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[]
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Script[]
Act 1[]
INT – NMO Arena One year ago… | |
REGINA |
Beatrix, Cerebella, Feng! Gather round! |
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. |
CEREBELLA |
You think you're up for this, Feng? |
FENG |
Pssshhh, whatever Bella. |
BLACK DAHLIA |
Listen up, punks. |
REGINA |
…but that's ONLY if any of you make it in the first place. |
HUBRECHT |
Enjoy the obstacle course! |
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. |
BLACK DAHLIA |
Hmph. Doubtful. |
HUBRECHT |
Beatrix, think fast! |
BEATRIX |
You think I'm scared of a few bowling balls? |
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! |
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. |
BLACK DAHLIA |
How exotic. What's with the birds? |
REGINA |
They're a… a long story. |
(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? (HUBRECHT slips and falls) Whoop! |
CEREBELLA |
Hold on - I've gotcha! |
HUBRECHT |
Ohohoho. Thank you, Bella! It's good to have such caring friends. |
(fight proceeds) | |
REGINA |
So what do you think? See anything you like? |
BLACK DAHLIA |
Skill-wise, they all bring something to the table. |
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. |
TALIESIN |
The test is simple. I have before me three boxes, one for each of you. Beatrix. The clock starts… NOW! |
END OF INTRODUCTION | |
NODE 1 | |
BEATRIX |
Ugh, useless! |
REGINA |
If only SOMEONE had a CLOAK filled with MAGIC TOOLS… |
BEATRIX |
Oh, right! Let's see here… GOT IT! |
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… |
TALIESIN |
Very good, Cerebella. |
CEREBELLA |
…yeah! Astute, that's me! |
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? |
BEATRIX |
Grrr… there's no telling how good she'll be at the next trial. |
END OF NODE 3 | |
BOSS NODE | |
FENG |
What?! But I finished WAY faster than everyone else! |
TALIESIN |
I'm sorry, my dear. |
FENG |
But it was empty! |
BEATRIX |
Now now, don't blame poor Taliesin for your incompetence. |
FENG |
SHE made the Egg disappear somehow! I would've passed if she hadn't interfered! |
BLACK DAHLIA |
You think people will play fair when you're working for the Medici? |
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". |
CEREBELLA |
Alright, alright. |
FENG |
Haha, as you should be! |
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. |
VITALE |
Yes, well I would've come sooner, but you know how business is. |
CEREBELLA |
Vitale! Perfect timing! |
VITALE |
I do love your enthusiasm, my dear. |
BLACK DAHLIA |
Enough games. Now it's time for a REAL fight. |
FIGHT! | |
END OF INTRODUCTION | |
NODE 1 | |
BEATRIX |
Hold still! |
CEREBELLA |
Hah! Looks like your tricks still need work! |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 1 | |
NODE 2 | |
BEATRIX |
Arrgghh! Time to cut to the chase! |
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. |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 2 | |
BOSS NODE | |
FENG |
OMG, Bella -- you OK? |
CEREBELLA |
Th-Thanks Feng… hey, it's not like I need MORE work anyway. |
FENG |
That's the spirit! |
(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). |
CEREBELLA |
…what? |
BEATRIX |
WHAT?! |
BLACK DAHLIA |
Shocking. |
CEREBELLA |
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh it's what I've always wanted! |
VITALE |
As for… Beatrix, is it? |
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” |