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Cast[]

In order of appearance

REGINA

Beast tamer at the Cirque des Cartes; troupe leader

BEATRIX

Magician at the Cirque des Cartes; CEREBELLA's rival

BLACK DAHLIA

LORENZO Medici’s bodyguard; previously Anti-Skullgirl (ASG) Agent/Soldier

CEREBELLA

Acrobat at the Cirque des Cartes; Medici enforcer

FENG

Acrobat at the Cirque des Cartes; CEREBELLA's friend and roommate

HUBRECHT

Strongman at the Cirque des Cartes

TALIESIN

Bard at the Cirque des Cartes

VITALE Medici

Manager of the River King Casino; one of LORENZO’s sons

Synopsis[]

Blurb[]

This show is brought to you by MEDICI. Business need shaking down? Cops asking questions? Call us today!

Script[]

Act 1[]

INT – NMO Arena

One year ago…

REGINA

Beatrix, Cerebella, Feng! Gather round!
Your conflict coach, Black Dahlia, has just arrived with a message for you all from our generous Medici patrons.

BEATRIX

You honor us, Madam Dahlia! I still hide knives in my shoes thanks to your last lesson!

BLACK DAHLIA

If you weren't 90% knives already, I'm sure they'd be effective.
I'm here because the Medici have matters that require a particularly… violent performance.
As part of the Cirque des Cartes, each of you knows how to handle a crowd.
But, we only have one open position, so you'll have to prove you're the best.

CEREBELLA

You think you're up for this, Feng?
I mean, can you even lift a trapeze with those noodle arms of yours?

FENG

Pssshhh, whatever Bella.
This'll be fun!

BLACK DAHLIA

Listen up, punks.
Three tests, one winner. Keep my lessons in mind, and you'll stand a chance of making it through.
Respect? Money? Fame? Pass, and all these will be yours…

REGINA

…but that's ONLY if any of you make it in the first place.
So without further ado, Hubrecht here shall start off by testing your physical prowess.

HUBRECHT

Enjoy the obstacle course!
I designed it myself, ohohoho!

END OF INTRODUCTION

NODE 1

BLACK DAHLIA

I see Beatrix's magic tricks have improved.

REGINA

You should come to one of her shows sometime.
She can do things with her Cloak of Damocles that would, with the deepest respect, blow your mind.

BLACK DAHLIA

Hmph. Doubtful.

HUBRECHT

Beatrix, think fast!

BEATRIX

You think I'm scared of a few bowling balls?
Watch this!

BLACK DAHLIA

Did… they just disappear into her cloak?

REGINA

Told you.

BEATRIX

Hah! That the best you got? I've had audiences tougher than you!

BLACK DAHLIA

…Interesting.

(fight proceeds)

END OF NODE 1

NODE 2

FENG

Woohoooooooooo! DONE!
That was easy!

BLACK DAHLIA

Is this one new?

REGINA

No, Feng was here the last time you came.

BLACK DAHLIA

Must not have made an impression.

REGINA

She's probably preoccupied - her family back in the Dragon Empire is depending on her.
Give her time, I'm sure she'll adjust.

BLACK DAHLIA

How exotic. What's with the birds?

REGINA

They're a… a long story.
Let's just say, strange ghosts are drawn to bad feng shui…

(fight proceeds)

END OF NODE 2

BOSS NODE

REGINA

And of course you remember Cerebella.

BLACK DAHLIA

Ah, yes. The one that looks up to Vitale.

REGINA

Sometimes I wonder why we even keep Hubrecht around given how strong that Living Weapon of hers is.

HUBRECHT

You gonna let Vice-Versa do all the work, Bella?
That's not--

(HUBRECHT slips and falls)

Whoop!

CEREBELLA

Hold on - I've gotcha!
You should leave the high flying stuff to me.

HUBRECHT

Ohohoho. Thank you, Bella! It's good to have such caring friends.
But it would take more than that fall to break THESE arms. They're fortified by years of hugs!

(fight proceeds)

REGINA

So what do you think? See anything you like?

BLACK DAHLIA

Skill-wise, they all bring something to the table.
On the other hand…
Beatrix wears her ambitions on her sleeve. Feng is preoccupied and hesitates too much.
Cerebella may be the strongest, but I don't think she's ready for what the job demands.

END OF BOSS NODE

END OF ACT 1


Act 2[]

INT – RIVER KING CASINO

BLACK DAHLIA

I see you've all managed to pass the first round. Good.
The more of you that succeed, the more difficult the final round will be.
I've asked your fellow performer, Taliesin to provide the next trial.
The last focused on your physical tools. This one will challenge your mind.
The Medici need more than just physical prowess.
We want someone who can think on their feet. Improvise. Adapt.

TALIESIN

The test is simple. I have before me three boxes, one for each of you.
Each contains a fragile prize -- all I need is for you to give me what's inside.
Each box has six sides. Each side requires you solve a dastardly puzzle (of my own design).
Six sides. Six minutes.

Beatrix. The clock starts… NOW!

END OF INTRODUCTION

NODE 1

BEATRIX

Ugh, useless!
What does any of this have to do with being an enforcer anyway?!

REGINA

If only SOMEONE had a CLOAK filled with MAGIC TOOLS…

BEATRIX

Oh, right! Let's see here… GOT IT!
Wow - a Renoir Egg! These things are priceless!

TALIESIN

And with three minutes to spare. Impressive.

BEATRIX

Haha! Beat that, Bella!

TALIESIN

Cerebella, your clock starts… NOW!

END OF NODE 1

NODE 2

TALIESIN

Cerebella, you have one minute remaining.

CEREBELLA

What?! That can't… I just…
Aw hell, screw it!
C'mon Vice-Versa! We can do this! Hnnnggghhhh!
HAHA! DID IT!
Oh… I guess mine was broken… this whole time?

TALIESIN

Very good, Cerebella.
As you no doubt inferred, I merely noted it was fragile, I never said you had to give me the egg in one piece.
Quite astute.

CEREBELLA

…yeah! Astute, that's me!
Always thinking ahead, yup! Yessir!

END OF NODE 2

NODE 3

FENG

Pfft, these puzzles are a joke.

TALIESIN

My, my. Cute AND smart. Keep this up and you'll set a new record today.

FENG

Hah, um… thanks?
It's just obvious if you look at it algorithmically.

BEATRIX

Grrr… there's no telling how good she'll be at the next trial.
I have to do something…

END OF NODE 3

BOSS NODE

FENG

What?! But I finished WAY faster than everyone else!

TALIESIN

I'm sorry, my dear.
The rules are that I need you to give me the prize inside.

FENG

But it was empty!

BEATRIX

Now now, don't blame poor Taliesin for your incompetence.
You lost, it happens. Step aside.

FENG

SHE made the Egg disappear somehow! I would've passed if she hadn't interfered!
It's not fair!

BLACK DAHLIA

You think people will play fair when you're working for the Medici?
Think again.

CEREBELLA

C'mon Feng, how 'bout I buy you some hot chocolate and this'll all--

FENG

Stop it! Stop treating me like a little kid all the time! Grrraghh!!!

CEREBELLA

Hey! Feng, what're you… ow! Stop!!

(fight proceeds)

CEREBELLA

OK, OK… *pants* I'm sorry… about… the teasing.

FENG

Just… promise me… if you win this thing… you're not going to turn into Beatrix.

CEREBELLA

Ha, like I'd ever want to have THAT hair!

FENG

I'm serious! She's a little ball of envious rage who doesn’t care about anyone except herself!

CEREBELLA

Hey! I'm nothing like Beatrix - I totally care about people!

FENG

Yeah, but… you want the fame too. You always talk about being "center stage".
I know you do, and that's fine, but just… be careful, alright?

CEREBELLA

Alright, alright.
But ONLY because I'm terrified of your birds haunting me if I ever really ticked you off!

FENG

Haha, as you should be!
Now go beat Beatrix!

END OF BOSS NODE

END OF ACT 2


Act 3[]

INT – MEDICI TOWER

BLACK DAHLIA

Well, well. This is it. Our final trial: Beatrix vs Cerebella.
Ah, and I see our VIP has finally arrived.

VITALE

Yes, well I would've come sooner, but you know how business is.
There's always one more person that needs resolving.

CEREBELLA

Vitale! Perfect timing!
You're about to see me win it all!

VITALE

I do love your enthusiasm, my dear.

BLACK DAHLIA

Enough games. Now it's time for a REAL fight.
The rules are simple: Win by KOing your opponent, or by knocking them out of the ring.

FIGHT!

END OF INTRODUCTION

NODE 1

BEATRIX

Hold still!
For my next trick, I'm gonna make your head disappear!

CEREBELLA

Hah! Looks like your tricks still need work!
Maybe you should go back to the kiddies tent and work on them!

(fight proceeds)

END OF NODE 1

NODE 2

BEATRIX

Arrgghh! Time to cut to the chase!
Try to dodge this!

REGINA

Dahlia, watch!

BEATRIX

CLOAK… OF… DAGGERS!!!

(BEATRIX's ultimate attack sends out a flurry of knives in all directions)

No probl--

CEREBELLA

NO! VITALE!!

(CEREBELLA rushes out the ring to get VITALE away from the knives flying towards him)

Vitale!? Are you okay?!

VITALE

Oof! The next time you save my life, perhaps do so with a little less gusto.

BLACK DAHLIA

Out of bounds, Cerebella. The match is over.
Cerebella has been disqualified. Beatrix is the winner.
How unsatisfying.

(fight proceeds)

END OF NODE 2

BOSS NODE

FENG

OMG, Bella -- you OK?
I'm proud of you! You did the right thing!

CEREBELLA

Th-Thanks Feng… hey, it's not like I need MORE work anyway.
Main attraction of the Cirque des Cartes is a full-time job after all, right?

FENG

That's the spirit!
C'mon, how bout you treat me to that hot chocolate now, huh?

(fight proceeds)

BEATRIX

Yes! I won! Hahaha - the prestige is finally MINE!

VITALE

Dahlia, if I may… Cerebella was the one who risked everything to save me, not Beatrix (who put me in danger in the first place).
Furthermore, unlike the rest of my employees, I didn't even have to ask. Seems she is the clear victor here.

CEREBELLA

…what?

BEATRIX

WHAT?!

BLACK DAHLIA

Shocking.
Well, you ARE the one writing the paychecks.

CEREBELLA

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh it's what I've always wanted!
Thank you, Vitale!

VITALE

As for… Beatrix, is it?
Here's a stack of casino chips for your… efforts.

BEATRIX

B-but, that's not fair! I won! I came out on top!

FENG

Are you seriously playing the "fairness" card right now?

BEATRIX

END OF BOSS NODE

END OF ACT 3

END OF “MAIN ATTRACTION”

Node Maps[]

Act 1[]

Act 2[]

Act 3[]

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