At Le Poisson, a private school; Lucerne, Switzerland:
Sang Gi (to Dorian Parrish): There you are, Parrish! You're going to be late for the weekly exam. Hurry it up!
Dorian (to Sang Gi): Ja, ja. Ich studierte auf meinem Deutsch.
Sang Gi (to Dorian): Look, as prefect of our floor, it's my duty to make sure you're where you're supposed to be.
Dorian (to Sang Gi): … Well, perhaps, I should make it easier for you to find me, then… I'll be in the bell tower reading tonight around 8pm, if you'd care to join me.
Sang Gi (to Dorian): … Heh. I'll keep that in mind.
At the Casino de la Renard; Nice, French Republic:
Zoe (to Lily): You know if you keep staring at me like that, your eyes are going to stick. :-P
Lily (to Zoe): Heehee. I don't believe you. I've stared at lots of thing-- Oh no!!! My eyes… Heehee.
Zoe (to Lily): HAHAHA! You're a smartass… It's a good thing that I'm from a family of smartasses.
Lily (to Zoe): Heehee… Can I eat your strawberries?
Zoe (to Lily): Sure. I need more coffee. Help me flag down a server.
A short time later:
Persephone (to Lily & Zoe): Lilian? What have I told you about bothering strangers?
Lily (to Zoe): Zoe's not a stranger, Persephone. She's your cousin.
Persephone (to Lily & Zoe): WHAT!?! Zoe? Is that you?
Zoe (to Persephone & Lily): Heehee. Hi there, Persephone.
Persephone (to Lily & Zoe): My god, you're gorgeous. I mean, you were cute before. But, wow… Give me a hug, you weirdo. Now, Lilian, it's time for your lessons. Let's go. We'll see you at dinner, Zoe.
Zoe (to Persephone & Lily): Wouldn't miss it for the world. Have fun, Lilian.
A few hours later, at Mrs. Esterly's room:
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): Mrs. Esterly? I hope I'm not bothering you… I think I might need your help.
Mrs. Esterly (to Zoe): Not at all dear, come in! Good heavens. Nathaniel warned me that you were different, but I wasn't prepared for such a change. What can I do for you?
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): I'm worried that the serum messed with my brain, Mrs. Esterly. I may have glimpsed a bit of the future last night. I know you've been working with Nate on his memories… Do you think you could help me?
Mrs. Esterly (to Zoe): I can certainly try. When did you want to start?
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): Tomorrow?
Mrs. Esterly (to Zoe): Alright. Come see me tomorrow morning, sweetie. We'll do it before breakfast.
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): Alright. Thank you, Mrs. Esterly.
Mrs. Esterly (to Zoe): Hee hee. I think you might want to wait before you thank me, dear. Memory retrieval can be trying. What are you hoping to find out?
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): The serum was prepping me for surgery. My mind was supposed to be cleansed so it could be re-written by someone or something else. I'm worried there's something else in here with me or that it changed more than my age… It wouldn't be the first time.
Mrs. Esterly (to Zoe): Of course. We'll see what we can find out. ...You said you were getting glimpses of the future? I wonder... Can you or your brother slide forward in time, dear? I know you can travel in a limited sort of way to the past. I'm just wondering if it's not someone or thing in there with you, or a result of pushing your body forward in time.
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): Sort of… I can manipulate small amounts of future time. But, the future is always in a state of flux so, it's a bit tricky.
Mrs. Esterly (to Zoe): Hee hee. I suppose we'll find out tomorrow, won't we?
Zoe (to Mrs. Esterly): Heh. I guess we will. I'll see you in the morning.
A short time later, in the lobby:
Zoe (to Ji Yong): Pardon me. But, I'm looking for my traveling companion, Felix. He's got dreadlocks, handsome, probably his shirt unbuttoned. Have you seen him about anywhere?
Ji Yong (to Zoe): American, pirate brand on his arm and a set of fresh looking scars across his collarbone and chest? Yes, ma'am. He's been at the West bar, watching the casino floor.
Zoe (to Ji Yong): Thank you, Mister Park. It's nice to see you again. I hope Hari is doing much better since I saw her last.
Ji Yong (to Zoe): I think you had better explain how you know me immediately, miss.
Zoe (to Ji Yong): Oh, I'm sorry… It's me Zoe, Mister Park. I wasn't trying to be mysterious… I just forgot that I looked different. You can take your hand off the dagger. I meant no harm.
Ji Yong (to Zoe): ... If you say so, miss.
Zoe (to Ji Yong): You don't believe me…Hari was shot & I helped heal her. You asked me to tell you about her & I gave you a very confusing answer… Your brother is in danger, Mister Park. Bleak House knows where & who he is… You need to save him.
Ji Yong (to Zoe): ... How do you know about my brother, Ms Meriwether?
Zoe (to Ji Yong): Huh? Oh shit… It happened again… I'm sorry, Mister Park, for whatever I just said. But, whatever it was, please just check to be on the safe side. I'm having an odd side effect of my recent change.
Ji Yong (to Zoe): ... Yes. I will do that.
Zoe (to Ji Yong): Thank you… I should go check on Felix.
Ji Yong: C'était très étrange...
A moment later:
Zoe (to Felix): Hey there, sexy man. Whatcha doin'?
Felix (to Zoe): Just watching the tables. This is all a bit different than how I learned to play. Heh. Much higher stakes for one. If I'm tallying right, that man just bet more on this hand than you or I will ever see.
Zoe (to Felix): Heh. Yeah, I can see that. Wow. I hope he has a good hand.
Felix (to Zoe): I'm interested to find out.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Ms Fenris? Would you mind watching the floor for a moment? I would like to make a call.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Yes, of course… I think we have a cheater over at the Baccarat table. I was just going to deal with him.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Merde... Do you want me to take care of him?
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): No, I've got it. You see to your phone call. There's someone over at the poker tables I'm also keeping my eye on. I'll save him for you. ;-)
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Ah. Heh. Yes. Very good. Hopefully, I'll be back shortly.
A moment later, at Le Poisson, a private school; Lucerne, Switzerland:
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi, via communicator): Gee? Can you read me?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): … Huh? Ji Yong, is that you?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Yes. Are you.. Is everything normal?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Yes, I believe so. Why do you ask?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): A friend of Ms Fenris -- she heard talk that the Bleak House knew who and where you were. Her mother used to be in the business. I was concerned.
Dorian (to Sang Gi): … I decided I couldn't wait until later.
Sang Gi (to Dorian): Oh my… (to Ji Yong) Um, I have to go big brother. Something has come up. That's, um… Is that bad?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Mon Dieu! S'il vous plaît vous convenir pendant deux minutes au moins. C'est très mauvais!
Sang Gi (to Dorian): You really need to stop that for like 3 seconds. (to Ji Yong) Je suis désolé. Ce n'est pas ma faute. J'ai eu une visite surprise.
Dorian (to Sang Gi): Heh. I think you should say goodbye to whomever you're talking to.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): The Bleak House were my last employers.
Sang Gi (to Dorian): Shhhh. It's my brother & he's a bit mad. (to Ji Yong) Oh… Why would they care about me?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): ... Because you're my brother, and they don't take kindly to people who leave their employ.
Sang Gi (to Dorian): Dorian, can we do this some other time? Please?
Dorian (to Sang Gi): I'm not sure that's going to be possible & I am on a bit of a time constraint, but if you insist…
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): … Um, seraient-ils envoyer quelqu'un pour se rapprocher ou le faire à distance? Parce que, je crois que je sais qui c'est.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Quoi?! Vous allez bien? Pouvez-vous obtenir un endroit sûr?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Pas du tout ... Il la pose sur mon lit, en ce moment. If you see Hari, will you two come and visit me, sometime soon?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): ...Yes. I think that could be arranged shortly. Can you get away from him?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Je travaille sur ce, dès maintenant.
Dorian (to Sang Gi): Are you going to be much longer, Gee?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Stage an argument with me. Commencez à me crier en français! Lui faire croire que la conversation va durer longtemps.
Sang Gi (to Dorian): You know how family is… Feel free to go & I'll catch up with you later at the bell tower. (to Ji Yong) Très bien! Vous n'avez pas à être aussi autoritaire, grand frère! Toujours me dire ce qu'il faut faire! Tu étais comme ça avant même la mère et le père sont morts!
Dorian (to Sang Gi): Oh, fine. I'll see you then. Don't be late.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Okay, he's gone… But, probably not far.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Très bon. Slam the door. Keep shouting, and throw some things about to cover the sound of you locking and barricading the door. Is there somewhere in your room you can hide?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Just the closet… J'ai peur de mon esprit! Comment diable puis-je sortir de cela, le grand frère!
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): There's a false bottom in your footlocker. There's a gun in it. Lock yourself in the closet as best you can.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Oui…
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): I will be there for you shortly. Je promets que je ne laisserai rien t'arriver.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Je sais que vous ne ... Je t'aime, Ji Yong.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Je t'aime aussi, Gee. Je serai là bientôt.
A moment later, in the casino:
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Hari! I mean Ms Fenris... I need to speak to you immediately.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Oh yes, of course! If you'll excuse me, gentlemen. Do try to keep a firmer grip on your own cards in the future.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): I'm sorry to interrupt. Gee is in danger. I have to go to his school immediately.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Oh shit! Let's get to a quiet corner & I'll take you right there.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Can you do that? Of course you can. Merde! We both can't leave the casino ... Do you think your friend Zoe and her gentleman would be willing to look intimidating enough to make the customers behave themselves?
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Heh. I think they would love it & possibly put us out of jobs. Come on! Time's a-wastin'. Allons-y!
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Merci... I'll meet you here in 2 minutes. I need more weapons.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Okay, I'll go get them in position… Oh! Wait. Here's a kiss for luck.
A moment later, on the casino floor:
Ariadne (to Zoe & Felix): Zoe? Felix? I need a huge favor. Can you two watch the casino floor for me? An emergency has come up. Ji Yong & I have to save his brother. We'll be back as quick as we can.
Felix (to Ariadne & Zoe): Oh. I don't think we would be able to... heh-- forgive ourselves if we said no.
Zoe (to Ariadne & Felix): … I am actually speechless.
Ariadne (to Zoe & Felix): Good. Just watch the tables. Make sure the customers are happy, spending money & keep your eye out for cheaters. Oh, and you'll need this penlight. I've been secretly marking the cheaters with a blacklight marker. Now, don't let the power go to your head! And, we'll be back post-haste.
Felix (to Ariadne & Zoe): Heh. I think we can handle that.
Zoe (to Felix): I shouldn't be as excited about this as I am, should I?
Felix (to Zoe): Ha ha ha! I think I'd be shocked if you weren't.
Zoe (to Felix): Heh… So, do you want to deal with the cheaters?
Felix (to Zoe): I rather think you're the beauty and I'm the brawn in this scenario.
Zoe (to Felix): Heh. You are really smooth, Felix… Marry me & have lots of little fat babies with me. ;-P
Felix (to Zoe): Heh heh. You are LOVING this, aren't you?
Zoe (to Felix): Yes. And, you are, too.
Felix (to Zoe): ... Perhaps a little bit.
A couple minutes later:
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Alright, they're in place. Are we rescuing Gee or just making sure he's okay?
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): I've advised him to lock himself in his closest with a gun. So a rescue, I'd say. Do you think you can get us to his room?
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): I think so, yes. Zoe taught me a few tricks… Give me your hand. I need you to think about Gee so I can focus on him.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Alright. I'm concentrating.
A moment later, at Le Poisson, a private school; Lucerne, Switzerland:
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): ... Mon Dieu! C'est très... I am not used to that.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Sorry… (to Sang Gi) Gee? Are you here?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi & Ariadne): Gee? C'est votre frère et Hari.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong & Ariadne): Oh mon dieu! Vous êtes ici! I beg your pardon, Hari. I forgot you don't speak French. Thank you for coming for me.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): Of course we came for you... And, Hari speaks French. (to Ariadne) Are you alright?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong & Ariadne): Oh… I see.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): I'm fine. I'll just rest for a second while you figure out what our next step is.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Very good. (to Sang Gi) Who do you think the agent for the Bleak House is?
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): A new student named Dorian Parrish.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi & Ariadne): ... Get behind me. Take Hari into the closet. Hari, when you can, take my brother to the casino. Then come back for me...
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Alright… (to Sang Gi) Come on, Gee.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): But, what are you going to do, Ji Yong?
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi & Ariadne): Wait for this Dorian Parrish.
Ariadne (to Sang Gi & Ji Yong): Come on, Gee… This is what your brother does. Be careful, Ji Yong. I'll be back in a jiffy.
Sang Gi (to Ariadne): Okay… (to Ji Yong) Soyez prudent. S'il vous plaît?
Ji Yong (to Ariadne & Sang Gi): I will. I'll see you both soon.
Ariadne (to Sang Gi): Take my hand.
A moment later, at Casino de la Renard; Nice, French Republic:
Ariadne (to Sang Gi): Oof… Here we are. Make yourself at home… I'm going back… Ooh, in a minute.
Sang Gi (to Ariadne): Merde! Hari? Hari, wake up! Ji Yong is still back at the school.
Ariadne (to Sang Gi): Shit! I'm awake! Gimme that gun! Why on earth are you still waving it about? Someone could get hurt. Be back in a tick...
A moment later, at Le Poisson, a private school; Lucerne, Switzerland:
Dorian: Gee? Are you still in here?
Ji Yong (to Dorian): I'm sorry. He seems to have stepped out.
Dorian (to Ji Yong): Oh… You must be the brother. I didn't expect to see you so soon.
Ji Yong (to Dorian): I was in the area, so I thought I'd stop by. I suppose he must still be angry at me.
Dorian (to Ji Yong): Heh… He's cleverer than I thought. Let's not play games. You know why I'm here. You were sloppy, Mister Park, with that little job you pulled in Nice… the gentleman named Miter. We did a little asking about & discovered your new little life at a casino. Did you really think that Bleak House would forgive so easily? I am here to offer you a choice… Come back to Bleak House or face the consequences.
Ji Yong (to Dorian): You're mistaken. I paid off my debt to the Bleak House a long time ago. Would I have had advertised so blatantly in Nice? You must have annoyed someone important if they sent you after my brother.
Dorian (to Ji Yong): There's a new man in charge, Laurent. He seems to have a grudge against you. Something about a missing hand… He also seemed to think that I needed to learn a lesson.
Ji Yong (to Dorian): Really? I can't imagine he's still upset about that. He's not even left-handed... He sent you here to be killed.
Dorian (to Ji Yong): … Well, should we get on with it then? I was sent to kill your brother but I'm sure he'll be happy with you, probably happier. I figure we're evenly matched. It can be a fair fight. No tricks. What do you say?
Ji Yong (to Dorian): Evenly matched? I doubt it. I won't allow you to hurt my brother, so if you're really in that big a hurry to die...
Dorian (to Ji Yong): Heh. It's your funeral...
Ariadne (to Dorian & Ji Yong): Oof… Merde! Stop or I'll sho--
Dorian (to Ariadne & Ji Yong): Where the bloody hell did you come fro--!?!
Ariadne (to Ji Yong & Dorian): Fuck! I shot him… I didn't mean to shoot him. Gee was waving this gun around… Should I be apologizing for shooting him or for not killing him?
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Hari, please sit down. (to Dorian) Would you like to continue this, or do you want to see to that wound?
Dorian (to Ji Yong): I think I'd like to see to the wound.
Ji Yong (to Dorian): I thought you might. Make no mistake, Mister "Parrish." I'm letting you leave. Please let the new head of the House know, I will not tolerate further threats against my family. Nor will those with whom I associate. (to Ariadne) Come along, miss.
Dorian (to Ji Yong): … I will deliver the message, sir.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Heh. Are you alright? Do you need some time to recover?
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): I think I can get us back but, I'm going to be down for the count… You were marvelous.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Marvelous? Heh. I didn't do anything. You were the one who shot him. ...Thank you for getting us here so quickly. He was going to kill Gee.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): I-- I thought he was going to kill you, too & I freaked. I'm sorry.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): It's quite alright. You saved me the trouble… I'm sorry for getting you involved in this.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): It's fine. You would do the same for me… Okay, I think I'm ready to get us back to the casino. Take my hand.
A moment later, in Ji Yong's suite, at Casino de la Renard; Nice, French Republic:
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong & Ariadne): Mon Dieu! I don't know if I will ever get used to that trick of yours, Hari… You're both okay?
Ariadne (to Sang Gi & Ji Yong): … Well, that's all relativ--
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Merde. Hari? Êtes-vous bien? (to Sang Gi) I should get her to bed. I'm afraid you were right about your classmate. You won't be able to go back to school. I can arrange to get your belongings, but... I'm very sorry about this, Gee.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong): Really? Man! I just got made a prefect of my floor... I guess it's better then ending up dead. Where are you going to send me? Oh. First... I don't know how you knew I was in trouble, but I appreciated the rescue.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong & Sang Gi): Huh? Did I pass out? ... I hate that when that happens.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): Heh. I'm afraid so. (to Sang Gi) … I'm not sure what we're going to do. We can figure it out later... I'm sorry.
Sang Gi (to Ji Yong & Ariadne): It's okay. I'm honestly surprised it didn't happen sooner... I'm going to turn in. It's been a strange day. Thank you both! Feel better.
Ji Yong (to Sang Gi): ... Good night, Gee. I'm very glad you're safe.
Ariadne (to Sang Gi): You're welcome, Gee. Sweet dreams... (to Ji Yong) I feel like I ran a marathon. How did you know that Gee was in trouble or was it just a lucky guess?
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): No... Zoe gave me a very strange warning that the Bleak House knew where Gee was. I'm still not sure how she knew about it.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Oh... She's mentioned something to me this morning about having weird blackouts. This must be what she was talking about. I'm just glad I could help save Gee & I'm sorry that I'm wiped out for the night.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): It's fine, Hari. If it wasn't for you, Gee would have been... Ahem. Je suis désolé. Thank you.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Heh. You're welcome. You may want to go see to Zoe & Felix. And, if you're up for it, I wouldn't mind some company later.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): ... Mon Dieu. You're right. I'll go relive them. And I should see to Gee as well... I will see you later. Please rest.
Ariadne (to Ji Yong): Ji Yong? You're a very good big brother... And, I love you.
Ji Yong (to Ariadne): ... I wish I could be sure of that, but thank you for saying it. ... I love you too, Hari.
