Episode 1: Scene 16

SCENE 16

EXT – EARTH: OPEN SPHERE: PARK

The camera cuts to a distant areal footage of the Sanctum from Earth. The light of the assembly and sound of the heavenly choir, traverse the distance between realms. The camera cuts to Ulin and Onizmo sitting outside on a park bench reverentially observing the distant assembly. They hold bags with containers of leftover food from eating out. Several other Earth dwellers gather at the park or observe from their patios and balconies. The music fades and fading light follows as the assembly concludes. Observers begin to leave the park and head in. Ulin and Onizmo linger.

Both Onizmo and Ulin look visibly exhausted. They both stare out and to the ground. With one hand they clench the handle of their gym bag that sits between their knees. Their other hand still holds the food bag. As they prepare to head separate ways, they exchange a few words.

Onizmo (sincerely):

“Thank you again for looking out and coming to my aid.”

Ulin looks at Onizmo and temporarily let’s go of his food bag on the bench. Onizmo looks at Ulin as Ulin briefly touches his shoulder.

Ulin (sincerely):

“I’m glad you’re ok. You finished well.”

Onizmo takes a deep breath and exhales with force.

Onizmo (subdued reflection carried into hopeful tone with raise eyebrow and a sheepish smile):

“Yeah, I can see now how I’ve been relying on my own thinking and wants. I still think it would be useful for Radian to have a reconnaissance upgrade for when the real Rift Storms occur.”

Ulin (chuckling):

“Perhaps you can run it by Nezwen.”

Onizmo takes another deep breath and subtly nods his head. Ulin continues looking at Onizmo as Onizmo stands up to leave.

Onizmo (sighing):

“Alright, enjoy your leftovers. I’ll see you later.”

Ulin (chuckling):

“Will do; Bye Onizmo.”

Ulin watches as Onizmo walks away. He takes a reflective beat and then stands up. He walks sluggishly out view of the frame.