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Abby explains that Sargeant [[Sharding Klondike]] is forty-one years old, is married to [[Melanie (The Room)|Melanie]], has two children and that her favourite food is [[honey-bread]]. Abby goes on to explain that Sharding is about to become the one billionth person to die in the War. Just like Sharding, Abby explains that many of those fighting in the War fantasise about living on the pale, pink moon above, considering life below to be unfair. | Abby explains that Sargeant [[Sharding Klondike]] is forty-one years old, is married to [[Melanie (The Room)|Melanie]], has two children and that her favourite food is [[honey-bread]]. Abby goes on to explain that Sharding is about to become the one billionth person to die in the War. Just like Sharding, Abby explains that many of those fighting in the War fantasise about living on the pale, pink moon above, considering life below to be unfair. | ||
In the lecture hall, Abby | In the lecture hall, Abby getting information on the War and the moon. She calls upon her military aide, [[Kronchev]], to explain why no-one ever tried to claim the moon when it lacked any defences. He goes on to answer that it would be a waste of material and funds, to which Abby retorts that maybe someone would want a moonbase one day. The population of the moon, known as Moonies, are now at a population of around twenty thousand people split into three communities. Abby orders Kronchev to launch missiles and kills all the people on the moon. | ||
At some point previously, Abby and Zara arrive in a muddy field. They get rounded on by a big, territorial lizard creature. Zara is excited as it could potentially be the last of its kind. Abby does not share that interest, and quickly points out that the reason they were suddenly vanished in the history books were from the nuclear missiles that were about to hit the surface of the planet. At the last second, Zara convinces Abby to try to save the lizard creature by absorbing the blast of the missiles, that Zara has now nicknamed Chris. | At some point previously, Abby and Zara arrive in a muddy field. They get rounded on by a big, territorial lizard creature. Zara is excited as it could potentially be the last of its kind. Abby does not share that interest, and quickly points out that the reason they were suddenly vanished in the history books were from the nuclear missiles that were about to hit the surface of the planet. At the last second, Zara convinces Abby to try to save the lizard creature by absorbing the blast of the missiles, that Zara has now nicknamed Chris. | ||
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In their bunks, Abby and Cormorant rest up and take food pills. They decide to share a shower. Abby is still trying to get used to her newfound youth and mobility. Cormorant joyously celebrates how they survived their first shift. Meanwhile, in their common room, a guard explains to Zara and Slink that they must work extra hard in tomorrow's shift if they wish their tribunal to have a positive outcome. They go to their sleeping quarters. Slink takes this opportunity to explain to Abby that as a child she was tortured by the Gloit, who carved a tale into her skin about a Gloit peasant murdering one of her kind. Zara is appalled that this war is potentially based upon a fairy tale, but Slink makes it well known that when she was hostage, not everyone survived. | In their bunks, Abby and Cormorant rest up and take food pills. They decide to share a shower. Abby is still trying to get used to her newfound youth and mobility. Cormorant joyously celebrates how they survived their first shift. Meanwhile, in their common room, a guard explains to Zara and Slink that they must work extra hard in tomorrow's shift if they wish their tribunal to have a positive outcome. They go to their sleeping quarters. Slink takes this opportunity to explain to Abby that as a child she was tortured by the Gloit, who carved a tale into her skin about a Gloit peasant murdering one of her kind. Zara is appalled that this war is potentially based upon a fairy tale, but Slink makes it well known that when she was hostage, not everyone survived. | ||
On their second day, Abby and Cormorant are visited in their field by Judge Engin. Despite Abby's furrow not being straight, the judge deems it a reward for them to do it again but with the aide of a machine. She takes her leave. | On their second day, Abby and Cormorant are visited in their field by Judge Engin. Despite Abby's furrow not being straight, the judge deems it a reward for them to do it again but with the aide of a machine. She takes her leave. Cormorant falls ill almost immediately, coughing up blood. Back in the mine, Zara and Slink argue about being a member of the community. Slink refuses to be a part of their [[indoctrination]], and wishes to escape. | ||
While taking Cormorant to the medical bay, she is suddenly shocked to find that Cormorant was faking it all along. He is, in fact, using this charade to get them to Mineshaft Forty-Two to find Zara. In the distance, a guard tells them to stop or she shoots. Cormorant knows that if they run, the guard will shoot them dead. Abby states that it all depends on how desparate Cormorant is to escape. | |||
Zara and Slink have been climbing for a while, trying to escape. Slink, who is ahead of Zara, suddenly becomes aware of another person ahead of her, in a level passageway. Slink rushes off to investigate, leaving Zara to clamber after her. As she's about to fall, Zara is met by Abby. Now together, Zara points out that Cormorant and Slink both worked together to save her life, much to their disagreement. Zara explains that ending the War could be equally as simple. | |||
Abby and Zara try to use their powers to force both of them to agree to a ceasefire and an end to the War, but the two Generals are unaffected. In a huff, Zara gives up all attempts at ever trying to end this War and sends Slink back. Before sending Cormorant back, Abby comes up with a plan. | |||
Abby, taking over from Cormorant, has just ordered Kronchev to launch the missiles at the moon. Cormorant then awakens from his induced sleep. Kronchev informs Cormorant that the missiles are not programmed to be disabled, leaving Abby to explain that there's only one person who can help now - Slink. Cormorant needs Slink's help to blow the missiles out of the sky, thus saving the twenty thousand people on the moon. Slink and Cormorant both know that to lock onto the missiles, Cormorant will need to release his codes, leaving him somewhat defenseless. However, Cormorant is too stubborn and refuses, allowing all inhabitant of the moon to die, live on global television. | |||
Back at the eatery, they order breakfast. Abby thinks they were in the right to at least try, even if they fail. Mysteriously, Abby informs their waitress that herself and Zara have magical powers and is offering her anything. The waitress simply wants them to end a war - any war, before going off to get her toast. Abby informs Zara that the War will end in under a minute, leaving Zara mystified. | |||
It becomes apparent that Abby has given Cormorant the co-ordinates for this tiny café in this tiny village of retirees. If Cormorant truly regrets her actions, she will work together with Slink to avenge the people of the moon by sending missiles to café. Indeed, the missiles can be heard approaching. Abby gives Zara a choice - let it happen, or get involved. Zara is left thinking what she wants to do as she watches Marcella buttering their toast. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
