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“Centaur Mentor Journey” Episode 36/223 [TEASER] Ceridian [Cer]: “You’re a brave lad, Theseus. You have nothing to fear from the city. Let no one but Hercules see this. Go now. There isn’t much time.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “Corn! Fresh corn!” Salmoneus [Sal]: “You’re in the right place at the right time.” H: “OK, what is it?” Sal: “You’re never gonna believe it.” H: “When it involves you, I usually don’t” Sal: “Ha-ha! No! I’ve stumbled onto something that’s gonna make us more dinars than you ever imagined!” H: “Do you ever give up?” Sal: “All I need is your endorsement!” H: “For what?” Sal: “Air sandals.” H: “Come again?” Sal: “Air sandals! See? Each one of these has a squirrel bladder-- lovingly sewn inside. Ya blow in it like this-- tie it off-- and-- it’s like you’re walking on air.” H: “Hmm-- how does the squirrel feel about it?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- The: “Have you seen Hercules?” Man: “Not lately.” Thug: “D’ya need some help?” The: “I’m looking for Hercules.” Thug: “You’re in luck! He’s right here.” Mong: “Huh?” The: “Ah-- I know what Hercules looks like.” Thug: “I was just kidding? What you got there?” The: “Nothing.” Thug: “I don’t want it. Just let me see it. Get him!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “I even have a slogan-- ‘The son of Zeus! Is o-o-o-o-on the lose! With Herculoid [?] air sandals!’ Whaddya think, huh?” H: “I-- hold that thought.” Thug: “Say, friends. This isn’t-- any of your concern.” H: “Well, you’re wrong on both counts. One-- I’m not your friend. And two-- this is my concern.” Thug: “Mong-- rearrange his body parts.” H and Sal: “Mong?” H: “Hi.” [Fight] H: “Doesn’t that hurt?” Sal: “Uh-uh-- not nice to hit somebody from behind.” Thug: “Oh? I should do it face-to-face?” Sal: “It’s more sporting. Ah!” Mong: “Oh!” Man’s Voice: “Look out! He’s goin’ down!” Sal: “Hmm? Hmm? Hmm?” H: “You all right?” Sal: “Huh? Ow.” H: “Theseus. What are you doing here?” The: “It’s from Ceridian.” Sal: “Who’s Chromium?” H: “Ceridian-- he was my mentor.” Sal: “Well, what’s he say?” H: “He’s dying.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT I] H: “Are you doing OK, Theseus?” The: “Yeah, I’m fine.” H: “I hardly recognize you since I last saw you. You’ve grown so much.” The: “Yeah.” Sal: “Ha-ha-- not much of a talker, is he?” H: “Well, that’s not a bad thing.” Sal: “What I don’t get is-- Zeus is your father. Why did you need a mentor?” H: “Ah-- Zeus was never around. My stepfather died before I even met him. It was Ceridian who helped my mother raise me. He taught me everything I know.” The: “He was the one that taught Hercules how to be a great warrior.” H: “It was more than that. He-- taught me medicine-- philosophy-- reading, writing. He taught me about life.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “Shouldn’t Theseus lead the way?” H: “I spent a good part of my youth here. I could find my way blindfolded. Ah. Of course-- I was much shorther back then.” Sal: “Ha-ha-- yeah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cer: “You came.” H: “Of course I did. Ceridian-- the note said you were dying.” Cer: “I am. But-- I intend to go out with a little-- dignity-- on my own four feet. I’m Ceridian.” Sal: “Salmoneus-- it’s an honor to meet you.” Cer: “Let’s eat.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cer: “Theseus-- sip it. don’t slurp it.” Sal: “It’s very good. What’s in it.” H: “Just enjoy.” Sal: “Huh?” Cer’s Voice: “I’ve lived a long, fruitful life, Hercules-- seen and done many things. But-- my greatest pleasure has always come from-- tutoring young men like Theseus and yourself-- watching them grow into good, productive beings.” Sal: “Hercules told me about them. It’s an impressive list-- Jason-- Asclepius-- ” Cer: “Amongst others. I-- merely brought out what was-- already in them. You know? even my-- less-famous students-- none of them ever-- ever turned out badly-- yet. Theseus-- would you excuse us?” The: “Mm-hmm. He’s a good lad. A little-- rough around the edges, but-- so was somebody else I can remember at his age.” Sal: [Chuckles] H: “So, he’s-- not your problem.” Cer: “No. His name is-- Cassius-- a Centaur.” H: “I remember Cassius. I thought he was one of your best students.” Cer: “He is. He’s a brilliant thinker-- extraordinary warrior. But-- he’s just beginnning to-- understand his powers-- especially over others. And I’m afraid he may-- use them to bad ends. He’s a natural leader, and-- Theseus looks up to him so much.” H: “Oh-- I see.” Cer: “It would mean a lot to me-- if you could-- put him back on track. Then-- I’d leave this Earth a happy man [sic].” H: “I’ll do what I can about Cassius. Where do I find him?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Smith: “Yeah, Cassius comes here sometimes-- usually at night-- says he doesn’t like-- being around humans, anymore. And the feeling’s mutual-- ever since he threw the last smith through the wall for calling him a beast.” Sal: “Through a wall? You’re kidding.” Gredor [Gre]: “Cassius is just a trouble-maker. We have no Centaur problem around here.” H “Well, that’s-- good to know.” Gre: “As long as they know their place-- in the forge-- on the battlefields-- there are no better workers or warriors. It’s when they’re allowed to mingle-- that troubles arise.” H: “And how does one keep them from-- mingling?” Gre: “I make the laws. They must obey them. [Chuckles] It’s really very simple.” H: “Hmm-- and who are you?” Gre: “I’m Gredor, the town Magistrate. And you?” H: “I’m Hercules.” Gre: “Is my sword ready? This-- will do nicely.” Sal: “Pleasant guy.” H: “Yeah-- friend of yours?” Smith: “He keeps the peace. You wanna find Cassius-- go ask Myrra, his ex-girlfriend. She’s at the school. H: “Thanks.” Sal: “OK.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cer: “The important thing is to keep the string as taut [Coughs]-- don’t be afraid for me.” The: “I don’t _want_ you to die.” Cer: “I know-- but that’s the natural course of all living things. The birds, trees, flowers-- they all bloom, reproduce-- then fade away, to make room for others to bloom in their place.” The: “But why?” Cer: “Good question-- who knows? You may be the one to find the answer. You are a young Hercules-- aren’t you?” [Coughs] ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “I hope they teach business and marketing concepts at that school-- like-- the value of celebrity endorsement? And, ‘Buy wholesale and sell retail.’?” H: “You are just-- full of good ideas, aren’t you?” Sal: “Hey! Build a better mousetrap; the world will beat a path to your hut! Huh! Ha-ha-ha. Wait a second. Wait. Is that? It is! Gnoxius!” H: “Gnoxius?” Sal: “He’s the guy who sold me the air-sandal franchise.” Gnoxius [Gnox]: “I never guaranteed you a profit!” Sal: “Relax! I barely tested the market!” Gnox: “So, call your muscle off. We can work something out on the price.” Sal: “He-he-he! He’s not my muscle! He’s Hercules, my friend.” H: “Uh, you two seem like you have a lot of catching up to do, and I’ve got a school to go to, so-- if you’ll ex-cuse me.” Gnox: “Hey-- your friend’s big enough to call himself what he likes. But if the real Hercules finds out-- ” Sal: “He _really_ is Hercules. He’s going to endorse our air-sandals.” Gnox: “Endorse? Really?” Sal: “Yeah-- now listen. The air-sandals-- they feel good, but they sound bad. It’s kind of a pffffft! You know what I mean?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Myrra: “So-- for your homework tonight-- I want you to finish your sums, and-- prepare for the geography quiz in the morning. Class dismissed.” H [Clears throat]: “Pardon me. Are you-- Myrra?” Myrra: “If you wanna pull your child from my class, talk to my father.” H: “Are you having a problem keeping students enrolled?” Myrra: “Some students seem to object to the company I keep.” H: “Would that company be Cassius the Centaur?” Myrra: “What if it is?” H: “I’m looking for him.” Myrra: “He doesn’t wanna be found-- at least, not by our kind.” H: “And what kind would that be?” Myrra: “Humans. Cassius views all of us as inferior to Centaurs.” H: “Is that why you two went your separate ways?” Myrra: “I’d rather not talk about this right now.” Perdidis [Per]: “If you insist on pulling your child out of Myrra’s class, there’s-- ” H [Interrupting]: “No, actually, I don’t have any children in your school. But I am very impressed. Education is a wonderful thing.” Per: “It’s something my daughter and I believe should be available for all-- not just the rich.” H: “I-- couldn’t agree with you more.” Locus: “So, if you don’t have any children here-- ” H: “I’m-- looking for Cassius.” Per: “I don’t speak for him, anymore-- and I don’t speak about him. Maybe Locus will help you.” H: “What happened between them?” Locus [Loc]: “Myrra. Fathers can be very protective of their daughters.” H: “Hmm-- yes, they certainly can.” Loc: “Well, follow me. I’ll take you to the Centaurs.” H: “Ah, good.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “Yeah, I think ’possum’s the ticket.” Gnox: “It’s tougher.” Sal: “It has a stronger build to it. So, whatcha-whatch been doing?! I mean, when’d you get back from Egypt?!” Gnox: “Check out these beauties.” Sal [Whistles]: “Wow! What are they?” Gnox: “I call them-- wrist dials.” Sal: “Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Uh-huh.” Gnox: “It’s a kind of portable sundial.” Sal: “Uh-huh. Uh-huh. What’s a sundial?” Gnox: “You use ‘em to tell the time.” Sal: “Why don’tcha look up at the sky?!” Gnox: “Hey! Anybody can look up in the sky! Not everyone can own one of these. It’s a _fashion_ statement.” Sal: “Fashion statement, huh? How much do they go for?” Gnox: “Five dinars apiece.” Sal: “Wait a second! Wait a sec! Oh! I’m getting a vision, here! Five dinars? Wait a second! Need a catchy name-- something to grab the-- customers’ attention! Something-- a name for-- something like, uh-i-i-i-e-e-e-- sun-time-- sun-- time-sun-- sun-- wrist-sun-- wrist-- s-sun-- sunex! Sunex!” Gnox: “Sunex-- I like it.” Sal: “It’s short! It’s punchy.” Gnox: “Sunex.” Sal: “It grabs ‘em by the throat-- and it takes their money.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Loc: “If I were you, I wouldn’t get involved. There’ll be a lot of blood spilled before this is over.” H: “Why’s that?” Loc: “Centaurs have turned militant. They’re threatening to take arms and march throught the town to the public fountain.” H: “Why the fountain?” Loc: “Only humans are allowed to drink there. It’s the law.” H: “Figures-- I met the lawmaker. Huh.” Loc: “Perdidis’ estate straddles the main road into town. He swears that should Cassius come armed-- his own men will repel them-- with force, if necessary. Well, this is far as I go. Good luck.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cassius [Cas]: “Good-- very good. But not good enough. Ahhhhh! What do we want?!” Centaurs: “Equal rights!” Cas: “When do we want ‘em?!” Centaurs: “Now!” H: “Very impressive! Hello, Cassius. Oh-- did I come at a bad time?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT II] H: “This doesn’t look like the kind of hospitality that Ceridian taught you.” Cas: “Consider it a courtesy to him that I even talk to you. If I say the word, you’re a dead man. Ceridian spoke of you often. He said you never lacked courage.” H: “And he was right about your leadership abilities. That was quite a display.” Cas: “Centaurs need to stand united-- if we’re going to take back what’s rightfully ours. No human’s going to give us anything, are they?” H: “I’m-- not so sure about that.” Cas: “I am! This town was built on the _backs_ of Centaurs. We tilled the fields. We worked the forges-- yet we’re not allowed in the marketplace-- or even to drink from the public fountain!” H: “That’s not right. And I sympathize with your-- ” Cas [Interrupting]: “Sympathy is for the weak!” Centaurs’ Voices: “Mmm.” “Right.” Cas: “And I vow that Centaurs will _never_ be weak again.” H: “There are other ways to achieve your goals without people getting hurt. Ceridian wouldn’t-- ” Cas [Interrrupting]: “Ceridian is an old fool! Centaurs are done talking. It’s time for _taking_.” H: “Cassius, don’t you think it would be better if y-- ” Cas: “I’m through talking to you. The next time we meet-- you had better come armed.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “I’m taking a break.” Sal: “I think we’re getting good market acceptance-- ” Gnox: “Mm-hmm.” Sal: “-- and penetration.” Gnox: “I think-- ” Sal [Interrupting]: “Now-- if we keep with this rhythm-- I think we can find out if the market is really gonna-- ” Man [Interrupting]: “Hey-- ” Sal: “Hmm?” Man: “This thing’s not working.” Sal: “Of course, not. Do you see any sun?” [Laughs] Man: “And what good is it if I can’t tell time inside?” Sal: “No, no-- you’re missing the point! The point is-- it’s a fashion statement!” Gnox: “Hey-- it’s a Sunex. Pretty soon, everyone’ll want one.” Sal: “Huh? Huh?! [Laughs] Maybe it’s the name. Maybe it’s not sexy enough. Maybe, uh-- ‘Wristoflex’, huh?” Gnox: “I like it. Good ring to it.” Sal: “You [?]-- ?” Gnox: “Yeah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “That should help ease the pain.” Cer: “Never mind the pain. Tell me about Cassius.” H: “Uh, yeah. We-- talked.” Cer: “Oh, he’s a stubborn one, always was. A lot like you in your younger days. I had hoped to groom him to take over-- for me after I’ve gone, but-- now-- .” The: “You’re not going to die!” Cer [Mouths]: “Go on.” H: “Yeah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “I’m sorry you have to go through this. It’s never easy letting someone you love go.” The: “What do you know about it?” H: “More than I ever wanted to.” The: “Cassius used to be my friend. But now Ceridian’s the only one I have left.” H: “No-- I’m your friend, too. I know what you’re feeling. Ceridian was always there when I needed him.” The: “But when he’s dead?” H: “He’ll still be there. You’ll see. Just be grateful for this time you’ve had with him-- and know that he’s going to a better place..” The: “Do the Elysian Fields really exist?” H: “I’ve been there.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cas: “You’re a long way from your father’s estate.” Myrra: “And you’re a long way from the castle training grounds.” Cas: “I like this place. It helps me think.” Myrra: “About how you’ll kill all the humans?” Cas: “Only those who trample on our rights!” Myrra: “Then, why are you arming yourself to march on my father’s estate?” Cas: “We may need to defend ourselves.” Myrra: “It’s not revenge, because he stopped you from seeing me?” Cas: “It was my idea to stop seeing you.” Myrra: “You? But why?” Cas: “This movement I’ve started-- it’s taken on a life of it’s own. People can’t ignore me, or turn away anymore. Now, for the first time in my life-- when they look at me-- I see respect.” Myrra: “Are you sure it’s not fear?” Cas: “After centuries of abuse-- maybe it’s not such a bad thing that Centaurs are feared rather than fearful.” Myrra: “Cassius, let us do this together. I want to be by your side.” Cas: “No-- there are some who want me dead. That’s a risk I’m willing to take. But I couldn’t stand it if any harm were to come to you.” Myrra: “I’m not afraid. I’d rather-- ” Cas: “If anything _does_ happen to me-- just know that I loved you.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Gre: “Your great-grandfather’s castle. A shame how it’s fallen into ruin.” Loc: “Now a Centaur training-ground.” Gre: “Not for long, Locus-- not if things go as planned. You don’t think Perdidis or Cassius suspect anything?” Loc: “No-- nothing.” Gre: “Good. I love surprises. [Chuckles] Especially unpleasant ones.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “I gotta tell ya-- they look good and they feel good. My-my wrist would be naked without it right now.” Gnox: “I like the colors.” Sal: “Absolutely-- now, if you had a mirror in there, you could kind of look at yourself-- and you c-- ” Centaur: “Hey-- look what we got here.” Sal: “Uh-oh. See ya later.” Centaur: “Why didn’t you run with your friend?” Sal: “I’ve got no problem with Centaurs.” Centaur: “You don’t? What’s that stupid thing on your wrist?” Sal: “This? It’s a wrist dial. See-- if there’s enough sun-- and you’re in the right position-- you can _kind_ of-- tell-- t-you can-- it’s a fashion statement!” 2nd Centaur: “Fashion statement?” Sal: “I sell them to people. OK? It’s a living. I mean-- here-- why don’t you take one? I-- it’s not worth much-- just some cheap metal. I mean-- ” Centaur: “Made in forges-- by cheap _labor_-- like us!” Sal: “Hey! Some of my best _friends_ are cheap labor! Uh! I-I mean-- Centaurs!” 2nd Centaur: “Who you calling ‘Cheap’?!” Sal: “Hey-- watch it now. Watch it.” Centaur: “What’s ’a mattuh [sic]? You don’t like being shoved around by your cheap-labor Centaur friends?!” Sal: “Hey! I used to baby-sit for Centaurs! Please!” H: “What’s going on here?” Centaur: “We were discussing-- liberal _hypocrisy_-- among the middle class.” H: “Well-- Salmoneus is_full_-- of liberal hypocrisy. You should have plenty to talk about.” 2nd Centaur: “Enough talk!” [Fight] Cas: “Nice shot, but I thought you were a man of peace. Is this how you sympathize with our cause?” H: “This isn’t what it looks like.” Cas: “An attack on one Centaur-- is an attack on all of us.” H: “Cassius, I don’t have a fight with you.” Cas: “Well-- now you do!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT III] Cas: “This is for all Centaurs.” H: “And what is this for?” Cas: “All the indignities we’ve suffered at the hands of humans over the centuries.” [Fight] Centaur: “Yes!” 2nd Centaur: “Ye-eah!” Centaur: “Kill the human!” 2nd Centaur: “Yeah!” Centaur: “Yeah!” Cas: “Ha-ha!” [Whinnies; whinnies; whinnies; whinnies] H: “Ceridian said you were intelligent-- that you were a born leader. Now, why don’t you show it?” Cas: [Whinnies; whinnies; whinnies; whinnies] Centaurs: “Yeah!” Centaur: “Get him, Cassius!” H: “Give up!” Cas: “Never!” H: “Now, that’s _twice_ I could’ve killed you!” Cas: “I’ll never yield to another human again!” H: “Then you’re a fool! Moral battles may be worth dying for-- but not street brawls!” The: “Come quick! It’s Ceridian! He’s having trouble breathing!” H: “If this is the end, you should be there.” Cas: “Ceridian chose to live with humans. He can _die_ with them.” H: “You have a lot to learn.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “Salmoneus, take Theseus. Find me some eucalyptus leaves.” Sal: “Yeah.” H: “Quickly! Go!” Cer: “Cassius.” H: “We-- met again. It-it we-- talked-- longer this time.” Cer: “You talked.” H: “Don’t worry about it. It’ll work out.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cas: “What do _you_ want?!” Myrra: “I just heard Ceridian is dying. Why aren’t you with him?” Cas: “He’d rather leave this world in the company of humans than his own kind.” Myrra: “You know that’s not true. He wants to be around _all_ people he cares about.” Cas: “Hercules is with him. That’s enough.” Myrra: “So, it’s pride that stops you from doing what you should?” Cas: “Get out of here!” Myrra: “Not till you wake up and realize that not all humans are against you!” Cassius, I believe in you and what you stand for-- but don’t be so consumed by it that you turn away the ones who love you!” Cas: “What do you want from me?” Myrra: “Nothing. What I want _for_ you is to be happy. And I don’t see that in the path you’ve chosen.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “One of these has to work. We’ll find the right combination.” Cer: “There is _no_ herbal remedy to cure this illness, Hercules.” H: “I am _not_ giving up! I’m, uh-- I’ll send Salmoneus off to find Asclepius. He must know if _some_ medicine that we-- ” Cer: “I’m dying. That’s-- that’s all there is to it.” H [Sighs]: “I-- never got the chance-- to say goodbye to Deianeira and the kids. And now that-- you taught me-- so much-- about-- you know, everything. I just wanted to thank you. You may have been my mentor, but-- no one ever had a better father.” Cer: “It was my pleasure.” H: “I will miss you.” Cer: “And I, you.” The: “Ceridian, Cassius is outside.” Cer: “Send him in. I want to speak to him alone.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “He wants to see you. Let him go! He needs some time alone.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Men’s Voices: “-- think of asking.” “-- fine.” “I’ll give you ten dinars for it.” “I’ll give you _fifteen_ dinars.” Gre: “Having second thoughts?” Loc: “No, not really.” Gre: “We’re doing the right thing, Locus. This isn’t _just_ about a fountain. If the Centaurs start-- drinking from the same waters as humans-- where will it end? Do we want them-- playing with our children? With our women?” Loc: “You can count on me.” Gre: “Remember-- it’s important that Cassius gets blames for Perdidis’ death.” Loc: “Uh-- I’ve had the smith fashion a knife just like the Centaurs’.” Gre: “I don’t care _how_ you do it-- just so long as we can put it onto Cassius. Remember-- with Perdidis and the Centaur out of the way, we can get your ancestor’s lands back. Being a Magistrate-- has its advantages.” Loc: “What if Hercules gets in the way?” Gre: “Why, then, you’ll have to kill him, too.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cer’s Voice: “Centaurs must live-- ” Cas’s Voice: “You’re wrong, old man! We can live very well without them!” H: “Ceridian, what happened?” Cer: “Uh-- just a-- difference of opinion.” H: “He’s burning up. Get some water.” Cer: “You must stop Cassius. He has gone to arm the Centaurs to march in the fountain. There’ll be blood spilled on both sides.” H: “I am not going anywhere.” Cer: “You’re the only one who can stop him! Saving lives is more important than waching one slip away!” Sal: “I’ll stay with him. Go.” H: “All right. Shh.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cas: “Step aside, Perdidis. Let us pass.” Per: “I told you before, Cassius-- I don’t allow armed men-- Centaurs or otherwise, across my property.” Cas: “Then you bring this fight on yourself! Centaurs! At arms!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT IV] H: “Wait!” Man’s Voice: “Who’s he?” H: “Do you even know why you’re fighting?” Per: “They’re trespassing!” Cas: “Equal rights for all Centaurs.” H: “I believe in equal rights myself, Cassius. But it’s not worth killing innocent people over.” Cas: “It’s no use, Hercules. You’re just postponing the inevitable!” Loc: “Enough talk! Attack the Centaurs now!” Per [Interrupting]: “Don’t!” H: “Can’t you see what’s going on here?! You’re being goaded into a fight that no side really wants! It’s only those who hate Centaurs that need this war to happen!” Myrra: “Hercules is right. They’ll hope you’ll start the killing, so they can start killing you!” H: “Then they’ll have their excuse to wipe you all out.” Cas: “That’s what we’ve come to expect from all humans.” H: “Is it really? Well then maybe you should start the killing with Myrra! Or Theseus! I mean, they _are_ human! They’re in your way, aren’t they?! If you really believe that there’re no humans worth saving, then begin with them!” Cas: “They’re not the ones preventing us from getting what’s rightfully ours.” H: “Neither is Perdidis. Put down your weapons-- and he’ll let you and the others pass. Won’t you? Put them down, Cassius-- and I’ll march with you.” A Centaur: “If we’re attacked-- we’ll be defenseless!” H: “Show them your Centaur bravery and strength-- by not taking revenge on your attackers. Throw your weapons aside-- and Perdidis will join us in our march. Or are you a man who just talks his principles, but doesn’t live up to them?” Per: “We’ll join you.” Loc: “Cassius’ bow-- yeah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cas: “Stand strong, Centaurs. Discipline.” Woman: “The only good Centaur is a dead Centaur!” Woman’s Voice: “Centaurs aren’t [?] here!” Men’s Voices: “What are they doing here?!” “They don’t belong!” Man: “They can’t; they can’t.” A Man’s Voice: “Yeah! Stone them!” Woman: “This is right-- isn’t it?!” Man’s Voice: “Kill them!” Woman’s Voice: “Stuffy [?] animals!” Man’s Voice: “Stone them!” People: [Incomprehensible murmuring] Per: “No-- I’m fine.” Cas: “Are you all right? Ahh!” Loc: “Ahh! Ahhhh!” Cas: “No! Hold your ranks!” The: “But he was-- ” H: “I know. I know. Come on. Let’s see if he’s all right. See what happens, Locus? Violence begets violence.” The: “Yeah.” H: “Let’s go. You’ve got some explaining to do. I think the townspeople should hear the real story. You too.” The: “What?” Gre: “That’s far enough. You know the law.” Cas: “We’re changing it.” Gre [Slowly]: “Not as long as I’m Magistrate.” Man’s Voice: “[Incomprehensible]!” Gre: “Kill the first one who steps forward.” Man’s Voice: “If you don’t kill them, we will!” H: “Hold it! Locus, here, has something to say.” Men’s Voices: “He’s a Centaur-lover.” “Kill-- ” Loc: “Gredor’s been lying to you. He’s behind this whole thing-- pitting us and the Centaurs against each other, so he can grab the land.” Gre: “That’s a lie! This man is insane!” Loc: “It’s true! I wanted my ancestor’s castle-- and he wants Perdidis’ estate for himself.” Man’s Voice: “He tricked us!” H: “I’ll give you a choice. I’ll either turn you over to the crowd-- and let them judge if you’re lying-- or you can resign as Magistrate-- and leave town-- now.” Man’s Voice: “He fooled us all!” Women’s Voices: “He won’t get away with this!” “Ah-- he’s lucky to leave with his skin!” Gre: [Hisses] H: “Ceridian.” Cas: “Ceridian.” H: “Let’s go.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “I think he’s gonna make it. His spirits have perked up in the last few minutes.” Cer [Gasping]: “Have you two resolved everything?” H: “As far as I’m concerned-- but you’ll have to ask Cassius how he feels.” Cas: “I was wrong. I’m sorry. We still have a long way to go to reach equality-- but-- violence isn’t the answer.” Cer: “I’m pleased. The Centaurs can be proud of their new leader. And I can go to the other side in peace. Be brave, young Theseus-- and listen to your mentor. Goodbye, my friends.” H: “Goodbye, my friend.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sal: “I hardly knew him. But I know he’ll be missed.” H: “Yes-- he will. Good luck to you, Cassius. I know you’ll make Ceridian proud.” Cas: “Thank you, Hercules. But I won’t be alone. Myrra can give Theseus his formal education.” Myrra: “Father is opening the school to all who want an education-- Centaurs included.” H: “Your father is a very wise man. Theseus-- you be safe-- all of you.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
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