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Raven gives a simple wave of his hand. Dylan in full creature mode suddenly appears in the hallway. Dylan Creature appears bewildered, sees Reggie, and immediately gurgles a cheerful response. Dylan Creature leaps onto her and wraps its tail around her legs. Reggie is nearly knocked to the floor. She hugs the him in joyful response. The dining room doors suddenly open to reveal Koon. He looks to the creature clinging to Reggie. Dylan Creature releases Reggie and quickly scurries behind her to hide from Koon.
KOON
(furious)
What's the meaning of this? How did he get in here?
Raven casually leans against the hall wall.
RAVEN
She's willing to sacrifice her own life for that of her brother. Her request to have her brother by her side sounded reasonable to me.
KOON
You have no right interfering in my business, Raven.
Raven casually shrugs.
RAVEN
Guess I slipped, huh?
Raven straightens with a soft sigh.
RAVEN
Oh, well. It's too late. What's done is done. They're a team now.
KOON
You did this on purpose!
RAVEN
Her devotion to her brother is noble and commendable.
(pause)
You're damned right I did it on purpose.
(pause)
And now we're even.
KOON
Even for what?
RAVEN
For your little creatures infesting my territory.
KOON
Is that what this is all about?
Raven simply smiles and shrugs.
RAVEN
A lesson to be learned--don't piss me off.
Koon sneers, returns to the dining room, and again slams the doors. Raven snickers softly and appears pleased with himself.
RAVEN
That worked out rather nicely.
Reggie approaches Raven. He looks to her and offers a slight smirk.
RAVEN
You're on your own from here on out.
Reggie smiles warmly and places her hand on his lower arm.
REGGIE
Thank you. This means a lot to me.
RAVEN
Don't thank me. I didn't do anything.
REGGIE
(warm smile)
You did more than you'll ever know.
Raven stares at her a moment longer then disappears.
INT. GUEST CHAMBER
Reggie paces the large bedroom while the Dylan Creature appears to sleep peacefully on the excessively large bed.
REGGIE
We need to come up with a plan. He cheats. There's not way we can win this thing on the up and up.
Dylan Creature opens one eye and watches her pace. She looks back to him. |
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