEVE, and SPANDEX SHIRT SHOWING OFF HIS MUSCULAR ARMS.
He is not a large man, but SLENDER and AGILE. To the Prince's left is the NOSFERATU Primogen, SCORPIO.
He is an INTUITIVE SCHOLAR IN A STONE GREY SUIT, VEST AND PRESSED WHITE DRESS SHIRT.
He is not GROSSLY DISFIGURED like most of his clan. He retains most of his human qualities,
but bares the WOLFEN EARS and BALD HEAD, which are traits of the Nosferatu.
Next to Carson is the TOREADOR Primogen, NICOLAS. He is a TALL, TAN SKINNED,
HAZEL EYED HOTTIE in a BLACK SUIT and TIE. SEATED beside Scorpio is the BRUJAH Primogen, DERRIGAN.
He is one HANDSOME DEVIL if there was one. He is a RUGGED REBEL wearing REFLECTIVE SUNGLASSES and a
PIN STRIPE ZOOT SUIT. This is the CONCLAVE.
There is a VACANT SEAT where the MALKIVIAN Primogen should be.
ANGLE - DOOR OPENS
SETH ENTERS. He is the Prince's LACKEY. A BOYISH LOOKING CUTTIE with PALE BLUE EYES
and LONG WAVY BLONDE HAIR, WHICH IS CURRENTLY TIED IN, A PONY TAIL AWAY FROM HIS FACE.
He is wearing BLACK PANTS and a BURGANDY, LONG SLEEVE, BUTTON DOWN SHIRT with the TOP TWO BUTTONS UNDONE.
WARRINGTON
We cannot be disturbed.
SETH
(apologetically) Sire, the
Malkivian Primogen has arrived.
WARRINGTON
Show him in, then.
Seth LEAVES.
ANGLE - CONCLAVE
NICOLAS
Do you think this is wise?
SCORPIO
We have come so very close to
being united. We must go thru
with this.
DERRIGAN
Am I the only one who feels that
letting a wacko into this
conclave is crazy?
NICOLAS
Mathis has a reputation of
malevolent doing.
DERRINGAN
He could be our undoing.
JOHN MATHIS, ENTERS. He is a LANKY, PALE FACED MAN who appears to be in his EARLY THIRTIES.
He is NEATLY DRESSED in a DARK SUIT and TIE.
His CLOTHES are not of this era, but look to be of TURN OF THE CENTURY FASHION.
He is HOLDING A WOODEN CANE WITH A STEEL TIP and on his HEAD is a 1930s BROAD HAT.
Derrigan CLOSES his EYES and SHAKES his HEAD. The rest of the men SEATED AROUND THE table are SPEECHLESS.
Warrington FINDS HIS VOICE and BREAKS THE ICE.
WARINGTON
Welcome, John. Please, take
your seat.
Mathis OCCUPIES the VACANT CHAIR BESIDE Derrigan.
WARRINGTON
Now, where were we?
CARSON
Last night, there was a
reported confrontation between
Brujah factions and some
Gangrel outside the Tower.
DERRIGAN
They shouldn't have been there.
That's Brujah territory.
CARSON
All the Gangrel were killed.
DERRIGAN
It's a lesson.
CARSON
They were just children. They
were unarmed.
DERRIGAN
Where are these reports coming
from?
CARSON
We cannot allow these things to
happen. It is your clan which
has constantly depilated the
peace.
MATHIS
There is no peace.
All TURN TOWARDS Mathis.
(CONTINUED)
You are fooling yourselves
to think there is one or
there ever will be.
When did you last look out
past the walls of this room?
What is talked about in this
room stays here. It isn't
implemented to the outside,
on the streets where the
problems are taking place.
Do you really believe that you
are being heard? The conclave,
the Prince, is a joke. They
aren't listening out there.
These reports have been censored
before you even hear about them.
There are more incidences such
as this occurring the minute
we step in to this room. What
respect is given to you? They
laugh in your face.
CUT TO:
EXT UCLA CAMPUS - DAY - ESTABLISHING
INT DORM CORRIDOR - CONTINUED
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF HEMP NECKLACE WITH RAINBOW BEADS
ANGLE - CARLOS
CARLOS BRENDAN is CARRYING A PLASTIC AQUARIUM CONTAINING AN ADORABLE GREY MOUSE.
Carlos is a VERY TRENDY UPBEAT guy. He is wearing JEANS, PLATFORM BOOTS,
A LOUD, BRIGHT YELLOW, SHORT SLEEVE, BUTTON DOWN SHIRT and a HEMP NECKALCE.
ANGLE - AQUARIUM
The LITTLE GREY MOUSE is CLEANING HIS FACE and FUR.
ANGLE - CARLOS
He TURNS INTO AN OPEN DOOR.
ANGLE - INT DOFINE'S DORM ROOM
DOFINE, A PETITE, ALMOND EYED 19 year old woman is SEATED in front of her PC with her BACK TO THE DOOR.
She is dressed in JEANS, BOOTS and a LONG SLEEVE, TIGHT, BUTTON DOWN ORANGE SHIRT.
Her HAIR FLOWS PAST HER SHOULDERS.
ANGLE - CARLOS AND DOFINE
CARLOS
(to the mouse) Look, there's
your mommy.
He KNOCKS ON THE DOOR.
Dofine LOOKS UP FROM HER WORK. When she sees them both,
she SPRINGS FROM HER CHAIR and RUSHES OVER TO THEM.
(continued)
Hi.
DOFINE
Hi!
She HUGS Carlos and TAKES THE CONTAINER from him.
CARLOS
He looks happy to see you.
Dofine TAKES THE LID OFF and REACHES IN TO HOLD THE MOUSE.
DOFINE
Where did you find him?
CARLOS
In the library. Freak aisle.
He huddled in a corner.
Dofine KISSES him on the CHEEK.
DOFINE
Thank you. I'm sorry everything's
such a mess.
The room is in SHAMBLES. There are BOXES and CLOTHES EVERYWHERE.
Carlos CLEARS AWAY A PILE OF CLOTHES ON THE BED and SITS.
CARLOS
Nah. You should see mine.
Are you settling in okay?
DOFINE
Yeah.
She SETS the AQUARIUM ON TOP OF THE FAX MACHINE.
(continued)
You won't believe my classes.
I don't believe them.
She HANDS him her SCHEDULE.
Carlos NODS and HANDS it BACK TO HER.
CARLOS
Why'd you take a full load
of classes? No time to
party.
DOFINE
Like I ever do.
CARLOS
(standing and heading for the
door) Brian and I are going
to see Cabaret at the Amanson
tonight. Student rush. Why
don't you come? It'll be fun.
Dofine WALKS HIM OUT she LEANING AGAINST THE DOOR.
DOFINE
I don't know.
CARLOS
(to the mouse) It's your
job to convince her.
ANGLE - MOUSE
It is STANDING ON ITS HIND LEGS FACING Dofine with its LITTLE HAND OUTSTRETCHED.
ANGLE - DOFINE AND CARLOS
CARLOS(CONT'D)
See, even he wants you to go.
Hon, what's the point of
college if you're not going
to have any fun.
DOFINE
Are you positive I won't be
intruding?
CARLOS
Extremely.
DOFINE
All right, you've twisted my arm.
CARLOS
Oh, good!
They HUG GOODBYE and Dofine SHUT the door. She WALKS back to her chair and
SETS THE MOUSE DOWN ON THE PRINTER. She PETS it SOFT FUR and is WATCHING it SCURRY ACROSS
then DOWN to the KEYBOARD KEYS, SLIPPING ITS LITTLE FEET INTO THE CREVICES between the KEYS.
CUT TO:
INT COMPOUND - DAY
SCORPIO IS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS. He SPOTS CARSON STANDING IN THE FOYER,
with his HANDS ON THE TABLE and a TROUBLED, CONTEMPLATIVE LOOK ON HIS FACE.
Scorpio APPROACHES him SLOWLY, HOPING not to STARTLE him.
Carson sees him coming off the corner of his EYE.
CARSON
I was just thinking about what
Mathis said in there last night.
Do you really think what we're
doing is hopeless?
SCORPIO
(sigh) Plenty of it was true.
He is speaking with the words
of a man sickened of what is
going on around him.
CARSON
(angry) He was saying what we
all were too afraid to say
because it's the truth.
Carson PUNDS HIS FIST ON THE TABLE.
SCORPIO
If we give in now, there will
be no hope for peace. You
cannot allow your fears and
anxieties to control you.
CARSON
My people are dying because I've
asked them to remain fateful.
Those abiding by this peace are
being blown away. Are they really
listening to us or are we just
fooling ourselves?
Carson STORMS OUT.
SFX: FRONT DOOR SLAMMING
ANGLE - SCORPIO
He is LEFT STANDING ALONE LOOKING INTO THE DISTANCE FEELING HOPELESS himself.
CUT TO:
INT DARK ROOM - DAY
DOFINE IS DEVELOPING a new ROLE OF FILM.
ANGLE - CAMERA TRACKS THE PHOTOS HANGING TO DRY
The PHOTOS are mostly of WOLVES and FORREST LIKE SCENERY.
ANGLE - PHOTO DEVELOPING
It is of THREE MEN DEAD ON THE PAVEMENT in front of the BULLOKS BUILDING.
ANGLE - DOFINE
Dofine is CONFUSED and SHOCKED. She DOESN'T REMEMBER TAKING THE PHOTO.
DOFINE
What is this?
ANGLE - PHOTO
There are HALF A DOZEN OTHER MEN dressed in BLACK STANDING NEARBY
each HOLDING A FIREARM.
ANGLE - DOFINE
CUT TO:
INT DARK ROOM NIGHT CLUB - SUNSET
BRIAN IS BEHIND THE BAR. He is WIPING the COUNTER TOP.
He HAS BLEACHED, SPIKY BLONDE HAIR and LIGHT BROWN EYES.
He is wearing a SHINNY CHECKERED BLUE SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT and BLACK JEANS.
The CHAIRS are still on the TABLES and the STOOL are still on the BAR.
Carlos BRINGS DOWN a STOOL and SITS DOWN.
CARLOS
I thought you weren't working
tonight.
BRIAN
I'm not. Just tidying up.
CARLOS
She's coming with us tonight.
BRIAN
I thought we were going out
for dinner?
CARLOS
Keep your fangs to yourself.
Dofine's a friend of mine.
BRAIN
Can't hurt a guy for asking.
(after a beat) Did you get
the pictures? We'll finally
nail those bastards.
CARLOS
No. I'll stop by the lab before
picking her up. I think I'll
have a drink. What've you got?
Brian SLITS HIS WRIST.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF WOUND
ANGLE - BRIAN AND CARLOS
Carlos DRINKS FROM HIS WRIST.
CUT TO:
INT DOFINE'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT
DOFINE IS SITTING AT HER WORKSTATION.
The LAMP LIGHT IS DIRECTLY OVER THE PICTURE. She is EXAMINING it CLOSELY.
She GRABS A MAGNIFYING GLASS. There are STRANGE TATOOS ON ONE OF THE MEN'S WRISTS.
SFX: KNOCKING
Dofine LOOKS UP.
CARLOS ENTERS.
CARLOS
Hey.
Dofine GETS TO HER FEET.
CARLOS(CONT'D)
Ready?
He senses that something is eschew.
(continued)
You didn't change your mind,
did you?
Dofine SHAKES HER HEAD.
(continued)
The show starts at eight and
we'll have to make a quick
stop at the lab.
DOFINE
I was just at the lab.
CARLOS
Oh?
DOFINE
I went there to finish developing
my role. By chance, did you use
my camera? 'Cause half the role,
I know I didn't shoot.
A FEARFUL LOOK CROSSES Carlos' FACE.
CARLOS
Where are pictures? What did
you do with them?
She HOLDS ONE UP IN FRONT OF HIS FACE. He TAKES IT FROM HER and sees
the rest are on her DESK.
DOFINE
These aren't art photos and
neither of us is working
for the paper. I figure, you're
either moonlighting for CNN
or whatever. There was nothing
on the news about any shooting
down Wilshire. Are you involved
with the Mafia?
Carlos GATHERS the PHOTOS into a MANILA ENVELOPE.
CARLOS
You never saw them.
Dofine is LAUGHING.
(continued)
This isn't a joke. You don't
know anything, you never saw
a thing. You did show anyone
else? Please tell me you
didn't.
DOFINE
I didn't.
Carlos PUSHES her OUT THE DOOR with him.
CARLOS
Come on.
ANGLE - INT DORM CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
DOFINE
What's the rush? It's not
even -
BRIAN is WAITING BY THE ELEVATOR.
BRIAN
Hi.
Carlos HANDS HIM THE ENVELOPE. He OPENS it and LOOKS OVER the CONTENTS.
(continued)
She knows?
DOFINE
What?
CARLOS
(shaking his head) Change
of plans.
ELEVATOR DOORS OPEN. The three of them STEP INSIDE.
CUT TO:
EXT MUSIC CENTER - NIGHT
THE SQUARE IS EMPTY.
CARLOS, DOFINE AND BRIAN are STANDING BY THE FOUNTAIN.
DOFINE
What is going on? You guys
are freaking me out. I feel
like I'm in an X-files episode.
Carlos and Brian EXCHANGE LOOKS, Brian RELUCTANTLY NODS. The Anarchs AGREE to let her in.
CARLOS
What I'm about to tell you, you
may not believe. We are part of
a resistance formed to safeguard
the city from Sabbat. The Prince
thinks it's the Brujah, but that's
exactly what the Cardinal wants him
to believe so that the peace will
collapse and there will be total
chaos. The evidence inside this
envelope will prove that. The
Prince has to see this.
DOFINE
You're telling me this, 'cause?
BRIAN
'Cause in a few minutes we might not
be here to do it.
DOFINE
You're talking crazy, you know?
Is this one of those role-playing
D&D games?
CARLOS
(firmly)This isn't a game, Dofine.
Carlos TURNS HIS BACK TO HER. His EYES GLOW YELLOW. He TURNS TO FACE HER.
(continued)
I am Kindred. I am a vampire,
that is what you humans call
our kind.
Dofine STARTS LAUGHING. She TURNS TO Brian. His EYES are also GLOWING.
DOFINE
Nice contacts, guys. This is
all very amusing, but the
show is going to start.
Dofine WALKS AWAY FROM THEM, STILL LAUGHING. Brian is suddenly LEANING AGAINST ONE OF THE PILLARS, ALMOST TWENTY-FIVE FEET AWAY FROM HER. Carlos is at her side. She LOOKS BACK AT THE FOUNTIAN WHERE Brian and Carlos were just a second before. Dofine STOPS IN HER TRACKS, UTTERLY BAFFLED.
CARLOS
Do you see?
DOFINE
How did he do that?
CARLOS
We have the power of speed.
Brian is now STANDING behind Carlos.
ANGLE - BLACK CADILLAC
It ROUNDS THE CORNER.
ANGLE - CARLOS, DOFINE AND BRIAN
DOFINE
What the hell is going on?
Carlos HANDS her the ENVELOPE.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF THE ENVELOPE IN HER HAND
BRIAN
They're everywhere.
Trust no one.
CARLOS
Enjoy the show and pretend
that everything is going fine.
Don't act out of the ordinary.
Carlos sees the BLACK CADILLAC SLOWING DOWN.
(continued)
You must get this to Allen.
DOFINE
But, Carlos--?
Dofine is HESITANT, finally she COMPLIES and WALKS TOWARDS the THEATRE NOT LOOKING BACK.
Carlos and Brian EXCHANGE ANXIOUS LOOKS. These looks say volumes.
The lovers understand their fate has been sealed.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP ON THEM HOLDING HANDS
They GIVE EACH OTHER ONE LAST GESTURE OF SUPPORT AND AFFECTION knowing that after this,
there will be no more.
ANGLE - CARLOS AND BRIAN
The two WALK AWAY IN SEPERATE DIRECTIONS.
ANGLE - LAP DOG
Four LAP DOGS GET OUT OF THE CADILLAC.
CUT TO:
ANGLE - INT AMANSON FOYER - CONTINUOUS
DOFINE HANDS THE USHER HER TICKET. She WALKS UP THE STAIRS.
CUT TO:
ANGLE - INT AMANSON THEATRE - CONTINUOUS
DOFINE SETTLES IN HER SEAT.
CUT TO:
ANGLE - INT PARKING STRUCTURE - CONTINUOUS
CARLOS IS SHOT DOWN. He STRUGGLES STILL TO FLEE, he FALLS. The LAP DOG STANDS OVER HIS BODY.
He KICKS Carlos in the RIBS and TURNS him OVER.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP ON NUZZLE OF PHOSPHOROUS GUN
ANGLE - FURTHER OFF
SFX: GUNSHOT
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT LOFT - NIGHT
MUSIC "FEELIN' LOVE" BY PAULA COLE 0:19
THIS ENTIRE SEQUENCE IS IN A STAGGER, SLOW MOTION.
The ROOM IS TOTALLY DARK EXCEPT FOR THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE SHINNING IN.
ALLEN PAIGE, A RAVNOS BORDERING ON ANARCH, STEPS OUT FROM HIS STUDIO. A BLACK TOWEL BARELY COVERS HIS BOTTOM HALF. The rest of him is BARE.
He is a VERY PHYSIQUED MAN with a BROAD CHEST, POWERFUL ARMS, NARROW HIPS AND STRONG, MUSCULAR LEGS. His DARK BROWN HAIR IS CUT CLOSE AND WAVY. His EYES are DARK DEPTHLESS POOLS OF BLACK WATER. He HAS JUST FINISHED HIS WORKOUT AND HAS TAKEN A HOT SHOWER. HE IS BATHED IN SWEAT.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT OF HIS ARMS 0:31
ANGLE - SHOT OF ALLEN'S TORSO 0:50
Allen CROSSES TO THE STANDING LAMP . He TURNS IT ON and SHIRKS BACK FROM THE LIGHT, THOUGH IT IS NOT SO BRIGHT.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT OF ALLEN'S HAND RUNNING THROUGH HIS HAIR 1:10
ANGLE - THROUGH WINDOW ALLEN IS MOVING INSIDE THE LOFT 1:20
ANGLE - ALLEN 1:44
He goes over to the CLOSET AND PICKS OUT HIS OUTFIT. He LOOKS THROUGH IT AND TAKES OUT A DARK BROWN SUIT 2:03.
He LOOKS OVER IT AND SHAKES HIS HEAD. He TOSSES A BLACK BUTTONED DOWN SHIRT ON THE BED. He TURNS BACK TO THE BED 2:12.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT OF HIS HANDS TAKING THE TOWEL OFF 2:24
ANGLE - CAMERA PANS DOWN TO THE TOWEL ON THE HARD WOOD FLOOR 2:32
ANGLE - CAMERA FAVORING HIS UPPER TORSO 2:37
DISSOLVE TO:
Allen is INFRONT OF THE MIRROR. He now HAS HIS PANTS ON, but his SHIRT IS STILL UNBUTTONED. He is LOOKING INTO THE MIRROR as he BUTTONS HIS SHIRT.
ANGLE - CLOSE SHOT IF HIS EYES 2:55
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF PHOSPHOROUS GUN ON BED SIDE TABLE 3:22
ANGLE - ALLEN
He TAKES THE PHOSPHOROUS GUN AND TUCKS IT INTO HIS PANTS He WALKS TOWARDS THE DOOR. On his way, he GRABS A BLACK COAT FROM THE COAT TREE AND WALKS OUT THE DOOR.
MUSIC FADES 3:49
FADE OUT TO THEME SONG "REJECT" BY GREEN DAY 0:43-1:07 AND 1:45-2:05
ACT I
FADE OUT:
EXT COMPOUND - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
The TURN OF THE CENTURY SPANISH VILLA SITS ATOP THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS OVERLOOKING THE CITY OF ANGELS.
INT CONCLAVE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The PRINCE, WARRINGTON, is an ELDERLY GENTLEMAN with GREYING HAIR and a DEEP SENSE OF INTUITION IN HIS EYES.
To his right is CARSON, THE SOFTSPOKEN GANGREL PRIMOGEN with SHOULDER LENGTH WAVY, DARK HAIR and GREEN EYES.
He is in JEANS, A SHORT SLEEVE, and SPANDEX SHIRT SHOWING OFF HIS MUSCULAR ARMS.
He is not a large man, but SLENDER and AGILE. To the Prince's left is the NOSFERATU Primogen, SCORPIO.
He is an INTUITIVE SCHOLAR IN A STONE GREY SUIT, VEST AND PRESSED WHITE DRESS SHIRT.
He is not GROSSLY DISFIGURED like most of his clan. He retains most of his human qualities,
but bares the WOLFEN EARS and BALD HEAD, which are traits of the Nosferatu.
Next to Carson is the TOREADOR Primogen, NICOLAS. He is a TALL, TAN SKINNED,
HAZEL EYED HOTTIE in a BLACK SUIT and TIE. SEATED beside Scorpio is the BRUJAH Primogen, DERRIGAN.
He is one HANDSOME DEVIL if there was one. He is a RUGGED REBEL wearing REFLECTIVE SUNGLASSES and a
PIN STRIPE ZOOT SUIT. This is the CONCLAVE.
There is a VACANT SEAT where the MALKIVIAN Primogen should be.
ANGLE - DOOR OPENS
SETH ENTERS. He is the Prince's LACKEY. A BOYISH LOOKING CUTTIE with PALE BLUE EYES
and LONG WAVY BLONDE HAIR, WHICH IS CURRENTLY TIED IN, A PONY TAIL AWAY FROM HIS FACE.
He is wearing BLACK PANTS and a BURGANDY, LONG SLEEVE, BUTTON DOWN SHIRT with the TOP TWO BUTTONS UNDONE.
WARRINGTON
We cannot be disturbed.
SETH
(apologetically) Sire, the
Malkivian Primogen has arrived.
WARRINGTON
Show him in, then.
Seth LEAVES.
ANGLE - CONCLAVE
NICOLAS
Do you think this is wise?
SCORPIO
We have come so very close to
being united. We must go thru
with this.
DERRIGAN
Am I the only one who feels that
letting a wacko into this
conclave is crazy?
NICOLAS
Mathis has a reputation of
malevolent doing.
DERRINGAN
He could be our undoing.
JOHN MATHIS, ENTERS. He is a LANKY, PALE FACED MAN who appears to be in his EARLY THIRTIES.
He is NEATLY DRESSED in a DARK SUIT and TIE.
His CLOTHES are not of this era, but look to be of TURN OF THE CENTURY FASHION.
He is HOLDING A WOODEN CANE WITH A STEEL TIP and on his HEAD is a 1930s BROAD HAT.
Derrigan CLOSES his EYES and SHAKES his HEAD. The rest of the men SEATED AROUND THE table are SPEECHLESS.
Warrington FINDS HIS VOICE and BREAKS THE ICE.
WARINGTON
Welcome, John. Please, take
your seat.
Mathis OCCUPIES the VACANT CHAIR BESIDE Derrigan.
WARRINGTON
Now, where were we?
CARSON
Last night, there was a
reported confrontation between
Brujah factions and some
Gangrel outside the Tower.
DERRIGAN
They shouldn't have been there.
That's Brujah territory.
CARSON
All the Gangrel were killed.
DERRIGAN
It's a lesson.
CARSON
They were just children. They
were unarmed.
DERRIGAN
Where are these reports coming
from?
CARSON
We cannot allow these things to
happen. It is your clan which
has constantly depilated the
peace.
MATHIS
There is no peace.
All TURN TOWARDS Mathis.
(CONTINUED)
You are fooling yourselves
to think there is one or
there ever will be.
When did you last look out
past the walls of this room?
What is talked about in this
room stays here. It isn't
implemented to the outside,
on the streets where the
problems are taking place.
Do you really believe that you
are being heard? The conclave,
the Prince, is a joke. They
aren't listening out there.
These reports have been censored
before you even hear about them.
There are more incidences such
as this occurring the minute
we step in to this room. What
respect is given to you? They
laugh in your face.
CUT TO:
EXT UCLA CAMPUS - DAY - ESTABLISHING
INT DORM CORRIDOR - CONTINUED
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF HEMP NECKLACE WITH RAINBOW BEADS
ANGLE - CARLOS
CARLOS BRENDAN is CARRYING A PLASTIC AQUARIUM CONTAINING AN ADORABLE GREY MOUSE.
Carlos is a VERY TRENDY UPBEAT guy. He is wearing JEANS, PLATFORM BOOTS,
A LOUD, BRIGHT YELLOW, SHORT SLEEVE, BUTTON DOWN SHIRT and a HEMP NECKALCE.
ANGLE - AQUARIUM
The LITTLE GREY MOUSE is CLEANING HIS FACE and FUR.
ANGLE - CARLOS
He TURNS INTO AN OPEN DOOR.
ANGLE - INT DOFINE'S DORM ROOM
DOFINE, A PETITE, ALMOND EYED 19 year old woman is SEATED in front of her PC with her BACK TO THE DOOR.
She is dressed in JEANS, BOOTS and a LONG SLEEVE, TIGHT, BUTTON DOWN ORANGE SHIRT.
Her HAIR FLOWS PAST HER SHOULDERS.
ANGLE - CARLOS AND DOFINE
CARLOS
(to the mouse) Look, there's
your mommy.
He KNOCKS ON THE DOOR.
Dofine LOOKS UP FROM HER WORK. When she sees them both,
she SPRINGS FROM HER CHAIR and RUSHES OVER TO THEM.
(continued)
Hi.
DOFINE
Hi!
She HUGS Carlos and TAKES THE CONTAINER from him.
CARLOS
He looks happy to see you.
Dofine TAKES THE LID OFF and REACHES IN TO HOLD THE MOUSE.
DOFINE
Where did you find him?
CARLOS
In the library. Freak aisle.
He huddled in a corner.
Dofine KISSES him on the CHEEK.
DOFINE
Thank you. I'm sorry everything's
such a mess.
The room is in SHAMBLES. There are BOXES and CLOTHES EVERYWHERE.
Carlos CLEARS AWAY A PILE OF CLOTHES ON THE BED and SITS.
CARLOS
Nah. You should see mine.
Are you settling in okay?
DOFINE
Yeah.
She SETS the AQUARIUM ON TOP OF THE FAX MACHINE.
(continued)
You won't believe my classes.
I don't believe them.
She HANDS him her SCHEDULE.
Carlos NODS and HANDS it BACK TO HER.
CARLOS
Why'd you take a full load
of classes? No time to
party.
DOFINE
Like I ever do.
CARLOS
(standing and heading for the
door) Brian and I are going
to see Cabaret at the Amanson
tonight. Student rush. Why
don't you come? It'll be fun.
Dofine WALKS HIM OUT she LEANING AGAINST THE DOOR.
DOFINE
I don't know.
CARLOS
(to the mouse) It's your
job to convince her.
ANGLE - MOUSE
It is STANDING ON ITS HIND LEGS FACING Dofine with its LITTLE HAND OUTSTRETCHED.
ANGLE - DOFINE AND CARLOS
CARLOS(CONT'D)
See, even he wants you to go.
Hon, what's the point of
college if you're not going
to have any fun.
DOFINE
Are you positive I won't be
intruding?
CARLOS
Extremely.
DOFINE
All right, you've twisted my arm.
CARLOS
Oh, good!
They HUG GOODBYE and Dofine SHUT the door. She WALKS back to her chair and
SETS THE MOUSE DOWN ON THE PRINTER. She PETS it SOFT FUR and is WATCHING it SCURRY ACROSS
then DOWN to the KEYBOARD KEYS, SLIPPING ITS LITTLE FEET INTO THE CREVICES between the KEYS.
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INT COMPOUND - DAY
SCORPIO IS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS. He SPOTS CARSON STANDING IN THE FOYER,
with his HANDS ON THE TABLE and a TROUBLED, CONTEMPLATIVE LOOK ON HIS FACE.
Scorpio APPROACHES him SLOWLY, HOPING not to STARTLE him.
Carson sees him coming off the corner of his EYE.
CARSON
I was just thinking about what
Mathis said in there last night.
Do you really think what we're
doing is hopeless?
SCORPIO
(sigh) Plenty of it was true.
He is speaking with the words
of a man sickened of what is
going on around him.
CARSON
(angry) He was saying what we
all were too afraid to say
because it's the truth.
Carson PUNDS HIS FIST ON THE TABLE.
SCORPIO
If we give in now, there will
be no hope for peace. You
cannot allow your fears and
anxieties to control you.
CARSON
My people are dying because I've
asked them to remain fateful.
Those abiding by this peace are
being blown away. Are they really
listening to us or are we just
fooling ourselves?
Carson STORMS OUT.
SFX: FRONT DOOR SLAMMING
ANGLE - SCORPIO
He is LEFT STANDING ALONE LOOKING INTO THE DISTANCE FEELING HOPELESS himself.
CUT TO:
INT DARK ROOM - DAY
DOFINE IS DEVELOPING a new ROLE OF FILM.
ANGLE - CAMERA TRACKS THE PHOTOS HANGING TO DRY
The PHOTOS are mostly of WOLVES and FORREST LIKE SCENERY.
ANGLE - PHOTO DEVELOPING
It is of THREE MEN DEAD ON THE PAVEMENT in front of the BULLOKS BUILDING.
ANGLE - DOFINE
Dofine is CONFUSED and SHOCKED. She DOESN'T REMEMBER TAKING THE PHOTO.
DOFINE
What is this?
ANGLE - PHOTO
There are HALF A DOZEN OTHER MEN dressed in BLACK STANDING NEARBY
each HOLDING A FIREARM.
ANGLE - DOFINE
CUT TO:
INT DARK ROOM NIGHT CLUB - SUNSET
BRIAN IS BEHIND THE BAR. He is WIPING the COUNTER TOP.
He HAS BLEACHED, SPIKY BLONDE HAIR and LIGHT BROWN EYES.
He is wearing a SHINNY CHECKERED BLUE SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT and BLACK JEANS.
The CHAIRS are still on the TABLES and the STOOL are still on the BAR.
Carlos BRINGS DOWN a STOOL and SITS DOWN.
CARLOS
I thought you weren't working
tonight.
BRIAN
I'm not. Just tidying up.
CARLOS
She's coming with us tonight.
BRIAN
I thought we were going out
for dinner?
CARLOS
Keep your fangs to yourself.
Dofine's a friend of mine.
BRAIN
Can't hurt a guy for asking.
(after a beat) Did you get
the pictures? We'll finally
nail those bastards.
CARLOS
No. I'll stop by the lab before
picking her up. I think I'll
have a drink. What've you got?
Brian SLITS HIS WRIST.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF WOUND
ANGLE - BRIAN AND CARLOS
Carlos DRINKS FROM HIS WRIST.
CUT TO:
INT DOFINE'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT
DOFINE IS SITTING AT HER WORKSTATION.
The LAMP LIGHT IS DIRECTLY OVER THE PICTURE. She is EXAMINING it CLOSELY.
She GRABS A MAGNIFYING GLASS. There are STRANGE TATOOS ON ONE OF THE MEN'S WRISTS.
SFX: KNOCKING
Dofine LOOKS UP.
CARLOS ENTERS.
CARLOS
Hey.
Dofine GETS TO HER FEET.
CARLOS(CONT'D)
Ready?
He senses that something is eschew.
(continued)
You didn't change your mind,
did you?
Dofine SHAKES HER HEAD.
(continued)
The show starts at eight and
we'll have to make a quick
stop at the lab.
DOFINE
I was just at the lab.
CARLOS
Oh?
DOFINE
I went there to finish developing
my role. By chance, did you use
my camera? 'Cause half the role,
I know I didn't shoot.
A FEARFUL LOOK CROSSES Carlos' FACE.
CARLOS
Where are pictures? What did
you do with them?
She HOLDS ONE UP IN FRONT OF HIS FACE. He TAKES IT FROM HER and sees
the rest are on her DESK.
DOFINE
These aren't art photos and
neither of us is working
for the paper. I figure, you're
either moonlighting for CNN
or whatever. There was nothing
on the news about any shooting
down Wilshire. Are you involved
with the Mafia?
Carlos GATHERS the PHOTOS into a MANILA ENVELOPE.
CARLOS
You never saw them.
Dofine is LAUGHING.
(continued)
This isn't a joke. You don't
know anything, you never saw
a thing. You did show anyone
else? Please tell me you
didn't.
DOFINE
I didn't.
Carlos PUSHES her OUT THE DOOR with him.
CARLOS
Come on.
ANGLE - INT DORM CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
DOFINE
What's the rush? It's not
even -
BRIAN is WAITING BY THE ELEVATOR.
BRIAN
Hi.
Carlos HANDS HIM THE ENVELOPE. He OPENS it and LOOKS OVER the CONTENTS.
(continued)
She knows?
DOFINE
What?
CARLOS
(shaking his head) Change
of plans.
ELEVATOR DOORS OPEN. The three of them STEP INSIDE.
CUT TO:
EXT MUSIC CENTER - NIGHT
THE SQUARE IS EMPTY.
CARLOS, DOFINE AND BRIAN are STANDING BY THE FOUNTAIN.
DOFINE
What is going on? You guys
are freaking me out. I feel
like I'm in an X-files episode.
Carlos and Brian EXCHANGE LOOKS, Brian RELUCTANTLY NODS. The Anarchs AGREE to let her in.
CARLOS
What I'm about to tell you, you
may not believe. We are part of
a resistance formed to safeguard
the city from Sabbat. The Prince
thinks it's the Brujah, but that's
exactly what the Cardinal wants him
to believe so that the peace will
collapse and there will be total
chaos. The evidence inside this
envelope will prove that. The
Prince has to see this.
DOFINE
You're telling me this, 'cause?
BRIAN
'Cause in a few minutes we might not
be here to do it.
DOFINE
You're talking crazy, you know?
Is this one of those role-playing
D&D games?
CARLOS
(firmly)This isn't a game, Dofine.
Carlos TURNS HIS BACK TO HER. His EYES GLOW YELLOW. He TURNS TO FACE HER.
(continued)
I am Kindred. I am a vampire,
that is what you humans call
our kind.
Dofine STARTS LAUGHING. She TURNS TO Brian. His EYES are also GLOWING.
DOFINE
Nice contacts, guys. This is
all very amusing, but the
show is going to start.
Dofine WALKS AWAY FROM THEM, STILL LAUGHING. Brian is suddenly LEANING AGAINST ONE OF THE PILLARS, ALMOST TWENTY-FIVE FEET AWAY FROM HER. Carlos is at her side. She LOOKS BACK AT THE FOUNTIAN WHERE Brian and Carlos were just a second before. Dofine STOPS IN HER TRACKS, UTTERLY BAFFLED.
CARLOS
Do you see?
DOFINE
How did he do that?
CARLOS
We have the power of speed.
Brian is now STANDING behind Carlos.
ANGLE - BLACK CADILLAC
It ROUNDS THE CORNER.
ANGLE - CARLOS, DOFINE AND BRIAN
DOFINE
What the hell is going on?
Carlos HANDS her the ENVELOPE.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP OF THE ENVELOPE IN HER HAND
BRIAN
They're everywhere.
Trust no one.
CARLOS
Enjoy the show and pretend
that everything is going fine.
Don't act out of the ordinary.
Carlos sees the BLACK CADILLAC SLOWING DOWN.
(continued)
You must get this to Allen.
DOFINE
But, Carlos--?
Dofine is HESITANT, finally she COMPLIES and WALKS TOWARDS the THEATRE NOT LOOKING BACK.
Carlos and Brian EXCHANGE ANXIOUS LOOKS. These looks say volumes.
The lovers understand their fate has been sealed.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP ON THEM HOLDING HANDS
They GIVE EACH OTHER ONE LAST GESTURE OF SUPPORT AND AFFECTION knowing that after this,
there will be no more.
ANGLE - CARLOS AND BRIAN
The two WALK AWAY IN SEPERATE DIRECTIONS.
ANGLE - LAP DOG
Four LAP DOGS GET OUT OF THE CADILLAC.
CUT TO:
ANGLE - INT AMANSON FOYER - CONTINUOUS
DOFINE HANDS THE USHER HER TICKET. She WALKS UP THE STAIRS.
CUT TO:
ANGLE - INT AMANSON THEATRE - CONTINUOUS
DOFINE SETTLES IN HER SEAT.
CUT TO:
ANGLE - INT PARKING STRUCTURE - CONTINUOUS
CARLOS IS SHOT DOWN. He STRUGGLES STILL TO FLEE, he FALLS. The LAP DOG STANDS OVER HIS BODY.
He KICKS Carlos in the RIBS and TURNS him OVER.
ANGLE - CLOSE UP ON NUZZLE OF PHOSPHOROUS GUN
ANGLE - FURTHER OFF
SFX: GUNSHOT
FADE OUT.