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TRAIN NAME - CHIME EXPRESS

Gwen: Georg, I heard you have alot of money, and then you sent us on a train that was so dusty and old. It looked cheap.

Georg: wait who are you bro? Have we ever met before?

Gwen: Oh, dammit, didn't Laura introduce me to you all?

Max: Never.

Gwen: Alright, this is Gwen, the famous makeup artist 😄

Max: You're Laura's makeup artist, right? Oh yes I heard from her that one of her makeup artist will be joining us!

Georg: And then she's questioning my wealth, LOL.

LAUGHS

Gwen: Excuse me? I am not Laura's makeup artist. I am the TOP most famous makeup artist in the world you idiot!

PIXIE STEPS IN-

Pixie: Oh, hi Gwen. It's nice to finally meet you , laura told me alot about you. She said you're her regular makeup artist, is that true?

Gwen: I do her makeup because she's my friend, not as a business. You guys might've some kind of misunderstanding ig.

Max: Anyways, it's nice to meet you.

HORACE INVADES IN-

Horace: Guys, hear me out. No airlines are up today for Bruch, so we have to manage here with this train!

Pixie: That's fine, but why this old hack? It really looks cheap and very old. I don't think anyone even travels here.

Horace: Pixie, there are 500 passengers on this train along with us. 🥰

Gwen: As if, but I know better trains, which are luxurious and have an expensive corner.

Pixie: Who travels on trains like these? I would never.

Georg: Omg then stay home why bother coming?

Pixie: (gives him a side eye)

Horace: Who am I even trying to explain right now? (Rolls eyes and sighs)

Gwen: But how would I travel here? And more importantly, I know Laura would never.

Georg: She will since andrew has suggested this train!

Pixie: yes exactly (laughs)

ON HORACE SIDE-

Gwen: (Went towards Horace)

Horace: (Checking his phone)

Gwen: Umm, Horace?

Horace: Yes? Any help?

Gwen: Umm... (blushes) You're really handsome. I hope you won't mind if I asked you for your number?

Horace: I'm not sure that would be the best use of my time. Let's explore other options.

(Turns direction)

Gwen: (Embarrassed)

MUSE STEPS IN-

Muse: Oh, you're all here already? Am I late?

Horace: No muse don't worry we all arrived a couple few minutes ago.

Muse : Glad to hear that! What about the rest?

Gwen: There comes Laura.

LAURA-

Laura: Hello everyone it's really nice to meet you all here after such a long time.

Muse: Oh , Hi Laura. It's great to see you too.

Pixie : Ya same. (smiles)

Georg: What about the others?

Laura: What about Andrew? Where's he?

Horace: He's on his way here, Just a few more minutes.

Laura: OK!

Gwen: Laura, let's go we'll search out our seats inside?

Muse: No wait. I'll go and check out the seats. You girls wait here. You come, Pixie.

Pixie: Ya sure let's go.

Horace: I'll go and call Drake. (Left)

Pixie: Fine. And what's our box number?

Georg: It's actually 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, and 43.

Gwen: WTF, man!

Pixie: By that, are we sitting separately?

Georg: Yeah, but don't worry. The boxes are next to one another.

While the group discuss about their seats, laura seems a bit concerned.

Laura: Let me go and call Andrew... (Leave)

Georg: Oh look, there she is! Max!

Max: Hello, brothers!

Gwen: Why did you leave when you were already here?

Max: I went to check our tickets.

Gwen: Oh.

Georg: Where's my cousin though?

Max: You're bringing your cousin along?

Georg: Yeah, my mom said only if she'll tag along with me, she's going to allow this trip.

Laura: You're so dependent on your parents, even at this age. Weird.

Gwen: Yes, I heard, Georg. You don't have any jobs, all you do is waste your dad's money!

Georg: Funny, but yeah, I do spend my dad's wealth when he's got it all. Why should I struggle?

Max: Argh, leave it. What about others? Where are they at? The train is about to start!

Georg: Drake and Andrew were to come.

Max: There comes our Andrew.

ANDREW-

Andrew: Where's Horace?

Horace: (walks in) Andrew, I almost got a heart attack! I thought you were going to ditch us.

Georg: So why should that be giving you a heart attack? Not like Andrew attended any of the previous trips we planned. (laughs)

Max: (laughs) I know, right? But fun fact, he planned this one. I was shocked and moved.

Andrew: It's not just me. When did Horace show up to any of your plans?

Horace: But I keep them updated, bro. You literally ghosted them! (Laughs) 😂🤌

Georg: Exactly.

Max: And Horace is doing obstetrics study, so we got him. But you, my boy?

Andrew: alright, My bad.

Georg: ya let's leave it atleast he reached out to us for this trip

Max: Gwen this is Andrew (points out to him)

Gwen: hi Andre.....

LAURA PUSHES GWEN AWAY AND RUNS UPTO HIM-

Laura: oh hi Andrew (with a smile)

Gwen: Ouch!

Andrew: (startled) Oh, hi Laura.

Laura: where were you all these years? I missed you...

Andrew: (takes and deep breath and then)- busy with my astronomy study but how were you all these years?

Laura: (blushes and feeling overwhelm) I am fine and luckily I have become a international model so..

Andrew: Congratulations on that! I saw you on TV at the Miss Universe pageant last year; you placed second, right?

Laura: (embarrassed and defensive) Honestly, I should've placed first, but you know how it is – sometimes politics play a role, and, well, let's just say some people are more... persuasive with their wallets.

Pixie: No but she was pretty too.

Laura: (gives her a rolling eyes)

HORACE-

Horace: Drake informed me he'll be boarding the train at the next station, so let's not wait for him. We should go ahead.

Andrew: Alright, let's get moving.

Georg: Wait, my cousin still hasn't arrived.

Gwen: Who's that petite girl, anyway? (Points out to a figure moving towards them)

Teenage Girl: Your mom.

Georg: Ah, there she is – my cousin Lucie.

Laura: THIS IS GETTING GOOD

Horace: Hi Lucie!

Lucie: Hi Horace, hi Andrew! Heard my bro was right – you two are actually tolerable.

Andrew: Hey kiddo. (smirks)

Gwen: Wait, did she just call me out? Like, literally CALL ME OUT! A min ago??

Laura: Yeah, and you didn't even realize it was a burn. Slick one, kid.

Lucie: (smirks)

Horace: Guys, muse texted – we got seats. Let's roll.

Andrew: Alright, let's go.

Georg: THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!

Lucie: Andrew, you're so hot...

Georg: Um, Lucie?

Andrew: Thanks, kid. (winks) ANDREW WALKS OFF

Lucie: TALL, LIGHT SKIN, GREEK GOD BODY AND HANDSOME – MY DREAM GUY!

Laura: Your cousin's got spunk, Georg!

Lucie: Better than being a plastic. ANYWAY...

HORACE JUST WALKS AWAY LIKE HE DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING

Laura: EXCUSE ME?! DID SHE JUST SAY THAT TO ME?!

Gwen: How dare she?!

Georg: Sorry, guys. Lucie's a bit of a wild child.

INSIDE -

Lucie: Alright, we have three boxes. The first one has 2 seats, the second one has 5, and the last one has 3 seats left.

Muse: So, guys, how are we going to be seated?

Lucie: Oh, hi cutie. I am Georg's cousin. (Smiles flirtatiously)

Pixie: Little girl, he's taken. Be careful with the flirting.

Lucie: (rolls her eyes, disappointed) Anyway, what about the sitting arrangements?

Horace: If anyone wants a change, just let me know. Everyone else, listen up for the sitting plan.

Laura: Alright.

Horace: The first box: Georg and Drake. The second one: me, Andrew, Laura, Muse, and Lucie.

Lucie: Cool.

Pixie: But I want to sit next to Muse!

Laura: No, it's final. The arrangements won't change.

Gwen: No, I also want to sit with Laura.

Laura: Gwen, SHUT UP! (serious face)

Gwen: (scared) Whoa, chill...

Laura: I think the arrangements are perfect. I don't mind. (smiles graciously)

Andrew: Still, I don't think we should separate the couples. I'll just move to the next box.

Muse: No, Andrew, you don't have to.

Lucie: Oh, come on, guys, use your heads! We still have 3 empty seats left in box 2.

Horace: Those aren't ours.

Georg: No problem, we'll just crash the party. (laughs)

Andrew: Not happening. No way.

Horace: Yes, Georg, don't even think about it.

Pixie: (sulking) Alright, fine. I'll sit separately.

Muse: (sad) I don't want to upset Pixie. She needs some quality time with me.

Georg: (jokingly) You guys can hang out all day and still need THE NIGHT? Get a grip.

Muse: (sighs)

Laura: Let's not debate this further.

Muse: Fine, I don't have a problem with the arrangements either.

Pixie: Fine, me too.

Max: What about me?

Horace: You, Pixie, and Chen go to the third box.

Gwen: It's Gwen... (embarrassed)

Horace: Oh, sorry about that.

Andrew: Is everyone okay with this?

EVERYONE AGREES.

Laura: (blushes while looking at Andrew)

ALL ARRANGED

ARRANGEMENTS IN THE BOX

○second box-

UPPER ROW LEFT - HORACE 31

MIDDLE - LUCIE 32

LOWER ROW - ANDREW 33

UPPER ROW RIGHT - MUSE 34

MID - LAURA 35

LOWER - 36 left

ALSO TWO FRONT ROW SEATS EMPTY 37 AND 38

○1st box (29,30)

FRONT ROWS

UPPER - GEORG

LOWER - DRAKE

○third box (41,42,43)

UPPER - PIXIE

MID - GWEN

LOWER - MAX

ALL ARRANGED

Andrew: Horace I need to give my dad a call. I'll be at the train gate.

Horace: Yeah sure, take your time, andrew.

Laura: (worried) Andrew, the train will start moving in 5-10 minutes. Be careful at the train gate.

Andrew: Yeah, I'll keep that in mind, Laura. Thanks for caring.

ANDREW LEFT

Lucie: why do you act so pick me around andrew? Not like you really care!

Laura: He's my friend ofcourse I'LL CARE!!

Lucie: Doesn't seems like a friend.

Muse: I love how you girls have the energy and talent to argue literally everywhere.

Pixie (from her seat) : Muse, mind your own buisness and stop interfering with other girls.

Lucie: (laughs) your girlfriend is the jealous type ig.

Laura: (Taunting and complaining) Now laugh, muse. HE'S INSULTING YOUR GIRLFRIEND TOO 🥰.

Lucie: No, I didn't, It was....

Horace: Guys, be quite. I am trying to study here.

Lucie: And why are you doing that?

Laura: He's been studying obstetrics. ofcourse, he has to study literally everywhere.

Muse: Then let him! why are you girls bothering her?

Lucie: Alright, cool, we won't bother him. what profession are you in, Muse?

Muse: Investment banker.

Lucie: Ooo rich.. (smirks)

They all chat and laugh in the meantime-

ANDREW-

Andrew: Yes, dad, I am on my way. Inform mom about this, she's calling me, but the network is slow here. Tell her not to worry, it's just a small trip!

Andrew's dad: No, son, enjoy as much as possible. Don't worry about me and your mother. Just make sure, if you come to bruch, Visit us.

Andrew: (smile) ofcourse, Dad. I'll come visit you. Just tell mom to not worry about me.

Andrew's mom: HOW CAN I NOT?

Andrew's dad: Son, he snatched the phone from me.

Andrew's mom: Arey, give it back to me!(phone)

Andrew: (laughs happily) mom?

Andrew's mom: Son, I miss you so much. when will you come back?

Andrew: (calmly in a sweet tone) I'll be back in no time, mom, don't worry.

Andrew's dad: Yes, son, we both Miss you so much. It's been years since I've seen your face...

Andrew's mom: Yes, all you do is send us money every month. Do you think you can buy us with your money?

Andrew: No, mom, not in my weirdest dreams I would think that. Don't worry I'll be back real quick.

Andrew's mom: MY ADORABLE BABY. I'll wait for you. 😭❣️

Andrew: By the way, any information on coke?

Andrew's dad: (sad tone) Son, are you still searching for her?

Andrew: How could I not! (Sighs)

Andrew's mom: She even became Miss universe last year. I saw her on Tv.

Andrew's dad: Yes, and just when we went to her parents to convey the message, they said they already knew!

Andrew: So didn't they contact her then?

Andrew's mom: I know, right? strange. They said they want her to live her life and that they won't be puppeting her anymore.

Andrew: (too stunned to speak)

Andrew's dad: Her parents cry everyday and watch her shows all the time.....poor them. (Sadly)

Andrew's mom: They said they're still waiting for her to come home.

Andrew: (sad signs) is that so, mom?

Andrew's mom: Yes, son. If you find her anywhere, Bring her home, okay? I miss her too; she's like a daughter to me..

Andrew: Don't worry, mom. I'll bring her back, I promise.

Andrew's dad: I know you've been traumatized since your friend left without a notice but Andrew you gotta live your life too.

Andrew: Dad... She's my..

CALL ENDS DUE TO POOR CONNECTION

Andrew: Oh, the network's gone.

DRAKE STEPS IN-

Drake: Hi , buddy.

Andrew: Oh, drake, you're here? I thought you'd be coming to the next station!

Drake: I ran all the way here. Or else it will take 5 more minutes to arrive to my station.

Andrew: Well, that's not really great.

TRAIN STOPS TO A STATION

Drake: Let's go, Andrew. We'll join the others.

Andrew: Yes, come on, let's move. (gets pushed from behind)

Drake: Are you okay, Andrew?

Andrew: (turns back)

Unknown: Oh, I'm so sorry...

Andrew: (looks at her stunned)

Drake: Oh, you're that Miss Universe...

Unknown: Yes, I'm Candace. Nice to meet you, and I'm really sorry about that...

Andrew: No worries, it's fine. (Blank)

Candace: I'll be on my way, then. Oh wait, do you guys know where seat 37 is?

Andrew: That's on our block.

Drake: Great, come on. We'll escort you.

Candace: Thank you so much for your help.

ON THE BLOCK-

Pixie: Oh, Drake, you're here?

Drake: Yeah.

Laura: Andrew, you're back?

Candace: (hesitates)

Horace: Drake, you're supposed to be sitting with Georg, not here. I think I forgot to send you the seat number. My bad!

Drake: Actually, you did send it to me. (exhaling smoke) I just came to drop this lovely lady off.

Muse: Oh, who's she?

Candace: Hi everyone, I'm Candace, and I'll be sitting in seat 37 with y'all. (smiling)

Horace: Are you the Miss Universe from last year? I think I've seen you before.

Muse: OMG, I know her! (excited)

Laura: So what? Why is she here? (Jealous)

Candace: Oh, hi Laura. You're the one who placed second, right?

Lucie: OMG, did she just rub it in her face? (amused, laughing)

Drake: (looks at Laura with a hint of concern)

Laura: You're so proud of your first place, right? The one you got after allegedly bribing the judges? That's rich coming from you! (bitterly, accusingly)

Candace: (smirks, unfazed) Did I?

Andrew: Enough, Laura. That's rude. (sternly)

Horace: Don't mind her, Candace. She's just not in the mood. (soothingly)

Lucie: Ooo, things are getting spicy here! (entertained)

Laura: (rolls her eyes, annoyed)

Candace: No, that's totally fine. I won't judge, since I never felt the pain of being second after all. (confidently grins)

Lucie: (hooting) OMG, DIVA, DIVA! SHE'S SUCH A COOL DIVA! (excitedly)

Pixie: (laughs, entertained)

Drake: (smirks, impressed)

ANDREW EXITS

Candace: (takes her seat, smiling)

Max: She literally roasted you, Laura.

Laura: (irritated) Why are you and Pixie here? Go sit in your seat.

Pixie: It's not night yet. I'll sit here next to Muse for now.

Max: By the way, you're really stunning. I think you actually deserved Miss Universe.

Drake: Agree (smiles) (Moves back to his seat)

Candace: Thanks, that's so nice of you.

Lucie: Candace, you're actually cool. Speaking of the truth, I love your runway walks! You're definitely my favorite.

Laura: Such a LOSER fan girl. (irritated and jealous)

Candace: Aww, that's so nice of you, Lucie. I appreciate that.

Lucie: Thanks, Candace. And shut up, Laura - I smell burning. (Rolls her eyes)

Max: Why don't we start by introducing ourselves to her?

Muse: Sounds good, no problem.

SCENE CUTS BACK TO DRAKE

Georg: Hi, buddy!

Drake: Hey, Georg, how's it going?

Georg: All good! How have you been?

Drake: Nothing much, just busy with some movies.

Georg: What's your next one?

Drake: It's going to be a fantasy horror.

Georg: Lol, I thought you only do romance movies.

Drake: It is, romantic. Though.

Georg: Okay, fine. Where's Andrew?

Drake: He went back to call someone.

Georg: Oh.

ANDREW'S SIDE-

Andrew: (looks outside the train gate window)

Stranger: Excuse me...

Andrew: Oh... (moves aside)

Stranger: If you don't mind, can I ask if this is the Sleeper Express Chime Train?

Andrew: No problem, yes, it is.

Stranger: I'm sorry, but I'm actually lost, and the train has started. Could you please help me with my seat?

Andrew: Yeah, sure.

Candace: CHARLOTTE?! (runs to hug her)

Andrew: (confused)

Stranger (Charlotte): Oh, Candace, if it weren't you, I would've panicked.

Candace: I'm so glad you came! It's been years since I last saw you!

Charlotte: Same, YA! I MISS YOU A LOT!

Andrew: Girls, the train is moving, it's not safe to stand here.

Candace: Oh, Andrew, actually, I wanted to say thanks.

Andrew: Umm... if it's for helping you find your seat, then no worries. Anyone should.

Candace: You're still as kind as before. (smiles)

Andrew: Hm?

Charlotte: I think you guys should talk. I'll get back to my seat.

Candace: No, I'll come with you. You'll get lost again. We'll talk sometime later, Andrew, okay?

Andrew: Yeah, sure.

ALL THREE GETS BACK TO THERE SEATS

Georg: It's so nice, we're getting female seatmates.

Horace: Andrew, you're back?

Andrew: Yes.

Laura: Andrew, why are you coming back with girls everytime? Do you know them?

Andrew: You already know Candace. The next one is her friend.

Lucie: Oh, I think I know the 2nd one too...

Charlotte: The clothes you're wearing are from my brand, sweetie.

(EVERYONE IS SHOCKED)

Muse: What the...? Is this a celeb meetup? (stunned)

Lucie: OMG, YES. THAT'S YOU. THE FASHION DESIGNER.

Laura: Wait, for real? This is a famous brand, though?

Horace: Guys, let them adjust. I think you're making them uncomfortable with a bunch of questions all at once!

Charlotte: (laughs) Don't worry, we'll discuss it all later. Although, it's great to meet such friendly seatmates here.

Horace: (smiles) Make yourself comfortable here.

Gwen: (looks at Charlotte with a bitchy face)

Laura: Leave it, Gwen.

SCENE FOCUSED ON-

Candace: Gotta tell you a lot, Charlotte! I MISSED YOU A LOT, BESTIE!

Charlotte: Same, babygirl, I missed you so much! You just dipped without a heads up, I was lowkey freaking out.

Candace: I'm sorry, Charlotte. I'll explain everything to you.

Charlotte: Are you going to Bruch?

Candace: Yes, and I can understand if you don't wanna join me, but since you're on the train, I have something important to tell you.

Charlotte: What do you mean, not join you? I'm going to Bruch too.

Candace: Wait, what, really?

Charlotte: Yes, I've made up my mind. I'll never make my parents suffer anymore for me. They've done a lot for me; I can't just leave them.

Candace: (shocked) But Charlotte...

Charlotte: After all, they're my parents. I know they'll forgive me. I've already hurt them a lot; I ain't gonna do it more.

Candace: So, you're really gonna listen to them and marry the dude they picked out for you? Oh, not to mention the arranged marriage?

Charlotte: (sighs) I'll see whatever happens; I'll face it. I just can't live in shadows anymore. They're my parents.

Candace: You're really brave, Charlotte. (smiles at her)

Charlotte: What about you, Candace? Did you make up your mind to visit your parents again?

Candace: Umm...

(Muse interrupts)

Muse: Hey, Candace. And... Charlotte!

Muse: Hey, guys! We're playing a game. Want to join us?

Candace: I think I need a little rest. How about Charlotte joins you instead?

Drake: Candace?

Candace: Oh, hi Drake.

Drake: Is everything okay?

Candace: Yes.. I am fine.

Muse: Then come play with us. It'll lift your mood.

Candace: Okay, fine... I'll join you guys. (forced smile)

Charlotte: What's the game about, though?

Horace: It's a horror game suggested by Max. She'll explain the rules.

Max: Alright, has anyone played the TikTok game before?

Candace: I have. (glances at Andrew)

Andrew: (looks at her skeptically) I think Candace and I need to talk.

Laura: Why?

Candace: (smiles)

Horace: Alright, you two go have a chat. We'll discuss the game in the meantime.

(Candace and Andrew exit)

Laura: (makes a worried face)

Charlotte: I think I've heard of this game before...

Georg: Yeah, I've played it before!

Lucie: I think everyone has.

Laura: I haven't... Can anyone explain it to me?



Lucie: If you don't know how to play, then don't join us.

Georg: Lucie?

Laura: Georg, keep your cousin away from me or something really bad will happen to her. (provoked)

(A stranger walks in)

Stranger: Excuse me, kids.

Muse: (scared) OMG, who's this?!

Pixie: Muse, it's just an old lady. Stop overreacting.

Drake: (looks at her) Hmm?

Laura: Who are you???

Stranger: I'll be getting off at the next station. If you don't mind, can I join in on your game?

Max: You're going to play the TikTok game with us?? (confused)

Stranger: Yes, I'm familiar with that game.

Charlotte: Aunty, come have a seat. We'll all play together.

Stranger: (laughs) You're such a kind kid, thank you.

Lucie: Save it for later, oldie. The main thing is that we can't play with older people.



Laura: Lucie, stop it. Don't be rude. Aunty, you can play with us.

Max: Laura, we don't know her.

Drake: No, but I don't have a problem with her. She can join us.

Horace: I don't mind either. (smiles)

Stranger: I'll be your guide in this game.

Georg: Aunty, you should start with an introduction, I guess.

Stranger: You can call me Granny, although my name is Lima. It's nice to meet such talented kids.

Lucie: Alright, Lima.

Pixie: Lucie, it's Miss Lima. Show some respect.

Lucie: You're not going to teach me that.

Muse: OMG, guys, stop.

Miss Lima: Should we start playing?

(Another stranger walks in)

Drake: Oh, Brad?

Brad: Hello, Drake.

Horace: Drake, you know him?



Drake: Oh, I met him on the station. We were both late and almost missed it, so we ran to catch the train.

Brad: Oh, by the way, you're sitting here? Actually, we're sitting in the same block.

Horace: What's your seat?

Brad: It's 36.

Lucie: Cool!

Max: We were playing a horror game. How about you join us?

Pixie: Yes, that would be great!

Miss Lima: (smiles)

Brad: Umm, yeah, sure, if it's okay with you guys?

Laura: Fine, now let's explain the game to him.

SCENE SWITCH-

Andrew: Why did you do that?

Candace: Do what?

Andrew: You're Coke... right? (her nickname)



Candace: (laughs) oh, so you found out!

Andrew: I'm really serious about this, Candace. Answer me.

Candace: (sighs) Yes I am. I recognised you on the first meet too.

Andrew: (pauses, his eyes locked intensely on hers) ...

Candace: (sad) See, don't ask me why I did this or why I did that. I really can't answer you right now and I'll understand if you don't wanna talk to me after what I did..

(Andrew wraps his arms around her, pulling her into a warm, tender hug. The moment is filled with a sense of longing and nostalgia)

Andrew: I missed you... (his voice is muffled against her shoulder, but it's filled with a deep emotion)

Candace: (shocked and confused, but also feeling a sense of relief and comfort) ...

Andrew: Let's go back to Bruch.

Candace: Wait... (Gently pushes him aside)

Andrew: Candace don't tell me you don't want to go back...

Candace: Andrew.. I can't.. atleast for now..



Andrew: Candace please. Your parents are waiting for you.

Candace: Andrew, we'll talk about that later.

Andrew: No I can't let you go again! You have to come with me Candace!

Candace: Andrew Stop!

Andrew: (shouts) Candace please.

Candace: .....

The argument starts-

Andrew: You said you'd be heading off to Bruch? That's what you told me.

Candace: Yes, I am going there, but not to meet my family. Can't you just leave it alone?

Andrew: Candace, that doesn't make any sense. What's going on?

Candace: If this is all you want to talk about, then I am sorry, I have to end this conversation right now.

Andrew: But Coke, Your parents?

Candace: (walks off)

(Andrew following closely behind)

Andrew: Candace, wait! You can't be doing this to all of us again!



Candace: Yeah sure, I've been hurting y'all but that's how it is, leave me alone.

Charlotte: Oh, you guys are back?

Horace: This is Brad...

Andrew: Save it for later, I'm tired right now.

Horace: (looks worried)

Laura: (looks at Andrew and Candace suspiciously)

Lucie: Oh, old hag, start the game already.

Miss Lima: Alright. The TikTok game starts now.

Pixie: Where's the Lika board?

Max: We'll play it on our phones.

Georg: Should I download it?

Max: Don't worry, I already have it. Let's start.

Muse: Cool.

Miss Lima: I have the board.

Max: Oh, she got the real board??

Miss Lima: Yes. (smiles, takes out the board)

Horace: (looks at the board)

Miss Lima: This game is played in teams of two. You all should be divided.

Laura: Explain the game to me?



Miss Lima: Since I'm the guide, I'll provide you with tasks, and after completing all the tasks, you can talk to spirits on the Lika board.

Laura: And who's going to believe that?

Lucie: Oldie's got a frozen brain, ig (laughs)

Gwen: Hey, granny, act your age. Don't be so immature.

Candace: I don't think that's the right way to talk to anyone.

Charlotte: Leave it, Candace.

Lucie: She wasn't wrong, though. This granny's brain works like some zombie ate half of it. (laughs) I mean, full.

Drake: Enough, Lucie.

Horace: Sorry, Miss Lima. Don't take it to heart; they're still too young to understand anything.

Miss Lima: (smiles) No problem, son.

Lucie: Too young??

Georg: We should start already.

Max: Who's going to divide the teams?

Laura: Let Miss Lima do it.



Miss Lima: Okay, without wasting a second... Laura and Brad, Charlotte and Horace, Muse and Lucie, Pixie and Georg, Candace and Andrew, and Max and Gwen. Final.

Georg: What about Drake?

Miss Lima: He'll remain neutral to everyone and can join whoever he wants.

Muse: That's straight-up favoritism.

Andrew: I'm not playing, ma'am.

Miss Lima: (smiles) Everyone here needs to play!

Laura: Yes, Andrew, come join us!

Gwen: She's not on your team.

Laura: Oh, really, Auntie??????

Lucie: She let that old lady choose the partners, and look at the decisions now!

Laura: No, no, Miss Lima, change partners right now! This is wrong!!!

Miss Lima: Why? I picked the best partners.

Georg: Ignore her, Miss Lima.

Candace: I think we should start playing.



Horace: Andrew, are you playing with us?

Muse: He seems tired, but if he doesn't, who's going to be paired up with Candace?

Max: Drake, obviously.

Laura: Yes, and Andrew will be with me.

Miss Lima: The teams won't change; either Candace plays alone or with Andrew.

Drake: I don't have any problems being paired up with Candace, though.

Lucie: Sure you don't, but as Miss Lima said, the partners won't change, so...

Pixie: Why am I not getting any time to spend with my boyfriend? Weird!

Gwen: Destiny.

Lucie: (laughs) Looks like destiny wants Pixie to be with Georg.

Georg: LUCIE?

Lucie: What?

Muse: (stunned silence)

Miss Lima: (smiles)

Brad: I thought Georg and Pixie were a couple; they seem close. I could've never guessed it'd be Muse with Pixie.



Max: Yeah, same.

Gwen: Even I thought that at first.

Muse: Cut the crap. Are you playing with us, Andrew?

Horace: (looks at Andrew and signals him to play)

Andrew: (deep sigh) I'm in. Let's play.

(The game starts, and Miss Lima begins mumbling something on the Lika board)

Max: What is she up to?

Gwen: She's crazy!

Charlotte: And scary....

Miss Lima: It's done. (Takes out a huge box of powder, colored red)

Lucie: What's that?

Miss Lima: This is the task. (Starts explaining.)

(Everyone is confused)

Miss Lima: First, Brad and Laura will take a round through the whole train and drop this powder everywhere. (Draws a line with it.)

Laura: Okay, just because I've been respecting you a lot lately doesn't mean you're going to pay me back like this. Ain't no way I am doing that!



Miss Lima: A game's a game, sweetheart. It's this or that.

Brad: Weird.

Drake: What's weird? You've got to do your part of the task, buddy. Nothing weird about it.

Laura: No, it's all time-consuming. I don't want to do that!

Andrew: Miss Lima, I think Laura can't do it. Maybe Brad and Drake should do it together instead?

Laura: (flattered)

Gwen: Omg, so caring. (Smiles, looking at Laura.)

Candace: Yes, and I can join if you want?

Drake: If Candace joins, I'm in?!

Pixie: I smell a connection between the new girl and Drake, lol. (Laughs)

Drake: (smiles) Don't ship it. I'm just a fan, and she's out of my league, so?!

Laura: (rolls her eyes)



Horace: Guys, let's just perform our task for now without complaining, can we?

Miss Lima: Drake can join them if he wants, but Candace can't... without Andrew.

Drake: Then Brad and Laura, you guys proceed.

Brad: Yeah, sure, should we, Laura?

Laura: NO, I DON'T WANT TO!!

Lucie: Now, you're being a brat. Come on!

Laura: Oh, please. You don't call me that!

Drake: Fine, I'll go instead of Laura.

Gwen: Make Laura and Andrew perform a task together.

Georg: Exactly! It will be easy for them.

Max: No, Laura is good with Brad!

Lucie: Yes, agree.

Laura: No, I am good with Andrew!!

Horace: Guys, be fast! Let's not waste our time. Others are waiting for their turn too!

Drake: Fine, let's go.

(Drake and Brad leave)

Miss Lima: Pint your finger here on the board, Max. (smiles)

Max: Okay... Oh, the board is moving by itself! WOW! What technology!

Georg: Now I am scared. (Sarcastically)

Candace: Wait, for real, Max?

Max: Yup, darling. SO COOL.

Andrew: (Looks at the board.)

Miss Lima: It says "thread".

Pixie: Thread?

Miss Lima: Yes, it signifies that we need to knot the thread towards the train gate of the last box.

Muse: And who's going to do that?

Miss Lima: Georg and Pixie.

Muse: (sighs.)

Max: Don't be down, Muse. It's okay. (laughs)

(Everyone laughs)

Pixie: I'll be back, baby. Don't worry. Come on, Georg.

Georg: (Takes the thread and leaves with Pixie.)

Laura: This is getting boring. (Hears a scream)

Laura: WTF? (scared.)

Miss Lima: Those are the spirits screaming. Don't worry, Laura.

Muse: The what???

(Andrew and Horace look at each other)

Candace: Nice trick, grandma. (smiles.)

Charlotte: It's a trick... right? (Voice trembling, clearly scared)

Miss Lima: (smiles)