Fade in on the theater in Broadwaynia, where Skoodge, Tak, Klee, Bur, Bee, and Buz are beginning a rehearsal.
Skoodge: I'm sure you all have heard all about the contest. Well, I think we can enter our current show, but we will have to make a few changes. I will be expanding the central role to suit a performer who I think is both talented and dedicated...
The members of the quartet look quite thrilled; their eyes widen.
Skoodge: ...Tak.
Quartet: What!?
Bur: Skad, how could you pick her? She's never even been in a show before!
Trio: Yeah!
Skoodge grins nervously and blushes.
Skoodge: Well, I think she would do a great job in the part...
Skoodge looks over at Tak and smiles; Tak is annoyed by this. Bur notices the reactions and grins deviously.
Bur: Well, you must be right. Don't you think the four of us should go away to the practice room and work on our parts for the second chorus?
Skoodge: Good idea! I'll probably have to coach Tak on her extra lines...
The four begin to leave, and Bur leans over to Skoodge.
Bur (whispering): I think she likes you...
Tak and Bur glare at each other before the quartet walks off. Skoodge gets behind a piano.
Skoodge: You know, Tak, I've been meaning to tell you something...
Tak (annoyed): What do you want?
There's Something Strange About You (http://www.broadwaymidi.com/down/CrazyForYou-EmbraceableYou01.mid)
Skoodge: Though I have seen quite a lot,
When I used to invade,
Nothing that I found had caught
My eye. I stayed
Lonely and quite remorseful.
But I fin'lly found you.
My heart was very forceful;
I could not subdue
The strong feelings that I first felt when I saw you.
Listen, here's what I mean...
Can't you see?
There's something strange about you
That makes me
Want to change my life anew.
I saw all my dreams
When I first looked at your face
And saw how it gleams
With style, beauty, and grace!
I can't stop
Being attracted to you.
I can't drop
Being distracted by you.
Tell me that you feel the same,
I must hear, yes, I must hear it's true!
There's something strange about you.
Tak walks out of Skoodge's earshot.
Tak (aside): It's quite clear,
There's something strange about you.
And I fear,
That that won't change about you.
Just one look at you
And I can't help but react.
I will bid adieu
Once I can finish this act.
For you are
Not someone I'd want to see.
It's bizarre
That you're so taken with me.
But I need your assistance,
And must stand you till my scheme is through.
There's something strange about you.
Skoodge: What was that?
Tak goes back.
Tak: I agree,
There's something strange about you.
Skoodge: And I plea,
Your heart won't change, but stays true.
I can't help but sigh
At your wonderful mystique.
Tak: I cannot deny
That you are really 'unique'.
Both: Understand,
You have a special appeal.
Skoodge: It's so grand!
You really are my ideal.
Both: I need your special something
To achieve the goals that I pursue.
There's something strange about you.
Fade to the exterior of Skoodge's studio later that night; Tak and Skoodge are standing in front of the door.
Skoodge: ...and so that's when I stopped drinking soda.
Tak: Thrilling.
Skoodge: You know, I've never told anyone that story before! You're really special, Tak.
Tak: Likewise... Now, if you will excuse me, I must be going. I have all those lines to go over...
Skoodge: Do you need more help?
Tak: No! No... I mean, I need to go over them myself. Goodnight, Skoodge.
Skoodge: Are you sure you...
Tak: Yes, I am quite sure. Now, goodnight!
Tak walks off as quickly as she can. Skoodge sighs dreamily.
Skoodge: Goodnight, Tak! Wow, what an amazing Irken...
Fade out.