ACT THREE
FADE IN:
EXT. EXCALIBUR at a dead stop, you an hear the engines struggling.
INT. ENGINEERING
You continue to hear the engines struggling.
Matheson is speaking with two engineers when Gideon enters.
GIDEON
Progress?
MATHESON
Depends what you class as progress Captain.
Gideon just looks at Matheson, as if to say "Get on with it"
MATHESON (CONT'D)
My first idea was to simply reroute more of the Excalibur's power to the engines… this we accomplished, we rerouted everything a bar life support and gravity.
GIDEON
As we haven't moved I'll assume that plan didn't work?
MATHESON
Correct Captain, but we do have a second option.
GIDEON
Which is?
ENGINEER#1
From what we understand of the interference field it's operating like a net. Carpeting the area's frequencies, both normal and hyperspace based. But, if we used a smaller ship…
GIDEON
It might just slip through the holes in the net?
MATHESON
Exactly sir.
CAMERA lifts up above them as,
GIDEON
Send the fighters out.
This new CAMERA angle allows us to see Galen enter.
GALEN
That won't be necessary Matthew.
Gideon turns to face Galen.
GIDEON
I suppose you've come up with something better?
GALEN
Actually the singular option I have managed to formulate is on par with John's.
MATHESON
So why don't you think we need to send out the fighters?
GALEN
Because I and my ship will be going.
GIDEON
What?
GALEN
The fighters are of a design known to the Vorlons, the ships are easily detectable. Whereas my vessel's configuration would have been unknown to even the Vorlons and was designed with stealthy intensions. This mean my ship has a better chance of getting through the net.
GIDEON
And once outside the net? Then what? If we can't get more than just your ship out then we'll be stuck anyway. We can't signal for help or they'd become trapped too.
GALEN
Have faith Matthew.
GIDEON
-SLIGHT PAUSE- I'm gonna trust you on this Galen.
GALEN
Why thank you Matthew, your faith in me is refreshing. – I will prepare my ship.
MATHESON
We can monitor your progress from the bridge.
Galen gives a slow nod before turning to leave..
INT. BRIDGE
MATHESON
Captain, we're receiving from Galen.
GALEN (Over Link)(Hear the bay doors opening in the background)
Confident about my chances Matthew?
GIDEON
Good luck Galen.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
Galen is working the control, the CAMERA is set on the controls looking at Galen's face and hands whilst he's using the controls, the background is totally black.
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
CAMERA is at the back. You can see Gideon in the command chair, Matheson is hovering about. Galen's ship is on the viewscreen and Dureena is standing next to Galen.
CAMERA cuts to show Dureena's concerned face.
MATHESON
He's successfully left the ship.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
Same CAMERA as before.
GALEN (talking to himself)
So far so good. Ship takes us out of Grid 54.
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
GIDEON
Open communications.
Matheson turns and gives the nod to an officer, the officer works the controls then looks up and shakes his head.
MATHESON
We are unable sir.
GIDEON
Why not?
MATHESON
It must be the interference net.
Gideon shakes his head in frustration.
DUREENA
You mean he's on his own? What happens if…
GIDEON
Even if we could open communications, if Galen's ship can't slip through the net nothing we have will. He'd be stuck anyway.
DUREENA
You haven't comforted many people have you Captain?
GIDEON
It's never been my job.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
The CAMERA same as before.
The ship is rocking, Galen's face is one of worry.
GALEN
Ship, what's going on?
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
CAMERA as before. You see Galen's ship on the viewscreen, then there's a big white glow. Everybody on the bridge must shield their eyes. When the white diminishes Galen's ship has disappeared.
GIDEON
John!
DUREENA
Wh…
Matheson checks the scanners.
MATHESON
I don't know what happened Captain, our scanners are offline remember.
Zoom in on Gideon's reaction, then Dureena's reaction.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
Now the CAMERA is located on the ceiling. You see the chair where Galen was sitting. Galen is laying on the floor, as if he'd been thrown there by bad turbulence.
Galen picks himself up and holds his head, there is a small trickle of blood apparent on his hand.
GALEN
Ship?
There is no response, Galen gets up.
GALEN
Ship?
Galen then becomes fixed on the screen in front of him. The CAMERA zoom around to behind him so we can see what's on the screen. It's a Vorlon ship, of the same configuration as Kosh's.
Zoom on Galen's reaction.
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
GIDEON
Any luck getting those scanners online?
DUREENA (Upset)
He shouldn't have gone out there.
MATHESON (looks at Dureena then Gideon)
None Captain.
DUREENA (Still upset)
How could you let him…
GIDEON
It was his choice, you know I haven't control over Galen's actions. It was his decision to go out there.
Dureena looks to Gideon, then away again… she then leaves the bridge.
Matheson watches her go before looking to the Captain. Gideon is a little disappointed Dureena is holding him responsible for Galen's disappearance.
MATHESON
Orders Captain?
GIDEON (taking a deep breath)
Well John, we've now got two problems. One: this, this.. interference net has us totally trapped, unable to move, send outside communications or even use the scanners. And two: Galen's missing.
MATHESON
Are you sure going missing isn't part of Galen's plan?
GIDEON
Galen wouldn't just leave like that, he said it himself… he cares for this ship and for this crew.
MATHESON
I'm not saying he'd abandon us, but we've seen him pull off some pretty incredible things in the past, and we know he doesn't always tell the whole truth.
GIDEON
He isn't Minbari, Lieutenant. But you do have a point, this might be part of Galen's plan for getting us out of this mess. But if it isn't we need a backup plan.
MATHESON
I don't know how we can make one sir, we don't even know where Galen is.
GIDEON
We should keep trying to get out of this net for now. If we can do that then we can use communications and the scanners to find Galen then.
MATHESON
Understood sir. I'll go to engineering, see if we can ready a new plan.
Matheson begins to walk off towards the bridge exit. Gideon turns in his chair,
GIDEON
Should I get my hopes up?
Matheson turns back at the brink of the exit and shakes his head.
MATHESON
Unless there's a miracle sir.
GIDEON
Stranger things have happened in this universe Lieutenant.
Gideon then turns back around and Matheson exits the bridge.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
CAMERA is on Galen's face sit.
GALEN
Ship! Reverse course…
Galen waits for response.
GALEN
Come about!
Again waits for a response.
After a moment of silence a Vorlon voice can be heard.
VORLON VOICE (More like Kosh II than original Kosh)
When undestined souls intrude. They will be dealt with, no force can stop this.
CAMERA away from Galen now. You can see him standing and looking at the ceiling as if that was where the Vorlon voice was coming from.
GALEN
Undestined? It's the fault of you first ones that I am out here!
Galen waits for a response. None comes.
GALEN
Look, I am not fond of the area which I have been brought to. But my companions need to be here
Galen again waits for a response. Again none comes.
GALEN
They are from the planet Earth… they're searching for a cure for an ancient Shadow Virus that –
VORLON VOICE (Angrier)
(Cutting in) SHADOWS!
Everything then goes silent. Galen looks unsure as we cut,
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
MATHESON
Captain.
GIDEON
John? What are you doing up here?
MATHESON
I tried to contact you over the link, but it looks like internal communications are down now.
GIDEON
The field must be getting more intense.
MATHESON
It would appear so Captain.
GIDEON
Have you high IQs come up with anything?
Matheson pauses a moment.
MATHESON
Sorry Captain. We can't come up with anything
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
GALEN
I thought all the Vorlons had left the galaxy?
Silence is the reply.
GALEN (becoming more confident)
Or is this some sort of automated message?
Silence.
GALEN
I'll take that as a yes.
Galen reaches inside his coat and draws out what appears to be a picture of the outside space. It shows the Vorlon ship. Galen uses his free hand to rotate the image and it shows that the Vorlon ship is only 2D.
GALEN
Automated.
VORLON VOICE
Freedom shall be granted to those who share their purpose.
GALEN
I told you, both myself and the Excalibur are out here to find a cure for the Shadow Virus that was released into Earth's atmosphere by the Drakh a few months ago.
VORLON VOICE
Freedom shall be granted to those who share THEIR purpose.
GALEN (Slightly annoyed)
I just did my Vorlon friend.
VORLON VOICE
The offer of freedom will only be extended once more.
Galen is puzzled.
VORLON VOICE (CONT'D)
Freedom shall be granted to those who share THEIR purpose.
Galen shrugged and throws up his hands in frustration. It then dawns on him what the Vorlons wanted.
GALEN
I understand. You want me to prove my intentions aren't hostile correct? I've told you why Matthew and the crew are here, but you want the reason I personally are here in this place? And I suppose my loyalty to Matthew isn't an acceptable answer?
Galen pauses slightly, he's pacing now.
GALEN (CONT'D)
I have relived this memory too many times in resent history you must understand.
FLASHBACK
Flash scene taken from "Path of Sorrows", We SEE Galen nursing Isabella at her death dead.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP (return after end of Flashback)
CAMERA on Galen's face.
GALEN (Sad)
It may surprise you, but that isn't the first time in a very short amount of time I've been forced to watch myself in those moments ago.
FLASHBACK
Flash scene taken from "Path of Sorrows", We SEE Galen inside his ship as it breaks away from the fleet of technomages and picking up the stranded Gideon.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
CAMERA again on Galen's face.
GALEN
That I haven't relived before. Does this answer your question?
Pause.
VORLON VOICE
Promises should be kept by all parties.
Focus on Galen's expression as he realises what the Vorlon meant by the promise he's got to keep.
We zoom into Galen's face until there is total darkness. We then cut to,
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
Standard behind CAMERA. Matheson and Gideon are conversing quietly with Gideon in the command chair.
HELM OFFICER#1
Captain!
Gideon and Matheson look up and to the viewscreen. Where Galen's ship is floating.
GIDEON (Standing)
Can we open a channel?
Helm officer works the controls.
HELM OFFICER#1
Channel open!
Gideon gives a surprise look Matheson's way.
Matheson disappears to the left to work the computers,
GIDEON
Galen!
Matheson returns.
MATHESON
Sir… all the ship's systems are online again. We have scanners, external and internal communications –
GIDEON
(cutting in) Propulsion? Jump engines?
MATHESON
Both 100% Captain.
Gideon sits back down.
GIDEON
Galen, get your ship back aboard. I want to get back into hyperspace incase the interference returns.
GALEN
I doubt it will Matthew.
GIDEON
What exactly happened out there?
GALEN
That's a story I will share when I'm aboard.
The channel is cut.
GIDEON
As soon as he's aboard, jump us to hyperspace. I don't want to spend another minute here.
MATHESON
I'll see it gets done sir.
Gideon nods and then rises from his chair… leaving the bridge.
INT. EXCALIBUR DOCKING BAY OUTSIDE GALEN'S SHIP
Galen is just exiting the ship whilst Gideon is just approaching.
GIDEON
Care to explain now?
Galen held his finger up, indicating to wait a moment. The ship lurches slightly indicating it's entered hyperspace again.
GALEN
Don't feel safe here anymore Matthew?
GIDEON
I don't feel safe anywhere, even aboard the ship. It's one of the reasons I can't sleep.
GALEN
The other being?
GIDEON
You already know that.
GALEN (Smiling)
Yes, I suppose I do.
GIDEON
You're being even more cryptic than normal Galen.
GALEN (Smiling more)
Am I?
Gideon can't help but smile.
GIDEON
Are you going to tell me what happened?
GALEN
Maybe on a rainy night in the future. But for now, the area is safe. The Vorlons were dedicated to maintaining perfect order, they wouldn't risk conflict by destroying ships with good intentions.
Gideon turns to leave, but turns back to offer a puzzled face to Galen, who continues smiling.
GALEN
Problem Matthew?
GIDEON
Why when I'm talking to you do I always get the feeling you know something I don't?
GALEN
Because I usually do.
Dureena comes running up, slowly her pace when she notices Gideon.
DUREENA
Oh… Captain –
GIDEON
I'll want to have a talk later Galen.
Gideon gives Dureena a warm look then leaves.
GALEN
I presume you came to warmly welcome me back.
Dureena approaches slowly then slaps Galen playfully on the cheek.
DUREENA
You scared the hell out of me.
GALEN
Is that a word of kindness from the notorious thief?
DUREENA (smiling)
Don't push your luck Galen.
The two walk away from the technomage ship as we,
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT THREE
FADE IN:
EXT. EXCALIBUR at a dead stop, you an hear the engines struggling.
INT. ENGINEERING
You continue to hear the engines struggling.
Matheson is speaking with two engineers when Gideon enters.
GIDEON
Progress?
MATHESON
Depends what you class as progress Captain.
Gideon just looks at Matheson, as if to say "Get on with it"
MATHESON (CONT'D)
My first idea was to simply reroute more of the Excalibur's power to the engines… this we accomplished, we rerouted everything a bar life support and gravity.
GIDEON
As we haven't moved I'll assume that plan didn't work?
MATHESON
Correct Captain, but we do have a second option.
GIDEON
Which is?
ENGINEER#1
From what we understand of the interference field it's operating like a net. Carpeting the area's frequencies, both normal and hyperspace based. But, if we used a smaller ship…
GIDEON
It might just slip through the holes in the net?
MATHESON
Exactly sir.
CAMERA lifts up above them as,
GIDEON
Send the fighters out.
This new CAMERA angle allows us to see Galen enter.
GALEN
That won't be necessary Matthew.
Gideon turns to face Galen.
GIDEON
I suppose you've come up with something better?
GALEN
Actually the singular option I have managed to formulate is on par with John's.
MATHESON
So why don't you think we need to send out the fighters?
GALEN
Because I and my ship will be going.
GIDEON
What?
GALEN
The fighters are of a design known to the Vorlons, the ships are easily detectable. Whereas my vessel's configuration would have been unknown to even the Vorlons and was designed with stealthy intensions. This mean my ship has a better chance of getting through the net.
GIDEON
And once outside the net? Then what? If we can't get more than just your ship out then we'll be stuck anyway. We can't signal for help or they'd become trapped too.
GALEN
Have faith Matthew.
GIDEON
-SLIGHT PAUSE- I'm gonna trust you on this Galen.
GALEN
Why thank you Matthew, your faith in me is refreshing. – I will prepare my ship.
MATHESON
We can monitor your progress from the bridge.
Galen gives a slow nod before turning to leave..
INT. BRIDGE
MATHESON
Captain, we're receiving from Galen.
GALEN (Over Link)(Hear the bay doors opening in the background)
Confident about my chances Matthew?
GIDEON
Good luck Galen.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
Galen is working the control, the CAMERA is set on the controls looking at Galen's face and hands whilst he's using the controls, the background is totally black.
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
CAMERA is at the back. You can see Gideon in the command chair, Matheson is hovering about. Galen's ship is on the viewscreen and Dureena is standing next to Galen.
CAMERA cuts to show Dureena's concerned face.
MATHESON
He's successfully left the ship.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
Same CAMERA as before.
GALEN (talking to himself)
So far so good. Ship takes us out of Grid 54.
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
GIDEON
Open communications.
Matheson turns and gives the nod to an officer, the officer works the controls then looks up and shakes his head.
MATHESON
We are unable sir.
GIDEON
Why not?
MATHESON
It must be the interference net.
Gideon shakes his head in frustration.
DUREENA
You mean he's on his own? What happens if…
GIDEON
Even if we could open communications, if Galen's ship can't slip through the net nothing we have will. He'd be stuck anyway.
DUREENA
You haven't comforted many people have you Captain?
GIDEON
It's never been my job.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
The CAMERA same as before.
The ship is rocking, Galen's face is one of worry.
GALEN
Ship, what's going on?
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
CAMERA as before. You see Galen's ship on the viewscreen, then there's a big white glow. Everybody on the bridge must shield their eyes. When the white diminishes Galen's ship has disappeared.
GIDEON
John!
DUREENA
Wh…
Matheson checks the scanners.
MATHESON
I don't know what happened Captain, our scanners are offline remember.
Zoom in on Gideon's reaction, then Dureena's reaction.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
Now the CAMERA is located on the ceiling. You see the chair where Galen was sitting. Galen is laying on the floor, as if he'd been thrown there by bad turbulence.
Galen picks himself up and holds his head, there is a small trickle of blood apparent on his hand.
GALEN
Ship?
There is no response, Galen gets up.
GALEN
Ship?
Galen then becomes fixed on the screen in front of him. The CAMERA zoom around to behind him so we can see what's on the screen. It's a Vorlon ship, of the same configuration as Kosh's.
Zoom on Galen's reaction.
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
GIDEON
Any luck getting those scanners online?
DUREENA (Upset)
He shouldn't have gone out there.
MATHESON (looks at Dureena then Gideon)
None Captain.
DUREENA (Still upset)
How could you let him…
GIDEON
It was his choice, you know I haven't control over Galen's actions. It was his decision to go out there.
Dureena looks to Gideon, then away again… she then leaves the bridge.
Matheson watches her go before looking to the Captain. Gideon is a little disappointed Dureena is holding him responsible for Galen's disappearance.
MATHESON
Orders Captain?
GIDEON (taking a deep breath)
Well John, we've now got two problems. One: this, this.. interference net has us totally trapped, unable to move, send outside communications or even use the scanners. And two: Galen's missing.
MATHESON
Are you sure going missing isn't part of Galen's plan?
GIDEON
Galen wouldn't just leave like that, he said it himself… he cares for this ship and for this crew.
MATHESON
I'm not saying he'd abandon us, but we've seen him pull off some pretty incredible things in the past, and we know he doesn't always tell the whole truth.
GIDEON
He isn't Minbari, Lieutenant. But you do have a point, this might be part of Galen's plan for getting us out of this mess. But if it isn't we need a backup plan.
MATHESON
I don't know how we can make one sir, we don't even know where Galen is.
GIDEON
We should keep trying to get out of this net for now. If we can do that then we can use communications and the scanners to find Galen then.
MATHESON
Understood sir. I'll go to engineering, see if we can ready a new plan.
Matheson begins to walk off towards the bridge exit. Gideon turns in his chair,
GIDEON
Should I get my hopes up?
Matheson turns back at the brink of the exit and shakes his head.
MATHESON
Unless there's a miracle sir.
GIDEON
Stranger things have happened in this universe Lieutenant.
Gideon then turns back around and Matheson exits the bridge.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
CAMERA is on Galen's face sit.
GALEN
Ship! Reverse course…
Galen waits for response.
GALEN
Come about!
Again waits for a response.
After a moment of silence a Vorlon voice can be heard.
VORLON VOICE (More like Kosh II than original Kosh)
When undestined souls intrude. They will be dealt with, no force can stop this.
CAMERA away from Galen now. You can see him standing and looking at the ceiling as if that was where the Vorlon voice was coming from.
GALEN
Undestined? It's the fault of you first ones that I am out here!
Galen waits for a response. None comes.
GALEN
Look, I am not fond of the area which I have been brought to. But my companions need to be here
Galen again waits for a response. Again none comes.
GALEN
They are from the planet Earth… they're searching for a cure for an ancient Shadow Virus that –
VORLON VOICE (Angrier)
(Cutting in) SHADOWS!
Everything then goes silent. Galen looks unsure as we cut,
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
MATHESON
Captain.
GIDEON
John? What are you doing up here?
MATHESON
I tried to contact you over the link, but it looks like internal communications are down now.
GIDEON
The field must be getting more intense.
MATHESON
It would appear so Captain.
GIDEON
Have you high IQs come up with anything?
Matheson pauses a moment.
MATHESON
Sorry Captain. We can't come up with anything
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
GALEN
I thought all the Vorlons had left the galaxy?
Silence is the reply.
GALEN (becoming more confident)
Or is this some sort of automated message?
Silence.
GALEN
I'll take that as a yes.
Galen reaches inside his coat and draws out what appears to be a picture of the outside space. It shows the Vorlon ship. Galen uses his free hand to rotate the image and it shows that the Vorlon ship is only 2D.
GALEN
Automated.
VORLON VOICE
Freedom shall be granted to those who share their purpose.
GALEN
I told you, both myself and the Excalibur are out here to find a cure for the Shadow Virus that was released into Earth's atmosphere by the Drakh a few months ago.
VORLON VOICE
Freedom shall be granted to those who share THEIR purpose.
GALEN (Slightly annoyed)
I just did my Vorlon friend.
VORLON VOICE
The offer of freedom will only be extended once more.
Galen is puzzled.
VORLON VOICE (CONT'D)
Freedom shall be granted to those who share THEIR purpose.
Galen shrugged and throws up his hands in frustration. It then dawns on him what the Vorlons wanted.
GALEN
I understand. You want me to prove my intentions aren't hostile correct? I've told you why Matthew and the crew are here, but you want the reason I personally are here in this place? And I suppose my loyalty to Matthew isn't an acceptable answer?
Galen pauses slightly, he's pacing now.
GALEN (CONT'D)
I have relived this memory too many times in resent history you must understand.
FLASHBACK
Flash scene taken from "Path of Sorrows", We SEE Galen nursing Isabella at her death dead.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP (return after end of Flashback)
CAMERA on Galen's face.
GALEN (Sad)
It may surprise you, but that isn't the first time in a very short amount of time I've been forced to watch myself in those moments ago.
FLASHBACK
Flash scene taken from "Path of Sorrows", We SEE Galen inside his ship as it breaks away from the fleet of technomages and picking up the stranded Gideon.
INT. GALEN'S SHIP
CAMERA again on Galen's face.
GALEN
That I haven't relived before. Does this answer your question?
Pause.
VORLON VOICE
Promises should be kept by all parties.
Focus on Galen's expression as he realises what the Vorlon meant by the promise he's got to keep.
We zoom into Galen's face until there is total darkness. We then cut to,
INT. EXCALIBUR BRIDGE
Standard behind CAMERA. Matheson and Gideon are conversing quietly with Gideon in the command chair.
HELM OFFICER#1
Captain!
Gideon and Matheson look up and to the viewscreen. Where Galen's ship is floating.
GIDEON (Standing)
Can we open a channel?
Helm officer works the controls.
HELM OFFICER#1
Channel open!
Gideon gives a surprise look Matheson's way.
Matheson disappears to the left to work the computers,
GIDEON
Galen!
Matheson returns.
MATHESON
Sir… all the ship's systems are online again. We have scanners, external and internal communications –
GIDEON
(cutting in) Propulsion? Jump engines?
MATHESON
Both 100% Captain.
Gideon sits back down.
GIDEON
Galen, get your ship back aboard. I want to get back into hyperspace incase the interference returns.
GALEN
I doubt it will Matthew.
GIDEON
What exactly happened out there?
GALEN
That's a story I will share when I'm aboard.
The channel is cut.
GIDEON
As soon as he's aboard, jump us to hyperspace. I don't want to spend another minute here.
MATHESON
I'll see it gets done sir.
Gideon nods and then rises from his chair… leaving the bridge.
INT. EXCALIBUR DOCKING BAY OUTSIDE GALEN'S SHIP
Galen is just exiting the ship whilst Gideon is just approaching.
GIDEON
Care to explain now?
Galen held his finger up, indicating to wait a moment. The ship lurches slightly indicating it's entered hyperspace again.
GALEN
Don't feel safe here anymore Matthew?
GIDEON
I don't feel safe anywhere, even aboard the ship. It's one of the reasons I can't sleep.
GALEN
The other being?
GIDEON
You already know that.
GALEN (Smiling)
Yes, I suppose I do.
GIDEON
You're being even more cryptic than normal Galen.
GALEN (Smiling more)
Am I?
Gideon can't help but smile.
GIDEON
Are you going to tell me what happened?
GALEN
Maybe on a rainy night in the future. But for now, the area is safe. The Vorlons were dedicated to maintaining perfect order, they wouldn't risk conflict by destroying ships with good intentions.
Gideon turns to leave, but turns back to offer a puzzled face to Galen, who continues smiling.
GALEN
Problem Matthew?
GIDEON
Why when I'm talking to you do I always get the feeling you know something I don't?
GALEN
Because I usually do.
Dureena comes running up, slowly her pace when she notices Gideon.
DUREENA
Oh… Captain –
GIDEON
I'll want to have a talk later Galen.
Gideon gives Dureena a warm look then leaves.
GALEN
I presume you came to warmly welcome me back.
Dureena approaches slowly then slaps Galen playfully on the cheek.
DUREENA
You scared the hell out of me.
GALEN
Is that a word of kindness from the notorious thief?
DUREENA (smiling)
Don't push your luck Galen.
The two walk away from the technomage ship as we,
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT THREE