[VICTOR is now wearing a different Thanksgiving sweater, smiling.]
VICTOR: Good morning, Squall's End! And welcome to the show. Your one stop for all the latest gossip, weather, sports, and more!
VICTOR: Well, I hope you all have had wonderful dinners with your loved ones along or at least plan to.
VICTOR: The Community Center dinner was a hit! And praised very highly by not only our volunteers but also our diners. In fact, the community center is considering doing the same for Christmas. Wouldn't that be delightful?
VICTOR: Sadly, this weeks broadcast will be short. Family comes first after all. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
VICTOR: Have a wonderful and safe day, Squall's End! Tune in next time!
[VICTOR is now wearing a Thanksgiving sweater, smiling.]
VICTOR: Good morning, Squall's End! And welcome to the show. Your one stop for all the latest gossip, weather, sports, and more!
VICTOR: It's almost time for the holidays! Yes, that means Thanksgiving is just right around the corner. The day when we get to celebrate what we are thankful that the Void have given us to defend ourselves from the humans that once tried to invade our area!
VICTOR: Thankful for the teeth we were given to tear them apart. Thankful for the claws we were given to dig into their soft flesh. Thankful for the-
[The recording violently fizzes out. It returns to normal.]
VICTOR: But! We're also thankful for our families and friends. The people we can rely on! Our districts, too. We have our community to rely on each other, too.
VICTOR: And in light of the upcoming dinners we'll all be endulging ourselves in, the community center is happy to provide a wonderful safe meal for those in terrible homes.
VICTOR: If you would prefer not to handle your in-laws or extended family, and can't exactly murder them, come down to the Community Center! Our dear friends at Oddity are providing wonderful Thanksgiving meals. There, you may even find new friends!
[VICTOR shuffles their papers around.]
VICTOR: Oh! I almost forgot to mention. I received a letter from a new resident, currently residing in the downtown motel. Let's see...
[VICTOR reads over the letter, their face slowly falling.]
VICTOR: Oh, dear... Seems he is trapped.. Well, that's ok. Uh.. I should, um.. Report this. In the meantime, let's have a few ads.
[The screen switches.]
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[The screen switches back to VICTOR, who seems uneasy but still smiling.]
VICTOR: Well, um... We wish everyone safe holidays and happy families. And remember, report to the local police or mayor if your in-laws begin talking about forbidden topics!
VICTOR: Have a wonderful and safe day, Squall's End! Tune in next time!
[The screen fades to black. Shuffling.]
VICTOR: Cut the cameras.
INTERN LIN: You didn't report him, did you?
VICTOR: No. I... I can't. I couldn't. Not with this. Just... Let's just go.
INTERN LIN, off camera: Mr. Valor, we're on the air.
VICTOR: Oh!
[VICTOR quickly puts away their phone and sets aside their coffee, clearing their throat.]
VICTOR: Good morning, Squall's End! And welcome to the show. Your one stop for all the latest gossip, weather, sports, and more!
VICTOR: Now in some light news, a new bakery opened up in town. It's ran by two of our lovely dears, Ms. Giggles and Ms. Nasus. I personally am quite excited to see what sweet treats they make!
[VICTOR shuffles the papers on the desk.]
VICTOR: Mayor Henrick recently held a press conference, following the recent the recent submissions for humans to come and live amongst us all. Wouldn't that be nice?
VICTOR: Voting for this to pass will be decided soon, so be on the lookout for more on this as it develops.
[A door opens off camera.]
INTERN LIN: Uh, Mr. Valor? Jessica's on the line.
VICTOR: Oh! How wonderful!
[A screen pops up with a light purple skinned woman, microphone in one hand. Her void-like eyes seem to brighten upon realizing she was on screen.]
JESSICA: This is field reporter Jessica Mooreland, and I am here outside the local church as Father Bozo is getting taken away by the police.
JESSICA: According to witnesses, 20 children between the ages of 10 - 13 were found mutilated in the church's basement. It is said to be quite a gruesome sight. The parents say the priest deserves 10 consecutive life sentences in prison while others say death row. Back to you, Victor!
[The screen disappears and VICTOR seems a tad shocked.]
VICTOR: W-well then. That was quite the news there, Jessica. I personally agree with the others who say death row! But, I suppose we'll see what the court chooses.
VICTOR: Now a look into traffic!
VICTOR: It seems like traffic is smooth today here in the Commercial District. Luckily, no construct as of yet. Though be prepared later in the week as there will be start of re-fixing our sidewalks.
VICTOR: Well, another day in Squall's End. I wish you all safety and best of luck during your day to day jobs and errands. Have a great day, Squall's End!
DR. MORRISON: Ah, good morning, Mr. Wilston. You seem more rested than our last meeting. Are you.. Ready to finally talk about your time in Squall's End?
[Sigh. Shifting.]
JEREMY: Alright, yeah. I think... I think I'm ready..
JEREMY: I don't exactly remembered how I even got there. I.. It was late one night and I was taking a walk. I needed to clear my head after a rough day from work-
DR. MORRISON: And where did you work exactly?
JEREMY: Oh, I worked over at the Grand Oak Library. I... I still work there.
[Pencil against paper]
DR. MORRISON: Ah, right. Sorry, continue.
JEREMY: It's fine.
JEREMY: I was taking a walk. It wasn't raining but it was cool out. There wasn't anyone out and it was fairly quiet.
[Silence. Pencil against paper stops.]
JEREMY: Then I saw this weird door. It.. It's hard to explain. It wasn't small, but it wasn't huge. Kind of like the door at a mall. It glowed a bright white. Like it was beckoning.
JEREMY: And I went in. It was a stupid decision, but I was just curious. Too curious. After I went through, I was at this sort of... [Struggles to find words] Train station. Like a subway. There were weird people, too. The door was gone. So I was essentially trapped there.
DR. MORRISON: And this is when you met him, right?
JEREMY: Kind of. I saw him through one of the TVs playing. It was a weather report, I think.
JEREMY: He was quite.. tall and lean. Lanky, almost. And his hair was... Fluffy looking. Like if you touched a cow. Or a cat who had just gotten washed and dried. The only weird thing about him were his eyes...
JEREMY: There were 5. Two under his normal eyes and one.. on his forehead. Each blacked out, like... Like an endless void.
[Silence.]
DR. MORRISON: You mentioned in one of our earlier meetings that you recorded the broadcasts when you were gone, is that correct?
JEREMY: Yeah. They only had VHS there.
DR. MORRISON: Do you still have them?
JEREMY: ...Yeah. Yeah, I do.
[Click. Recording Ends.]
[Click.]
[Theme music plays.]
[The TV takes a second before the show begins.]
[VICTOR is humming, waiting.]
VICTOR: Good morning, Squall's End! And welcome to the show. Your one stop for all the latest gossip, weather, sports, and more!
VICTOR: Now, I'm sure you've all heard about the recent press conference from our beloved Mayor Dewer. About the upcoming laws and the recent... Infestations. But, rest assured, dear watchers! We'll keep you updated as the day progresses. Or week.
[VICTOR tilts his head, smiling.]
VICTOR: Just moments ago, the door connecting our two realities was just opened! Allowing us to venture among the humans and just enjoy seeing our dear old friends.
VICTOR: But, alas, the time has strucked midnight and the door has closed. Such a shame. Wish it could last longer, but, we must not break our promises.
VICTOR: Remember! Just another 5 years until it opens again! Oh, how time flies~
[VICTOR shuts his eyes for a moment, and his face drops.]
VICTOR: Oh, my... Well, watchers, this just in.
VICTOR: A woman was found dead in Kings Corner Park, her vital organs missing.
VICTOR: The local police have identified her as Ms. Sparkles. Her organs were missing with her stomach and head cut open. Her brain was missing as were her eyes. She has burns all over her body with pieces of flesh missing.
VICTOR: If anybody has a lead to who could be behind this, please contact the local police.
[VICTOR opens his eyes again and sighs.]
VICTOR: Such a shame... Ms. Sparkles was such a sweetheart. She will be missed. And, to the friends and family of Ms. Sparkles, we give our condolences.
[Silence.]
[VICTOR smiles again.]
VICTOR: In lighter news, let's go to the weather. Intern Lin?
[Weather music plays.]
[The screen changes to INTERN LIN standing in front of a weather map for the different districts.]
INTERN LIN: Thanks, Mr. Valor. It's getting colder here in the Void, the seasons changing and all.
INTERN LIN: Down in Shadow District, it will be in the low 20s and high 50s, and there should be some chances of rain showers late in the evening.
INTERN LIN: I know you all in the Garden District are hoping for a bit of warmth, but don't get too excited. Thursday will be your warmest day with the high being in the upper 60s. The rest of the week expect low 30s and high 50s, with an overcast.
INTERN LIN: In the FunHouse and Entertainment Districts, expect a bit of frost in the mornings. You're looking at low 20s and low 60s.
INTERN LIN: In the Objectica District, a bit of early rain is expected and low 40s throughout the week.
INTERN LIN: Finally, up in the Galactica District, just expect negative temperatures as always.
INTERN LIN: This has been weather. Back to you, Mr. Valor.
[The screen returns to VICTOR.]
VICTOR: Wonderful job, my dear! Now, back to the news.
VICTOR: A PSA has been called by the local police and creature shelter warning all citizens to be on the look out for rabbits. These are not normal rabbits. These are predators, not prey. You can tell if they are those rabbits if the eyes are facing towards you. If the eyes are on the front. Not. The. Sides.
VICTOR: If you see one of these predators. Run. Do not look back. Just run. Ignore the crunching bones and the thudding footsteps. Run. Hide. Contact the local police. Contact the creature shelter. Do not let it hear you.
[The screen glitches for a moment as VICTOR's face drops as he speaks.]
[It stops.]
[VICTOR smiles again.]
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[It returns back to VICTOR.]
VICTOR: Well, another day in Squall's End. I wish you all safety and best of luck during your day to day jobs and errands. Have a great day, Squall's End!
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