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Chapter: Chapter 08

  • PANEL 1: The Pink Lady looks up at her companion, pleading I wanna solve this as much as you do! He was my friend! You worked with him, but that doesn't put you in charge! I've got what it takes to be tough like you, you just gotta trust me! PANEL 2: Eddie shapeshifts back into the greaser. She looks grim, but says ...Alright. Fine. But you better keep those nerves of steel the whole time. And if things get bad...you turn and run. PANEL 3: Back to the Pink Lady again, she smiles and says I won't let you down! PANEL 4: Nathan smiles, quietly chuckling. PANEL 5: Eddie notices this. He shapeshifts back into his usual look, bowing and saying Aw, thank you, thank you! You're too kind! Y'know, I could'a been an actor if I wanted to. Nathan looks away in embarrassment at this. PANEL 6: Nathan looks away, pausing to think. He says And..what? She just lets Kel join like that? PANEL 7: Nathan looks at Eddie, saying After one show of competency?

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  • PANEL 1: Eddie shows Nathan the script, flipping it open. Eddie says Well, okay, we're missin' a few pages here, she made those bandages outta her skirt, see? Didn't even flinch, used a pocket knife she had on her. It shows Kacey she's just as tough as she says she is! PANEL 2: Eddie flips to the next page, which Nathan stares down at. Nathan says But okay, the victim, who he was...shouldn't this be Kacey's job? PANEL 3: Eddie holds the script up, flipping through it more. Eddie says I mean maybe, but 's like Kel said, he was her friend. And if Kacey could use her help, if she really wants it... PANEL 4: Eddie continues speaking, saying Wouldn't it be stupid to turn it away? Nathan looks down, thinking and looking uncertain. The background is highlighted in red.

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  • PANEL 1: Dusty floats in front of the jukebox, Mai watches on wordlessly. Dusty says I'm surprised this thing still works! PANEL 2: Dusty turns back to Mai, though since she can't see him she just keeps looking at the jukebox. Dusty says Back in the day, this thing was fitted out with the actual fuckin' soundtrack for the movie! PANEL 3: Mai stares, a curious expression on her face. Dusty continues: It didn't play on set or anythin', that'd clog up the audio, yknow? PANEL 4: Dusty smiles wide, gesturing to the jukebox. He says You add that in post, but still. It was fun to have between shoots.

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  • PANEL 1: Mai tilts her head, curious, and asks I see..so you guys usually play it between takes or something? PANEL 2: Dusty replies Oh, yeah, all the time! Durin' lunch breaks too, everyone goin' for crafy loved it In the background, Mai smiles wide. PANEL 3: Off screen, Mai shouts So you DO know this place! Dusty looks shocked. PANEL 4: Dusty turns around, saying Huh-- Mai smiles, excitedly rambling on saying, I thought it was weird that you say you'd never left that room before! PANEL 5: Mai gestures with her hand dismissively and says I mean, what kind of ghost haunts a single room PANEL 6: Mai turns her back to Dusty, who's starting to look nervous. He says Hey-- but Mai interrupts him, not realizing he's still speaking, Like, okay, it happens, but you guys at least wander a nearby hallway or something.

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  • PANEL 1: Mai starts to walk away from the jukebox. Dusty stares after her, looking increasingly uncomfortable. Mai continues speaking, Also, your dialect-- you're from, what, the 50's? You would've been here before this place shut down. PANEL 2: Dusty raises his hands in frustration and shouts, Alright, alright, wizkid, ya got me! I lied to ya, are you done? PANEL 3: Mai looks shocked by this outburst. PANEL 4: Mai turns to her spirit box, staring down at it. Dusty looks at her in regret as she says S-Sorry, did I-- PANEL 5: Dusty crosses his arms and sighs, No, no, Dolly, you're fine. I just don't got a lot of good memories here.

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  • PANEL 1: Dusty turns back to flicking through the Jukebox, though it doesn't produce any sound yet. PANEL 2: A heavy silence hovers over the two of them. Mai looks down, uncomfortable. PANEL 3: Mai taps the side of her spirit box, muttering Do you...have any good memories here? PANEL 4: Dusty smiles, Oh-- yeah, yeah, 'course I do! In fact-- PANEL 5: The jukebox finally starts working! A song starts playing. Dusty proudly gestures to it and says, I wrote this song! Mai smiles and says Oh, whoa! PANEL 6: Dusty smiles, saying It was Kel's theme-- the lil' pink lady from that movie the big gal and I were talkin' about. PANEL 7: Mai smiles, but looks a bit confused, It's a little more...hard rock than I'd expect from a pink lady. Offscreen, Dusty replies Yeah, that's the point!

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  • PANEL 1: Dusty flexes and excitedly rambles on, Most people woulda looked past her, assumin' she's as soft on the inside as she is on the out, but nah! She's rough around the edges and she wants to prove it! And her ticket to doin' just that? That broad Kacey! PANEL 2: Dusty shrugs, still smiling proudly. He continues, Toughest of the tough-- a different version of her motif comes into Kel's theme too if ya listen, shows they're one in the same really-- and if Kel can prove herself to Kacey, then she can prove herself to anyone! PANEL 3: Mai stands behind Dusty, looking nervous. She says That sounds...intimidating. PANEL 4: Dusty turns to her and smiles softly. He says, 'Course it is, but some doesn't take no for an answer~ If there's something she wants... PANEL 5: Mai grips her spirit box and holds it closely. A bright green glow surrounds her in the background. Dusty continues, She doesn't back down 'til she has it!

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  • PANEL 1: Mai looks down with a frustrated look on her face. She says, Easier said than done... PANEL 2: Mai turns around as Nathan shouts off screen, Guys! PANEL 3: Nathan crawls over the tables and booths to approach the duo faster. Eddie follows close behind. Nathan says, Don't blare that thing, you're gonna give away our location! PANEL 4: Mai quickly turns to switch off the jukebox, saying S-Sorry! Dusty crosses his arms and rolls his eyes, he says I was just showin' the lady some tunes, Vargas. Relax a little. PANEL 5: Nathan looks irritated and he says, Look, that's lovely and all, but that thing is after you! I'm trying to keep you safe! PANEL 6: Dusty rolls his eyes again and says That's a first. Nathan replies Can you just--

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  • PANEL 1: Two loud BANGS ring out from the rooms behind them. The group turns and stares in fear. PANEL 2: Mai tenses up and says Shit, shit-- where do we go?! PANEL 3: Dusty says, There's a hall nearby that goes to a coupl'a old writers rooms! Follow me! PANEL 4: Dusty flies off, Nathan follows after him. Mai and Eddie follow Nathan.

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