↓ TranscriptRubi and Marie hand over their brooms, hesitant. RUBI Uh- They receive valet tickets. VALET #2 Sparkling kiwi-infused charcoal water? RUBI …sure. MARIE Yeah, no, I’m good. They both get drinks handed to them regardless. VALET #1 And here’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptAT PIER LEVEL They pull up to the broom valet, where a set of handsome twin valet boys are taking tickets and handing brooms back to some very happy customers. RUBI It’s so busy… The Valet boys smile at[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
↓ TranscriptMARIE Yeah, we’re going to go over there right now and see what makes her so much better than us. RUBI They’re open on a Saturday? MARIE …yes. Rubi stands up. RUBI Wow. That’s great. MARIE What? RUBI Just-[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptMARIE (hushed) I just wanted that night to feel like it used to, you know? RUBI Yeah. Yeah, I know. Marie smiles for what seems like the first time in a while. MARIE At least you’re going to be[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptMARIE Our blue moon ritual. Apparently there’s some big event happening at the stupid Aphros shop that night, and I just found out everyone cancelled so they could go to that. RUBI Oh no… MARIE It’s supposed to be[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptINSIDE THE RITUAL ROOM Marie is sitting on the floor beside a bowl alit with flame, looking into it defeated. Sand is scattered on the floor around and crystals are placed strategically in holes along the edge. Rubi peeks[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptRUBI We’re a good team. MARIE The best team. Past Rubi walks towards Rubi pulling out the opening day photo from her pocket. RUBI I’m gonna put this up here! She pulls out her wand and whispers “Aanhej”. It[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptThe memory becomes real. The space around Rubi begins to come alive in remembrance. Almost as ghosts, the shop fills with customers, picking up the different merchandise and talking excitedly. Rubi wanders through these people until- Her and Marie,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
↓ TranscriptINT. SPELLA – DAY Rubi enters cautiously, leaning her broom against the wall. RUBI Marie? The shop appears to be empty. Rubi continues forward. She catches sight of an old photo hanging on the wall. It’s of her and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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↓ TranscriptJACK Okay, 4:00 at my place on Wednesday! I’ll send you the address. RUBI Sounds good. JACK Thanks Rubi! He smiles wide. She smiles back. She turns around and her face drops. RUBI Marie’s gonna love this…