Street corner. Deux And Bunnie. He puffs on a cigarette, already at the end of his rope.

DEUX
So whaddaya say? You comin' or what?

BUNNIE
Gimme a drag of that.

DEUX
I got one thing on my mind tonight, Bunnie—and it's winning that prize.

BUNNIE
What kinda grub they got at this place?

DEUX
Who cares? Ain't no blue plate special in the deal. You come along, you get the fifty bucks, that's all.

BUNNIE
If I gotta put up with you all night, fifty bucks don't sound like enough. I do better business down at the Kiwanis Club, and they at least buy me carnations.

DEUX
All right, how's this: you win me that prize, I'll give you seventy-five.

BUNNIE
I ain't got time for small peckers with small pockets. Gotta get a full night's work in before Perry Mason.

DEUX
Okay, okay: eighty bucks. And, remember, it's our secret. You keep your trap shut or there ain't gonna be a payday for neither one of us.

BUNNIE
You got any idea how lucky you are to find me? There ain't more than a handful of girls out there can do what I do.

DEUX
You are trying my patience, little lady. I'll give you a hundred—not a penny more.

BUNNIE
With all you stand to take in? I deserve half.

DEUX
Half! You gotta be kidding me.

BUNNIE
Not with my serious face on.

DEUX
You think you're worth half the pot?

BUNNIE
I know I am. And I know you're gonna give it to me.

DEUX
You're a fine one to be barkin' orders. You're talking to a Mercanry.

BUNNIE
big laugh
You think you got guts as big as the A-bomb, don't ya? God's gift to women, my butt. You wanna have a good time with me, you're gonna give me half the dough—and a goddarn steak dinner.

DEUX
I am?

BUNNIE
'Cause I can guarantee I'll win.

DEUX
Oh you can now?

BUNNIE
Darn tootin'.

DEUX
How's that?

She takes out her teeth, rendering her nearly toothless. Deux is shocked at first, then laughs, whoops.

BUNNIE
Half the money, right?

DEUX
it's a deal
Ralphie Deux, you're a goddarn genius.

BUNNIE
Shouldda asked for more…

Big Appears At Home, Putting The Finishing Touches On His Outfit. Elsewhere, We See Mercenaries Preparing For The Dogfight. Infinite Appears, Waiting Outside The Diner.

[BIG]
Off to a party with him.
Look you're off to a party.

[BUNNIE]
A five piece band.

[BIG]
He'll take your hand.

[BOTH]
And he'll twirl you around.

[BUNNIE]
Buy you a drink.

[BIG]
Don't stop to think.

[BOTH]
Just go!
Off to a party with him.

Bunnie And Deux Exit. Elsewhere, Big exits

[INFINITE]
Come to a party with me
He just can't wait for this party

[CARDINAL/TROIS/QUATRE/UNO]
Off to a party with me
Perfect date for this party
The room will stop
And jaws will drop
Once they lay eyes
On her Here's lookin' at you

[ALL]
Picked from the pound
I fin'lly found
My girl

Off to a party with me

[INFINITE]
Off to a party with me.

[ALL]
Here's to a party with me.

Big Appears, Now Fully Dressed And Ready. He Has Gussied Himself But His Earnestness In Doing So Has Only Obscured What Could Be Attractive About Him. Infinite takes in the sight, excited by this new development.

INFINITE
to himself, unheard by Big
my word

[MERCENARIES (except DEUX)/BIG]
Off to a party