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Flashback[]
VETERAN
Well, it's rare to see him. Nobody's figured out what causes Novisor to show up. But if you're playing on the Skeld, there's a small chance that he's lurking about, stalking you like prey. And if he catches you, he turns you into a hideous Novisor and curses you to haunt these halls just like him.
PLAYER
Hey, look at that. The lights are back on.
VETERAN
Oh, thank God. I can't believe we got so worked up over that story.
PLAYER
Yeah, I know, right? I mean, I'm not scared of some silly ghost that's probably not even real.
VETERAN
Yeah, me neither.
[Novisor appears to Player and Veteran.]
NOVISOR
You should be.
[Player and Veteran run away. Novisor grabs them and drags them through a wall.]
Episode starts[]
[In MedBay. From the view of two security cameras, Player is sleeping in one of the beds with his blanket on. The first camera shows Player on his front. The time on the first camera's screen shows 28 minutes past one in the midnight. It switches to the second camera, showing Player's back. Novisor floats near Player. The time on the second camera speeds up until it returns to normal speed at fifteen minutes past three.]
PLAYER
Please, just leave me alone... No, stay back! (Novisor vanishes) Novisor...Novisor!
[The screen of the second camera flickers. Novisor vanishes from sight. Player opens his eyes.]
PLAYER
Oh. Woah, what a weird dream! I'm never gonna be able to go back to sleep after that.
[Player removes his blanket and sits. Veteran lies down beside him.]
VETERAN
Oh, yeah. Hey dude.
[Both get up from bed.]
PLAYER
Veteran? What are you doing here?! What am I doing here?
VETERAN
Looks like we're playing Among Us, as always. (stretches his back) Well, time to do our tasks.
[Player and Veteran leave MedBay.]
PLAYER
Hold on, aren't you the least bit concerned that we woke up inside the game?
VETERAN
Dude, I spend 18 hours a day playing this game. The way I see it, this just saved me a walk from my mom's computer.
PLAYER
I'm not gonna question that. (he stops to turn to Veteran) But Veteran, let me ask you this: What's the last thing you remember?
VETERAN
Hmm. Well, I do remember someone standing exactly where you are right now, asking me what the last thing I remember is.
PLAYER
Yeah. That was me, just two seconds ago.
VETERAN
Oh! Right, right, right. Sorry, my memory is shot. I've taken quite a few knocks to the head. Really messed up the old noggin. I've got to stop hanging out under coconut trees so much. I'm basically a goldfish that speaks at this point. My child psychiatrist Barbara calls them "forgetsies".
PLAYER
Why are you seeing a child psychiatrist?
VETERAN
Because they're half the price of regular ones, duh. Drinks work very similarly to happy meals.
PLAYER
There's no way that's possibly true.
VETERAN
Then how come every visit, I get to play with a brand new toy?
PLAYER
Oh my god, Veteran. Look, something is very wrong here, I know it. I feel like, like, someone is watching us.
VETERAN
You mean, besides all of them?
[Four picture frames with drawings of crewmates are seen.]
PLAYER
Uh Veteran, that's just a crudely drawn picture.
VETERAN
You're one to talk.
[Ria appears behind Player and Veteran.]
RIA
Hey guys!
[Player and Veteran both yell at her. Veteran jumps to Player, forcing Player to catch him.]
VETERAN
Oh, it's just some lady noob. Um...uh...sup. My name is Veteran, 'That Boy Slim' for short.
PLAYER
Hey Ria. Sorry but, this is kind of a bad time for introductions.
RIA
I'll say, you two look like you've just seen a ghost.
PLAYER
Wait, that's it! Novisor! He's the one who's after us! Do you remember now, Veteran?
VETERAN
You mean do I remember the unforgettable night of unspeakable horror? Uh, nope, not really. Goldfish brain remember? But either way, Novisor only haunts the Skeld. We should be safe here at Mira, where it's just other humans that want to murder us.
RIA
Wait, wait, wait. You guys seriously believe in Novisor? (giggles)
[Novisor appears from behind, making the surrounding area dark.]
RIA
Everyone knows that he's just an urban legend.
PLAYER
(pointing his hand) R-r-r-Ria?
RIA
Hm? What is-
[Novisor pounces toward Ria. Ria screams. Novisor chants. Player and Veteran are immobilized.]
PLAYER
We gotta get outta here! But- uh- I can't move!
VETERAN
Me neither! I'm like paralyzed with fear! That or my keyboard's broken...
PLAYER
What do we do?!
[Novisor vanishes from sight.]
PLAYER
Huh? Is it over?
MR. EGG
Ria! No! You'll pay for this!
[Ria's body is reported.]
MR. EGG
Everyone, everyone! I know who the imposters are!
MR. CHEESE
Alright, this better be good, Mr. Egg!
MR. EGG
I'm not afraid it's not all it's cracked up to be. In fact, the whole situation's gone sunny side up!
THEGENTLEMAN
Oh, heavens! Just get on with it, Mr. Egg. We don't have all day.
MR. EGG
Ahem, ahem. I found the body of poor, lovely Ria in the southwest corridor. Player and Veteran were standing directly over it, like they were savoring the splendor of their fresh kill!
PLAYER
That's not what happened! Guys, you have to listen to me. We're all in danger! Novisor's on the loose. Me and Veteran are innocent!
VETERAN
Speak for yourself, Player. I confess. I killed Chia Pet, or whatever her name was.
MR. EGG
Aha! I knew it!
[Mr. Egg, TheGentleman and Mr. Cheese has voted.]
PLAYER
Veteran, what are you doing?!
VETERAN
I'd rather be launched into a bottomless pit of despair than become some No-Visor freak. Good luck with all of that by the way, buddy.
PLAYER
Wait, no!
Veteran was not an Impostor.
MR. EGG
Hmm, guess he was innocent after all. You might just be telling the truth, Player.
PLAYER
I told you! Novisor's the real enemy here! Now we gotta end this game before it's too late!
THEGENTLEMAN
From what I've heard, this Novisor fellow won't make it that easy. We'll have to beat him at his own game.
MR. CHEESE
Guys, guys. I know what to do! If we complete our tasks quickly, then we'll win, and the game will end on its own!
[Chanting is heard.]
THEGENTLEMAN
Yeah, yeah! Uhm. Speaking of which, do you guys hear that?
MR. EGG
Hear what?
[No-Visor Ria descends from above and grabs Mr. Egg with both hands.]
[In Office. TheGentleman, with flashlights attached on both of his top hats, opens a metal box.]
THEGENTLEMAN
(to himself) Here it is, finally! Oh won't this nightmare ever end? Calm down you old coot, you can do this! Beanie boy is couching on you.
[TheGentleman flips the third switch from the left to divert power. A monitor near him shows white noise.]
THEGENTLEMAN
Aha! Wait, did it not work? What the devil is this now?
[The monitor reveals the view of the back vent of Greenhouse.]
THEGENTLEMAN
Hm? Is that-
[No-Visor Mr. Egg emerges from the vent and starts coming closer to the screen as he chants.]
THEGENTLEMAN
Oh! No, it's not possible!
[Mr. Egg's head passes through the screen.]
[In Storage. Mr. Cheese records himself while hiding inside a blanket.]
MR. CHEESE
(tears running down his visor) Holy crap, guys. I'm so freaking scared right now! My cheese louise, I'm losing it baby!
[Mr. Cheese hears a high-pitched short chiming sound.]
MR. CHEESE
What was that? Mr. Novisor? Mr. Novisor, was that you? Can we make a deal please? I'll cut you into some of the Mr. Cheese merchandise sales! How's 25 percent out? No, 5.50! (tears start running down again) Guys, I'm so strong, right? (inaudible) What's even happening right now? My name is still Mr. Cheese, right?
[TheGentleman's voice is heard making a low, gurgling sound. Mr. Cheese removes the blanket covering him. Mr. Cheese switches the camera view so TheGentleman is seen standing from behind.]
MR. CHEESE
(he zooms in the camera) Huh? Th-TheGentleman? Gentleman, you're scaring me!
[TheGentleman chants as he stays in his spot. Mr. Cheese shrieks. Novisor smiles as he briefly shape-shifts into Player.]
[In the edge of the southwest hallway.]
PLAYER
Okay. I can still get out of this! Just gotta finish my tasks! Now, let's see here.
PLAYER
Wait a minute? It's saying that I don't have any tasks? That's not right!
[Player rushes to Locker Room.]
PLAYER
No...no, it's not true! Don't panic! It's not what you think, it's not!
PLAYER
Huh?
[A creaking sound is heard as one locker in front of Player unlocks. He opens the locker to see TheGentleman's visorless corpse. Player gasps. Novisor's chant grow louder. The No-Visors come closer to Player from each side.]