Fade in on the interior of Skoodge's studio. Skoodge is grinning from ear to ear, or at least he would be if Irkens had ears.
Skoodge: You look taller than you did at the Academy... and the purple in your eyes...
Tak gives an annoyed look and snaps at Skoodge.
Tak: That's not important! I don't want to hear about my eyes, I want to know what you are doing here, of all places! The Tallest said you were dead!
Skoodge: Yes, but you don't know the full story. Here's what happened...
From out of nowhere, a spotlight falls on Skoodge.
They Gave Me Money (http://www.broadwaymidi.com/down/42ndStreet-WereInTheMoney.mid)
Skoodge: Though I don't know why,
The Tallest did try
To get me to abandon my Invader post!
With plans smart and sly,
They sent me to die,
But they could never ensure I became a ghost!
So they worked out a deal
To appeal
To me!
If I went undercover,
Then they would give me
A handsome fee!
They gave me money!
They gave me money!
For they sold
Me gold
To hold!
Millions I've grossed!
Skoodge dances around and encourages Tak to join in; she reluctantly does so.
They gave me money!
They gave me money!
They paid me off so that I'd take an alibi!
They gave me money!
It's kinda funny,
They made me rich so that they could get me to lie!
The Tallest gave me more dough;
Now my cash flow
Is great!
They paid me lots so I'd go,
And, so, on that date,
I took the bait!
On that date, I took the bait!
On that date, I took the bait!
They gave me money!
They gave me money!
In a flash,
My stash
Of cash...
In a flash,
My stash
Of cash
Reached... reached... reached... reached to the sky!
Tak: But why... Broadwaynia? Are you exiled here, or did you actually choose to be on this miserable planet?
Skoodge: I could go anywhere where there weren't many soldiers to recognize me, but it was always my secret dream to be a composer...
Tak (flatly): How lovely...
Skoodge: But enough about me...
Tak grimaces slightly. Fortunately for her, Skoodge is interrupted by a commotion going on outside. Tak runs to the window, and Skoodge follows her.
Voice: Extra! Extra! Tallest announce Empire-wide talent competition on Broadwaynia! Winner promised great reward! Read all about it!
They leave the window.
Tak: Finally... a chance to please the Tallest...
She looks at Skoodge and sighs.
Tak: ...if you could help write songs for me.
Skoodge (excitedly): Yes, of course! Anything for you, Tak! I can see it all now...
As he begins to explain, the camera fades out.