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SISTER SAN  
 
SISTER SAN  
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Shame on you. Sister World Hand Pulled Neoprotein can no longer be accessory to the mass torture of children. Dr James Moonweed Wong: Banned  
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Shame on you. Sister World Hand Pulled Neoprotein can no longer be accessory to the mass torture of children. Dr James Moonweed Wong: Banned from our story.
    
DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
 
I'm not paying for your unfiltered irrelevant Dead World thoughts on my life’s work!  
 
I'm not paying for your unfiltered irrelevant Dead World thoughts on my life’s work!  
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2 2 from our story.
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CHALICE sees this ugliness. DR WONG sees her see, quickly shifts and mutes the glass with a gesture. She looks away.  
 
CHALICE sees this ugliness. DR WONG sees her see, quickly shifts and mutes the glass with a gesture. She looks away.  
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430 INT. WAVYVERSE. CHALICE’S CONFLUX. 430 CHALICE flips back. She focuses, the sky color stabilizes.  
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430 INT. WAVYVERSE. CHALICE’S CONFLUX. 430  
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CHALICE flips back. She focuses, the sky color stabilizes.  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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1 I want to preview Renaming 1 Yourself. Can’t you just do the  
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I want to preview Renaming 1 Yourself. Can’t you just do the  
 
Math one for me?  
 
Math one for me?  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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2 Yes I can. But how about Frac-Tonal 2 Music?  
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Yes I can. But how about Frac-Tonal 2 Music?  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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3 Go deal with dad! 3
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Go deal with dad!
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BOB’s zips back into CHALICE’s third eye jewel again. CHALICE gestures at the ZIM module Naming Yourself.  
 
BOB’s zips back into CHALICE’s third eye jewel again. CHALICE gestures at the ZIM module Naming Yourself.  
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CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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4 Chalice - um - the Great. 4
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Chalice - um - the Great.
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A colored conflux portal appears over a section of the landscape ahead of her, its contents look continuous with the landscape, but shift slightly, rivers turning into a low incline path leading to an abandoned ditch.  
 
A colored conflux portal appears over a section of the landscape ahead of her, its contents look continuous with the landscape, but shift slightly, rivers turning into a low incline path leading to an abandoned ditch.  
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CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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5 Cyber Wong. 5 The stream speeds up violently, eating up its banks.  
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Cyber Wong. The stream speeds up violently, eating up its banks.  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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6 Susan. 6 The stream looks cheerful then suddenly bends and dries up.  
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Susan. The stream looks cheerful then suddenly bends and dries up.  
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CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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7 Chalice da Witch. 7
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Chalice da Witch.
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The stream forks off into a side path, brutal and clear. BOB pops back from her jewel, and takes in the altered landscape, again aligning with CHALICE.  
 
The stream forks off into a side path, brutal and clear. BOB pops back from her jewel, and takes in the altered landscape, again aligning with CHALICE.  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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8 We’re moving. 8
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We’re moving.
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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9 What do you think of “Chalice da 9 Witch”?  
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What do you think of “Chalice da Witch”?  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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10 It’s a subplot to your prime path. 10 Naming is rather advanced. <Beat>  
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It’s a subplot to your prime path. 10 Naming is rather advanced. <Beat>  
 
Father is having a very bad day. Did you know Frac-Tonal music can  
 
Father is having a very bad day. Did you know Frac-Tonal music can  
 
rewire muscle memory?  
 
rewire muscle memory?  
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8.
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8.
   
BOB cues up the Frac-Tonal Music Module. Her path again resembles forking rivers leading to the familiar ridge.  
 
BOB cues up the Frac-Tonal Music Module. Her path again resembles forking rivers leading to the familiar ridge.  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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11 If you already know what I should 11 do then why ask me?  
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If you already know what I should 11 do then why ask me?  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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12 I’m presenting the highest 12 probability of path alignment. <Beat> Father needs you.  
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I’m presenting the highest probability of path alignment. <Beat> Father needs you.  
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FLIP TO IRL:  
 
FLIP TO IRL:  
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440 INT. ZIM SHUTTLE. IN REAL LIFE. 440  
 
440 INT. ZIM SHUTTLE. IN REAL LIFE. 440  
 
CHALICE finds herself seated beside DR WONG in a ZIM SHORE SHUTTLE, zipping fast somewhere. He’s pale and trembling.  
 
CHALICE finds herself seated beside DR WONG in a ZIM SHORE SHUTTLE, zipping fast somewhere. He’s pale and trembling.  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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1 Dad - what do you think of “Chalice 1 da Witch”?  
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Dad - what do you think of “Chalice da Witch”?  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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2 What? No. What’re you talking 2 about? Z - he’s trying to pin  
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What? No. What’re you talking about? Z - he’s trying to pin  
 
something on me -  
 
something on me -  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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3 You’re a legacy character dad haha. 3
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You’re a legacy character dad haha.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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4 Chalice. Listen. <Long pause> ZIM’s 4 called us in. Chairman Ava herself  
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Chalice. Listen. <Long pause> ZIM’s called us in. Chairman Ava herself  
 
is requesting that you - break  
 
is requesting that you - break  
 
contract with BOB.  
 
contract with BOB.  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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5 Break contract? 5
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Break contract?  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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6 Terminate BOB. <Beat> They’re 6 scared. But don’t worry. Wongs  
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Terminate BOB. <Beat> They’re scared. But don’t worry. Wongs  
 
don’t blink. Now listen -  
 
don’t blink. Now listen -  
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FLIP TO WV:  
 
FLIP TO WV:  
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450 INT. WAVYVERSE. CHALICE’S CONFLUX. 450  
 
450 INT. WAVYVERSE. CHALICE’S CONFLUX. 450  
 
CHALICE observes a nearby section of landscape that is doubled, different from each other. Sky flickers erratically.  
 
CHALICE observes a nearby section of landscape that is doubled, different from each other. Sky flickers erratically.  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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1 Renaming is a full year’s course. 1 Let’s continue path planning.  
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Renaming is a full year’s course. Let’s continue path planning.  
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9.
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9.
   
BOB continues moving forward, but CHALICE hangs. CHALICE  
 
BOB continues moving forward, but CHALICE hangs. CHALICE  
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2 What would it look like if we break 2 contract?  
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What would it look like if we break contract?  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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3 Let’s merge. 3
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Let’s merge.
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CHALICE gives BOB a worried look. Their bodies overlap one another, BOB’s locking into CHALICE’s. The doubled landscape sections now reconcile. BOB’s eyes look off.  
 
CHALICE gives BOB a worried look. Their bodies overlap one another, BOB’s locking into CHALICE’s. The doubled landscape sections now reconcile. BOB’s eyes look off.  
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BOB (CONT'D)  
 
BOB (CONT'D)  
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4 I see. <Beat> I should complete the 4 math module and reconcile our life  
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I see. <Beat> I should complete the math module and reconcile our life  
 
logs. I could factor in a year of  
 
logs. I could factor in a year of  
 
therapeutics or a new sport  
 
therapeutics or a new sport  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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5 BOB stop - thinking ahead! Just 5 show me what you see.  
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BOB stop - thinking ahead! Just show me what you see.  
 
BOB conjures a preview conflux of her landscape. It is a path fractured in fits and stops, leading into thick grey fog.  
 
BOB conjures a preview conflux of her landscape. It is a path fractured in fits and stops, leading into thick grey fog.  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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6 <Interpreting> Um so I’d just be a 6 normal dumb humanista without you?  
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<Interpreting> Um so I’d just be a normal dumb humanista without you?  
 
Worrying about normal dumb  
 
Worrying about normal dumb  
 
humanista problems?  
 
humanista problems?  
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BOB  
 
BOB  
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7 No. Far worse. <Points> At our age, 7 the delta drop would be an anomic  
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No. Far worse. <Points> At our age, the delta drop would be an anomic  
 
catastrophe. Chalice would not  
 
catastrophe. Chalice would not  
 
survive. <Beat> We’re here.  
 
survive. <Beat> We’re here.  
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FLIP TO IRL:  
 
FLIP TO IRL:  
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460 INT. ZIM SHUTTLE. IN REAL LIFE. 460  
 
460 INT. ZIM SHUTTLE. IN REAL LIFE. 460  
 
Out the shuttle window: a large buddha ruin with a broken face in coastal fog, then: ZIM COMPOUND emerges at its base.  
 
Out the shuttle window: a large buddha ruin with a broken face in coastal fog, then: ZIM COMPOUND emerges at its base.  
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CUT TO:  
 
CUT TO:  
 
500 EXT. SHORE COMPOUND. SLOPE GARDEN. - SUNSET 500  
 
500 EXT. SHORE COMPOUND. SLOPE GARDEN. - SUNSET 500  
 
An event area modestly hung with New Years Eve decorations. Music plays in the background and a large screen throbs the ZIM logo. Shuttles landing and taking off. A couple weary BOARD MEMBERS exiting personal shuttles, greeted by ZIM personnel.  
 
An event area modestly hung with New Years Eve decorations. Music plays in the background and a large screen throbs the ZIM logo. Shuttles landing and taking off. A couple weary BOARD MEMBERS exiting personal shuttles, greeted by ZIM personnel.  
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10.
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10.
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DR WONG exits shuttle holding CHALICE by the hand. He waves away an eager ZIM personnel. CHALICE trails.  
 
DR WONG exits shuttle holding CHALICE by the hand. He waves away an eager ZIM personnel. CHALICE trails.  
 
CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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1 They can’t make me! 1
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They can’t make me!  
 
DR WONG stops at a clearing. He makes a gesture. Floating lamps cluster around and light CHALICE harshly.  
 
DR WONG stops at a clearing. He makes a gesture. Floating lamps cluster around and light CHALICE harshly.  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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2 BOB is mine! It’s my brain! It’s my 2 life!  
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BOB is mine! It’s my brain! It’s my life!  
    
DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
 
Anomics - Chalice - Anomics  
 
Anomics - Chalice - Anomics  
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CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
You have to break my brain  
 
You have to break my brain  
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4 before I break contract! 4 Audit. December 31 -  
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before I break contract! Audit. December 31 -  
 
Tell me your name. CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
Tell me your name. CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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DR WONG (CONT'D)  
 
DR WONG (CONT'D)  
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6 We’ll run away! 6
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We’ll run away!
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DR WONG takes a breath, kneels and tries to settle her. He folds his arms into a twist around hers, forcing hers to do the same. A familiar Wong technique.  
 
DR WONG takes a breath, kneels and tries to settle her. He folds his arms into a twist around hers, forcing hers to do the same. A familiar Wong technique.  
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DR WONG (CONT'D)  
 
DR WONG (CONT'D)  
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3 If I promise you can keep BOB 3 <Waits for her to settle> - Can you  
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If I promise you can keep BOB <Waits for her to settle> - Can you  
 
tell me your name?  
 
tell me your name?  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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4 Chalice the post-human cyborg super 4 weapon brain witch!  
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Chalice the post-human cyborg super weapon brain witch!  
 
DR WONG unphased, presses on.  
 
DR WONG unphased, presses on.  
 
Age?CHALICE (CONT'D)  
 
Age?CHALICE (CONT'D)  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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10 Ten. 10
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Ten.
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DR WONG (CONT'D)  
 
DR WONG (CONT'D)  
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5 What does BOB do for you? 5
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What does BOB do for you?  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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6 Help me arrive at my destiny. But 6 later - not now!  
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Help me arrive at my destiny. But later - not now!  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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7 Good. Yes. What happens if 7 something gets in the way?  
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Good. Yes. What happens if something gets in the way?  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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8 BOB fixes it. 8
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BOB fixes it.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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9 Good. And what about life after 9 BOB? What happens then?  
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Good. And what about life after BOB? What happens then?  
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11.
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11.
   
CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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10 I’m allowed to die. I don’t know. 10 Maybe a humanista assassinates me.  
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I’m allowed to die. I don’t know. Maybe a humanista assassinates me.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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11 <Embarrassed> Ava, ignore that. 11 The lights turn off and disperse, revealing CHAIRMAN AVA, 90. She was watching the entire time. The Wongs break technique.  
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<Embarrassed> Ava, ignore that. The lights turn off and disperse, revealing CHAIRMAN AVA, 90. She was watching the entire time. The Wongs break technique.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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12 We’ve always loved your work, 12 Doctor. But this sounds like  
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We’ve always loved your work,Doctor. But this sounds like  
 
another one act play.  
 
another one act play.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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13 Chairman Ava. Wait. Chalice is not 13 Orlando. Z was toying with him for - I don’t know -  
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Chairman Ava. Wait. Chalice is not Orlando. Z was toying with him for - I don’t know -  
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AVA begins walking.  
 
AVA begins walking.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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14 We’re dealing with Z. <Beat> 14 Experiments are allowed to fail, James. I need you to deal with your  
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We’re dealing with Z. <Beat> Experiments are allowed to fail, James. I need you to deal with your  
 
daughter.  
 
daughter.  
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DR WONG chases, dragging CHALICE by the arm. CHALICE tracks AVA with a sneer, hisses.  
 
DR WONG chases, dragging CHALICE by the arm. CHALICE tracks AVA with a sneer, hisses.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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15 That’s ten years, born with a BOB. 15 You’re evaluating her under duress -  
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That’s ten years, born with a BOB. You’re evaluating her under duress -  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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16 That’s life. 16
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That’s life.
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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17 Old lady do you have scoliosis? 17
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Old lady do you have scoliosis?
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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18 Destiny BOB is work that takes a 18 generation to make a generation. Only a parent can understand that  
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Destiny BOB is work that takes a generation to make a generation. Only a parent can understand that  
 
kind of time. Z doesn’t get that. The humanistas don’t get that. Not  
 
kind of time. Z doesn’t get that. The humanistas don’t get that. Not  
 
yet. But she can show them.  
 
yet. But she can show them.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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19 Have her de-contract BOB. Or would 19 you prefer engineering to help?  
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Have her de-contract BOB. Or would you prefer engineering to help?  
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CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
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20 BOB do something! 20
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BOB do something!  
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12.
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12.
   
CHALICE’s terrified demeanor melts away. She walks backwards, effortless, inhuman. She gets ahead of AVA. In a calm voice:  
 
CHALICE’s terrified demeanor melts away. She walks backwards, effortless, inhuman. She gets ahead of AVA. In a calm voice:  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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21 Miss Ava. Which vertebrae hurts? Is 21 it your C7?  
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Miss Ava. Which vertebrae hurts? Is it your C7?  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) [C(B)] stops walking, making AVA stop too. She motions AVA to kneel. C(B) precisely touches the base of AVA’s neck. AVA is surprised by its effect.  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) [C(B)] stops walking, making AVA stop too. She motions AVA to kneel. C(B) precisely touches the base of AVA’s neck. AVA is surprised by its effect.  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) (CONT'D)  
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22 I help father with his spine. 22 <Beat> What do you think is the  
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I help father with his spine. <Beat> What do you think is the worst that could happen to me?  
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worst that could happen to me?  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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23 You harm yourself one day. 23
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You harm yourself one day.
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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24 Why would I do that? 24
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Why would I do that?
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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25 Because your BOB promises to guide 25 you to your destiny. But even if it  
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Because your BOB promises to guide you to your destiny. But even if it  
 
arrives, there’s no telling you  
 
arrives, there’s no telling you  
 
will recognize or accept the person  
 
will recognize or accept the person  
 
you’ve become. If you don’t like  
 
you’ve become. If you don’t like  
 
her, you might - do something.  
 
her, you might - do something.  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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26 Failure to self actualize is the 26 leading cause of death. Father says  
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Failure to self actualize is the leading cause of death. Father says  
 
that’s a natural law.  
 
that’s a natural law.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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27 <Brow relax> Indeed. And ZIM cannot 27 be responsible for aiding that law.  
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<Brow relax> Indeed. And ZIM cannot be responsible for aiding that law.  
 
C(B) looks AVA in the eye, unblinking.  
 
C(B) looks AVA in the eye, unblinking.  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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28 My destiny is to use my BOB-born 28 advantage to become a symbol of the  
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My destiny is to use my BOB-born advantage to become a symbol of the  
 
New Era. I will dedicate myself to  
 
New Era. I will dedicate myself to  
 
wavecasting my unique experiences.  
 
wavecasting my unique experiences.  
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CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
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29 Uh I will? 29
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Uh I will?
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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30 For that I will endure much hate. 30 My teenage years will be trying. Relationships will be ugly. I will  
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For that I will endure much hate. My teenage years will be trying. Relationships will be ugly. I will  
 
learn betrayal. I will grow distant  
 
learn betrayal. I will grow distant  
 
from father. He will be hurt. But  
 
from father. He will be hurt. But  
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(MORE)  
 
(MORE)  
 
(MORE)  
 
(MORE)  
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13.
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13.
   
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) (CONT'D)  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) (CONT'D)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB) (CONT'D)  
 
influence dies during my critical  
 
influence dies during my critical  
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half to ensure we recognize the  
 
half to ensure we recognize the  
 
person we’re becoming.  
 
person we’re becoming.  
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CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
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31 Classic half? I - am - Chalice. 31
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Classic half? I - am - Chalice.  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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32 One day, I will arrive as my own 32 someone. Forged by seven tortures. Low anxiety. No want of do overs. No parts left at home. A world  
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One day, I will arrive as my own someone. Forged by seven tortures. Low anxiety. No want of do overs. No parts left at home. A world  
 
others want to live in. A model of  
 
others want to live in. A model of  
 
a life well lived. <Beat> Credit to  
 
a life well lived. <Beat> Credit to  
 
the partnership of ZIM and Dr Wong.  
 
the partnership of ZIM and Dr Wong.  
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CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
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33 That’s my life BOB?! Yuck! 33
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That’s my life BOB?! Yuck!
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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34 A pretty picture. But what then? 34
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A pretty picture. But what then?
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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35 Then I give myself a permission: 35 freedom to do what I want.  
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Then I give myself a permission: freedom to do what I want.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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36 This is a long bet, little lady. 36
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This is a long bet, little lady.  
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CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
 
CHALICE (DRONED BY BOB)  
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37 Some flowers flourish in the shade. 37 18 to 20 years to be scientific.  
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Some flowers flourish in the shade. 18 to 20 years to be scientific.  
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AVA stands. Regards her. DR WONG flashes a proud smile. C(B) smiles.  
 
AVA stands. Regards her. DR WONG flashes a proud smile. C(B) smiles.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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38 Dr Wong. Can you show the board 38 this - uh - your - <Searching> -  
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Dr Wong. Can you show the board this - uh - your - <Searching> -  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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39 My perfect girl. Absolutely. 39
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My perfect girl. Absolutely.  
 
CHALICE’s behavior shifts back. The smile disappears. She frowns, uncertain. She looks at DR WONG.  
 
CHALICE’s behavior shifts back. The smile disappears. She frowns, uncertain. She looks at DR WONG.  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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40 Dad can we go now? 40
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Dad can we go now?  
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END ACT 1 / 4  
 
END ACT 1 / 4  
 
CONTINUOUS  
 
CONTINUOUS  
 
Blue Rev. (mm/dd/yy) 14.  
 
Blue Rev. (mm/dd/yy) 14.  
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Blue Rev. (mm/dd/yy) 14.
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600 EXT. SHORE COMPOUND. SLOPE GARDEN. - EVENING 600 Suddenly: the music cuts out. ZIM BOARD MEMBERS look around, confused. Then, an amplified voice:  
 
600 EXT. SHORE COMPOUND. SLOPE GARDEN. - EVENING 600 Suddenly: the music cuts out. ZIM BOARD MEMBERS look around, confused. Then, an amplified voice:  
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Z (O.S.)  
 
Z (O.S.)  
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1 Tallest tree catch all the wind! 1
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Tallest tree catch all the wind!  
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Z’s grinning face appears on the event screen. BOARD MEMBERS mutter, annoyed, eager for answers. DR WONG and AVA frown.  
 
Z’s grinning face appears on the event screen. BOARD MEMBERS mutter, annoyed, eager for answers. DR WONG and AVA frown.  
 
Z (ON SCREEN) (CONT'D)  
 
Z (ON SCREEN) (CONT'D)  
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2 Humanistas. Mad at ZIM again. 2 What’s new? They believe all lives  
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Humanistas. Mad at ZIM again. 2 What’s new? They believe all lives  
 
are equal. Wrong. Only children  
 
are equal. Wrong. Only children  
 
have total divine potential. Beyond  
 
have total divine potential. Beyond  
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prime pathing BOB tech. *wah-lah*  
 
prime pathing BOB tech. *wah-lah*  
 
We livin’ da anomic crisis!  
 
We livin’ da anomic crisis!  
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DR WONG arms crossed. AVA impatient. Z grabs the cam, doing a “close talk” directly into it now.  
 
DR WONG arms crossed. AVA impatient. Z grabs the cam, doing a “close talk” directly into it now.  
 
Z (ON SCREEN) (CONT'D)  
 
Z (ON SCREEN) (CONT'D)  
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3 I was jogging this morning and a 3 bug flew in my mouth. Old world Z  
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I was jogging this morning and a 3 bug flew in my mouth. Old world Z  
 
would have spit the choker out. No  
 
would have spit the choker out. No  
 
time today little bug! Know what I  
 
time today little bug! Know what I  
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BOBs. Wong's BOBs. The whole  
 
BOBs. Wong's BOBs. The whole  
 
product line.  
 
product line.  
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We focus on DR WONG: anger, offense, growing on his face.  
 
We focus on DR WONG: anger, offense, growing on his face.  
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15.
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15.
   
Z (O.S.) (CONT'D)  
 
Z (O.S.) (CONT'D)  
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4 BOBs can’t conceive of anything but 4 the path. Fine. Ok. Nice IP. But  
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BOBs can’t conceive of anything but the path. Fine. Ok. Nice IP. But  
 
they retard you of your divine  
 
they retard you of your divine  
 
thoughts too?! Bad deal. That's  
 
thoughts too?! Bad deal. That's  
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humanistas are mad at ZIM? They  
 
humanistas are mad at ZIM? They  
 
goddamn should be!!  
 
goddamn should be!!  
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DR WONG inaudibly protests. BOARD MEMBERS look at each other, unsure if they should feel guilty. CHALICE bored. Then: Z appears both on screen and in person at the crowd’s edge.  
 
DR WONG inaudibly protests. BOARD MEMBERS look at each other, unsure if they should feel guilty. CHALICE bored. Then: Z appears both on screen and in person at the crowd’s edge.  
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Z (CONT'D)  
 
Z (CONT'D)  
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5 Now imagine if someone could fix 5 all this? That’s what I’m doing  
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Now imagine if someone could fix all this? That’s what I’m doing  
 
tonight. It’s called 1000 LIVES. A  
 
tonight. It’s called 1000 LIVES. A  
 
cure for the deep trouble of living  
 
cure for the deep trouble of living  
 
in time.  
 
in time.  
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A rebranded ZIM logo bounces on screen, vulgarly squashing the old one. DR WONG looks at AVA: she’s engrossed. C amused.  
 
A rebranded ZIM logo bounces on screen, vulgarly squashing the old one. DR WONG looks at AVA: she’s engrossed. C amused.  
 
Z (CONT'D)  
 
Z (CONT'D)  
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6 So eyes wide open oh Senior Board 6 of Worry. In the next ten minutes, you’ll meet our first trial  
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So eyes wide open oh Senior Board 6 of Worry. In the next ten minutes, you’ll meet our first trial  
 
candidates, out the other side with  
 
candidates, out the other side with  
 
soul fire in their eyes. Tonight  
 
soul fire in their eyes. Tonight  
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solution company. In the meantime - fireworks!  
 
solution company. In the meantime - fireworks!  
 
ZIM BOARD MEMBERS clap hesitantly as champagne flutes are distributed. Some exchange looks with AVA. They nod. She claps so they clap too. DR WONG grabs her hand, interrupting her mid clap.  
 
ZIM BOARD MEMBERS clap hesitantly as champagne flutes are distributed. Some exchange looks with AVA. They nod. She claps so they clap too. DR WONG grabs her hand, interrupting her mid clap.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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7 Ava. No. Just no. No. 7
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Ava. No. Just no. No.
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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8 This isn’t a competition. Let’s 8 give Z his ten. I gave you yours.  
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This isn’t a competition. Let’s give Z his ten. I gave you yours.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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9 A Thousand Lives? Who needs a 9 thousand of those?!  
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A Thousand Lives? Who needs a thousand of those?!  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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10 It’s not uninteresting, James. 10
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It’s not uninteresting, James.
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16.
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16.
   
DR WONG frenzied. Looks at Z, beaming. Sees AVA, waiting.  
 
DR WONG frenzied. Looks at Z, beaming. Sees AVA, waiting.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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11 She can do more. 11
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She can do more.  
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CHALICE  
 
CHALICE  
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12 Dad I want to go now - 12
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Dad I want to go now -
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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13 My Perfect Girl. BOB. Sing. 13 We focus on CHALICE: stunned.  
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My Perfect Girl. BOB. Sing. We focus on CHALICE: stunned.  
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CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
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14 BOB! 14 CHALICE eyes well up. Then BOB begins droning her mouth.  
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BOB! CHALICE eyes well up. Then BOB begins droning her mouth.  
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CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
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15 I swear BOB - don’t - 15
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I swear BOB - don’t -  
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CHALICE sings a virtuosic frac-tonal song. Her eyes look on with humiliation. A small crowd of BOARD MEMBERS turn to watch. They’re entertained.  
 
CHALICE sings a virtuosic frac-tonal song. Her eyes look on with humiliation. A small crowd of BOARD MEMBERS turn to watch. They’re entertained.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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16 <Enamored> Wonderful, isn’t she. 16
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<Enamored> Wonderful, isn’t she.
 +
 
CHALICE scowling, begins to tear. Then: *BOOM* fireworks light up the night. Her eyes scan the crowd desperately. Scanning. Mouth still singing. Then, beyond, her eyes land on Z’s giant face still on the event screen. It looks directly at her and winks. A voice in her head:  
 
CHALICE scowling, begins to tear. Then: *BOOM* fireworks light up the night. Her eyes scan the crowd desperately. Scanning. Mouth still singing. Then, beyond, her eyes land on Z’s giant face still on the event screen. It looks directly at her and winks. A voice in her head:  
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Z (V.O.)  
 
Z (V.O.)  
−
17 Psst little god. I got something 17 for you.  
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Psst little god. I got something for you.  
 
CHALICE now feels something in her palm: an orb pill.  
 
CHALICE now feels something in her palm: an orb pill.  
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Z (V.O.)  
 
Z (V.O.)  
−
18 Eat it while it’s fresh. 18 The orb pill begins to throb in color. She sneaks a look. Then in a tiny high frequency only children can hear:  
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Eat it while it’s fresh. The orb pill begins to throb in color. She sneaks a look. Then in a tiny high frequency only children can hear:  
 
PILL  
 
PILL  
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19 **I’m fresh I’m fresh I’m fresh** 19
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**I’m fresh I’m fresh I’m fresh**  
 +
 
Z (V.O.)  
 
Z (V.O.)  
−
20 1000 Lives invite. My design (you 20 like?). C’mon. Let them eat  
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1000 Lives invite. My design (you like?). C’mon. Let them eat  
 
fireworks.  
 
fireworks.  
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CHALICE watches Z eat his own pill on screen. Her mouth hits a long note, agape. Then: CHALICE crams in the pill. She gags. Her hands keep it down. Everyone startled.  
 
CHALICE watches Z eat his own pill on screen. Her mouth hits a long note, agape. Then: CHALICE crams in the pill. She gags. Her hands keep it down. Everyone startled.  
 
Blue Rev. (mm/dd/yy) 17.  
 
Blue Rev. (mm/dd/yy) 17.  
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Blue Rev. (mm/dd/yy) 17.
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BOB (V.O.)  
 
BOB (V.O.)  
−
21 What are you doing? 21
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What are you doing?  
 +
 
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
 
CHALICE (V.O.)  
−
22 I don’t do Perfect Study. You do. 22 Permission to drone me perfect.  
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I don’t do Perfect Study. You do. Permission to drone me perfect.
 +
 
CHALICE swallows. We zoom out. Her whole posture shifts.  
 
CHALICE swallows. We zoom out. Her whole posture shifts.  
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DR WONG  
 
DR WONG  
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23 Chalice! - What was - Ava - what 23 the hell was that? A pill?!  
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Chalice! - What was - Ava - what the hell was that? A pill?!  
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CHAIRMAN AVA  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA  
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24 I don’t know. <Exasperated> You 24 know they’re just [[neural address pointer | neural address pointers]]. Chalice you’re fine, yes?  
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I don’t know. <Exasperated> You 24 know they’re just [[neural address pointer | neural address pointers]]. Chalice you’re fine, yes?  
 
DR WONG looks at C(B). The fireworks strobe over her face. C(B) nods. DR WONG looks at AVA.  
 
DR WONG looks at C(B). The fireworks strobe over her face. C(B) nods. DR WONG looks at AVA.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA (CONT'D)  
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CHAIRMAN AVA (CONT'D)
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25 I’m betting on your perfect girl to 25 integrate life’s uncertainties.  
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I’m betting on your perfect girl to integrate life’s uncertainties.  
 +
 
 
DR WONG catches his breath.  
 
DR WONG catches his breath.  
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CHAIRMAN AVA (CONT'D)  
 
CHAIRMAN AVA (CONT'D)  
−
26 Another song to start the year? 26 C(B) begins another song.  
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Another song to start the year? C(B) begins another song.  
 
CUT TO WV:  
 
CUT TO WV:  
 
700 INT. WAVYVERSE. 1000 LIVES DEMO CONFLUX 700  
 
700 INT. WAVYVERSE. 1000 LIVES DEMO CONFLUX 700  
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