SCENE 021 - EXTERIOR TERRESTRIAL FIGHTER - DUSK
Beyond the limits of the city, a great freighter looms in the nightfall of day.
SCENE 022 - INTERIOR COCKPIT, TERRESTRIAL FIGHTER - DUSK
The Bridge of the cruiser is dark. At the controls, a female BOUNTY HUNTER works the control panel of the ship. A beeping sound comes from one of the panels; the Bounty Hunter presses a button to receive a message.
HECATE
This is Hecate.
SPECTER (V.O.)
Hello, Hecate.
A SHADOWY FIGURE emerges through the Hologram projector.
HECATE
Specter, it's been awhile. I was beginning to think that I grew out of use for you.
SPECTER (V.O.)
I haven't found anyone yet who could replace you. I have a job for you. There is a senator who is making it difficult for me to follow along with my plans. I need you to take care of them for me.
HECATE
Who is it?
SPECTER (V.O.)
I'm sending you a second transmission carrying information regarding the subject.
SCENE 023 - INTERIOR COCKPIT, TERRESTRIAL FIGHTER - DUSK
On another panel, a blue button beeps and HECATE pushes it, revealing several transcripts which she quickly overlooks.
HECATE
This looks to be a promising mission.
SPECTER (V.O.)
I want it done tonight, Hecate.
HECATE
What's the price?
SPECTER (V.O.)
We'll discuss payment after the job is completed. Until then, you have your duty.
HECATE
I'll see what I can do.
SPECTER (V.O.)
Hecate, I'm trusting you with this. I have your word that this will be done?
HECATE
Yes, Specter.
SPECTER (V.O.)
Kill them immediately.
The hologram fades away.
SCENE 025 - EXTERIOR SPEEDER BUS, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
Emerging are a few people, including AIMEE. Alone, she walks down a passageway. It's quiet and black with very little light. With no one surrounding her, she hears a brief sound. She turns around and looks behind her.
AIMEE
Hello?
A HAND grabs her shoulder and pulls her into an alleyway hidden in the dark.
SCENE 026 - EXTERIOR ALLEYWAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
A HAND covers her mouth, preventing her from screaming. The hand belongs to PURIUS WOOD.
PURIUS
You promise you won't scream? If you promise, I'll let you go.
AIMEE nods, and the hand is removed from her mouth.
AIMEE
Purius... (Pause)... Purius Wood? What are you still doing in the city?
PURIUS
I needed to find you first. I needed to warn you before I left you alone.
AIMEE
Warn me of what, Purius?
PURIUS
Aimee, whatever this evidence proves, it isn't what it appears. I didn't have anything to do with this coup which they accuse me of planning.
AIMEE
Then why did you resign and accept exile when you know you're innocent?
PURIUS
Because the case and level of evidence facing me was too difficult to fight. I'm not proud of vacating but there was little else that I or anyone in my position could do. Listen to me, this is very important. Whoever caused this affair is still in the capital, and I wouldn't doubt in the Senate. I need you to watch yourself and don't trust anyone. Stick close to your friends and whatever you do, protect yourself.
AIMEE
I still don't understand.
PURIUS
Neither do I. However, give it time. The answers to this mystery will be revealed.
PURIUS looks away into the opening.
SCENE 027 - EXTERIOR PASSAGE WAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
Four SENATORIAL GUARDS walk by, patrolling the area.
SCENE 028 - EXTERIOR ALLEYWAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
PURIUS
We will meet again, my friend.
He lets go of her and walks away, into the DARKNESS. AIMEE returns to the passageway.
SCENE 029 - EXTERIOR PASSAGE WAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
AIMEE continues to walk down the passage way, troubled. Passing by a corner, she finds WILLIAM waiting for her.
WILLIAM
You took longer than I thought you would.
AIMEE
Sorry, I was delayed.
WILLIAM
Any problems that you'd like to tell me?
AIMEE
(shaking her head) No, everything is fine.
WILLIAM
Are you sure? You look troubled.
AIMEE
We live in troubled times. No doubt, it should leave a lasting impression upon us.
WILLIAM
(smiling) Come on, let me escort you to dinner. Peter and Erin are awaiting us.
Beyond the limits of the city, a great freighter looms in the nightfall of day.
SCENE 022 - INTERIOR COCKPIT, TERRESTRIAL FIGHTER - DUSK
The Bridge of the cruiser is dark. At the controls, a female BOUNTY HUNTER works the control panel of the ship. A beeping sound comes from one of the panels; the Bounty Hunter presses a button to receive a message.
HECATE
This is Hecate.
SPECTER (V.O.)
Hello, Hecate.
A SHADOWY FIGURE emerges through the Hologram projector.
HECATE
Specter, it's been awhile. I was beginning to think that I grew out of use for you.
SPECTER (V.O.)
I haven't found anyone yet who could replace you. I have a job for you. There is a senator who is making it difficult for me to follow along with my plans. I need you to take care of them for me.
HECATE
Who is it?
SPECTER (V.O.)
I'm sending you a second transmission carrying information regarding the subject.
SCENE 023 - INTERIOR COCKPIT, TERRESTRIAL FIGHTER - DUSK
On another panel, a blue button beeps and HECATE pushes it, revealing several transcripts which she quickly overlooks.
HECATE
This looks to be a promising mission.
SPECTER (V.O.)
I want it done tonight, Hecate.
HECATE
What's the price?
SPECTER (V.O.)
We'll discuss payment after the job is completed. Until then, you have your duty.
HECATE
I'll see what I can do.
SPECTER (V.O.)
Hecate, I'm trusting you with this. I have your word that this will be done?
HECATE
Yes, Specter.
SPECTER (V.O.)
Kill them immediately.
The hologram fades away.
SCENE 025 - EXTERIOR SPEEDER BUS, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
Emerging are a few people, including AIMEE. Alone, she walks down a passageway. It's quiet and black with very little light. With no one surrounding her, she hears a brief sound. She turns around and looks behind her.
AIMEE
Hello?
A HAND grabs her shoulder and pulls her into an alleyway hidden in the dark.
SCENE 026 - EXTERIOR ALLEYWAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
A HAND covers her mouth, preventing her from screaming. The hand belongs to PURIUS WOOD.
PURIUS
You promise you won't scream? If you promise, I'll let you go.
AIMEE nods, and the hand is removed from her mouth.
AIMEE
Purius... (Pause)... Purius Wood? What are you still doing in the city?
PURIUS
I needed to find you first. I needed to warn you before I left you alone.
AIMEE
Warn me of what, Purius?
PURIUS
Aimee, whatever this evidence proves, it isn't what it appears. I didn't have anything to do with this coup which they accuse me of planning.
AIMEE
Then why did you resign and accept exile when you know you're innocent?
PURIUS
Because the case and level of evidence facing me was too difficult to fight. I'm not proud of vacating but there was little else that I or anyone in my position could do. Listen to me, this is very important. Whoever caused this affair is still in the capital, and I wouldn't doubt in the Senate. I need you to watch yourself and don't trust anyone. Stick close to your friends and whatever you do, protect yourself.
AIMEE
I still don't understand.
PURIUS
Neither do I. However, give it time. The answers to this mystery will be revealed.
PURIUS looks away into the opening.
SCENE 027 - EXTERIOR PASSAGE WAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
Four SENATORIAL GUARDS walk by, patrolling the area.
SCENE 028 - EXTERIOR ALLEYWAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
PURIUS
We will meet again, my friend.
He lets go of her and walks away, into the DARKNESS. AIMEE returns to the passageway.
SCENE 029 - EXTERIOR PASSAGE WAY, ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - NIGHT
AIMEE continues to walk down the passage way, troubled. Passing by a corner, she finds WILLIAM waiting for her.
WILLIAM
You took longer than I thought you would.
AIMEE
Sorry, I was delayed.
WILLIAM
Any problems that you'd like to tell me?
AIMEE
(shaking her head) No, everything is fine.
WILLIAM
Are you sure? You look troubled.
AIMEE
We live in troubled times. No doubt, it should leave a lasting impression upon us.
WILLIAM
(smiling) Come on, let me escort you to dinner. Peter and Erin are awaiting us.