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VALMONT
<gasp!> We’re in Section 13...the
TALISMANS!
Eyes GLOW RED again and he whispers angrily to himself.
206
SHENDU
Quiet, you fool!
TRACKING—As the Shadowkhan escort him through the “palace” Valmont’s
eyes go NORMAL again and he plays persuasive.
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VALMONT
But all we need do is swing by the
vault.
(sing-song)
This ROBE has plenty of POCKETS, Shendu
...
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JADE (UNEARTHLY FX, OS)
Take the talismans if you desire them
...
SHADOWQUEEN JADE—sits on her THRONE before the ARCHIVE.
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JADE (UNEARTHLY FX)
I am interested in far GREATER powers.
VALMONT—grins in pleasant surprise and prepares to leave.
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VALMONT
Smashing! I’ll just—<strain!>
But suddenly, his face contorts and his eyes close. When he opens
his eyes again—they GLOW RED.
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SHENDU
I require no talismans, Your Majesty.
I wish only to pay my respects.
ANGLE—As Valmont bows, Shadowqueen Jade looks him over.
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JADE (UNEARTHLY FX)
Pretty dress.
Valmont looks up at her in GLOW-EYED rage, but Jade pivots the
PODIUM so he can read the ARCHIVE.
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