An Alchemy Sage Calls Act 2 Location: Still in the dining room... People: Henry, Olivia, Felix, Jenna, Alex, Kraden, oh, and Sheba Nothing has changed since the last act. Sheba is scrubbing a stain on the floor and looking positively livid. Felix and Jenna look suspiciously at their father. Alex has a disbelieving look on his face, but doesnt seem to care much. Olivia looks horrified. Olivia: Are you saying Henry is involved? Kraden: Oh, not just him, I assure you. Alex: All of us in this room are involved? Sheba: Even me...? Kraden: Except the maid. Jenna: That's not fair! Sheba: Why am I even here?! Felix: Well, I'm glad you're here. You're giving me this wonderful non-alcoholic cider stuff! ^_^ [hiccups loudly] Sheba: Yes... non-alcoholic... of course... >_> Henry: Ok, ok, let's just get this over with. What could I possibly have to do with this death? Kraden: Does the name Mia Paragon mean anything to you? Henry: [shrugs] Kraden: Might she have worked for the Venus company in the past? Henry: Well, there might been a girl by that name, nearly two years ago now, I should think, but how the heck am I supposed to remember? There's lots of girls working there, aren't there? Kraden: Allow me to jog your memory [reaches in his coat pocket] Alex: Watch out, he's reaching into his coat pocket. Jenna: And your point is...? Alex: What if he's pulling out a huge book he will read all the way through to us?! ._. Jenna: ... Eh? Felix: Kraden's not THAT bad. Just... er... really bad. Kraden: [removes a photo from his pocket and hides it from everyone except Henry with his hand. Henry peers closely for a look.] Olivia: Ooh, can I see? Jenna: No, me first! Felix: Me first! [hiccups louder] Alex: [stares at him strangely] I'm beginning to wonder about the non-alchoholic cider... Kraden: No, you lot may see it some other time... [puts it back in his pocket] Sheba: Aw, no fair! Kraden: Well, Mr Venus, did you recognise the girl? Henry: Suppose so. Kraden: Care to tell us? I'll happily wait all night. Henry: Aww, do I have to? Kraden/Felix/Jenna/Alex/Sheba: Yes! Olivia: I've just remembered Vale was heaven before Kraden ever came. How could I have forgotten that? ~ Henry's Story- Flashback ~ The scene changes to a factory. Many girls are toiling hard at machines, sewing up materials and running around with armfuls of whatever they are sewing up. They all wear plain uniform, usually black or blue and white. Mia: This job sucks! Shot of a frustrated Mia glaring sullenly at her sewing machine. She is wearing a smart white blouse and a dark blue skirt, and her hair is scraped back into a neat ponytail. Then she turns and starts talking to some other girls nearby. They nod their heads and all of them go marching off toward an office. Girls: Revolt! Revolt! Henry: o_o; Er... what? Mia: Excuse me, Mr Venus, we are quite disappointed with our low wages. We only get about 2 coins an hour, and we cant work for that much. We demand a payrise. Henry: I would not do such a thing if my life depended on it, because I'm stupid. Now, are you the leader of this ragtag bunch? Mia: Heavens, no! That girl there is! [points to a short, mousy girl behind her] Mousy Girl: o.o; [squeaks nervously] Henry: Dont be ridiculous, she doesn't look like a leader to me. Mia: Not her, the girl behind her [points away to a stupid looking girl with sleepy eyes who looks quite scruffy] Stupid girl: ... Uh? Henry: Give it up, Ms Paragon, it's obvious you're the ring leader. Mia: Ok, fine, I'm the ring leader. Now give us a payrise, buster! Some girl in the crowd: You're not supposed to call your boss Buster. Mia: Whatever! Henry: Alright, all girls except Miss Paragon, clear off this minute. Girls: [murmur and leave with several glances backwards] Mia: [looks disappointed and nervously smoothens down her skirt, glancing everywhere] Henry: You are so fired. Mia: WHAT? Oh, no, no... [giggles] I'm not tired! Henry: [leaning forwards and giving her a Look] Not tired, FIRED. Mia: ...NOOOO! ~ End of Henry's flashback ~ Jenna: That was pretty mean, Dad! Felix: You fired her just because she wanted a payrise? Alex: They should have been happy with what they got. I get nothing for this. Jenna: Yeah, who's paying us for this stupid play? Felix: Nobody, but it's supposed to be interesting. Jenna: Yeah right. Alex: It's basically Kraden getting to ramble and annoy the hell out of us as usual. Olivia: And you're saying my husband is responsible for her death? [glares at Kraden] Kraden: Not directly... [sighs] How many times do I have to say this anyway? Jenna: A lot. Felix: You tend to ramble so it's difficult for you to reach a point. Kraden: WHAT? Sheba: Would you like a cup of tea, Kraden? Kraden: No. Sheba: Well, at least I'm not being completely ignored. Felix: I, on the other hand, wouldn't mind some more non-alcoholic cider. Alex: Are you totally obsessed with the stuff? Felix: It just tastes so good! Alex: Do you feel strange at all? Felix: Head's a little swimmy. Guess I'm just a bit tired. Alex: ... You have got to be kidding me. Henry: Oh, I didn't think it was too mean. I fire people every day. Kraden: Wow. Fascinating. You must be a short-tempered man. Jenna: Where do you think I got it from? Alex: Well, is that it? Kraden: If I go straight to the next person, then this play's a bit too short, isn't it? Jenna: It is a short play. Sheba: Would you like a cup of tea, Kraden? Kraden: I said no! Olivia: Maid, there's salt on the table, clear it off please. Sheba: I didn't put it there! Alex: [laughs] Sheba: [casts Spark Plasma] Jenna: SHEBA! Alex: OWWW! Kyarorain: STOP THAT RIGHT THIS MINUTE! [glares at the camera] CUT! --- End of Act 2 --- Alex: OW! OW! [jumps up and down, screaming in pain] Mia: Keep still you idiot, I can't heal you if you're jumping about like a demented grasshopper! Alex: [does his best to keep still] Mia: [casts Ply to heal his wounds] Jenna: Sheba, how could you do that? Sheba: He made a mess and then I was ordered to clear it up, I didn't find that very fair. Felix: But you're the maid, it's your job! Sheba: Then I quit! Jenna: You're not allowed to quit. Sheba: I'm not? Felix: No. Sheba: AWWW... Mia: Just enjoy it [grins evilly] Anyway, who's the Jupiter Adept who does Spark Plasma on me meant to be? Alex: Probably Sheba [glares] Sheba: [glares back] Kyarorain: Ivan, just for the heck of it. Ivan: Yay, I'm in it! Sheba: But not named. Jenna: Yeah, your part is so small. Felix: But it's something, right? Ivan: Yeah. Mia: Well, the play's over, let's go take a break! [Everyone rushes off]