MEZ:

… But Cammeo, I don’t want you to go, especially tonight. 

Why can’t you leave with the rest of us?

CAMMEO:

I’m not happy about it either but, Herita wants to help with our new flat. She's my sister and I feel responsible for her. I think it’s good of her to help out, don’t you? 

MEZ:

If you say so ...

CAMMEO:

It won’t be so bad. You'll be joining us in a week.

We’ll all be so busy. The time will go quickly, you'll see.

MEZ:

I’ll miss you.

CAMMEO:

I’ll miss you too.

Later ...

DAPRIMA:

Where've you been all day?

ZYFAN:

Greetings Daprima. Karanthir and I have been sight seeing like tourists. He has taken me to many places, including the Statue of Liberty.

DAPRIMA:

The Statue of Liberty? I didn’t think the

ferry ran in the winter months.

ZYFAN:

Ferry? What is a ferry?

KARANTHIR:

It’s a boat that people use to get to Liberty Island.

ZYFAN:

Oh. We did not need this ferry Daprima, we traveled by way of 

griffin and flew high above. The view was magnificent.

DAPRIMA:

I’ll bet. I love your liberty crown Zyfan, you look adorable in it.

- RING -

ZYFAN:

Adorable!

DAPRIMA:

It’s Fin. I’ve been waiting for his call. He must have arrived in San Francisco. Excuse me.

ZYFAN:

Did you tell her to say that?

KARANTHIR:

How could I possibly put words in her mouth, my prince?

ZYFAN:

Then why would she call me adorable? 

You know how I feel about that word.

KARANTHIR:

But it describes you, my prince.

ZYFAN:

It does not! Why should anyone refer to me in a term used for

little children or their cute furry pet? It just infuriates me!

KARANTHIR:

You’re over reacting. Zyfan she meant it as a compliment.

ZYFAN:

I do not want to hear it.

Zyfan leaves.

DAPRIMA:

Your brother wants to say hi …

KARANTHIR:

Honestly, he’s turning into such a drama queen.

DAPRIMA:

Karanthir.

KARANTHIR:

What?

DAPRIMA:

It’s for you.

KARANTHIR:

Must I? Lately all he does is irritate me.

DAPRIMA:

Take the phone.

KARANTHIR:

Hello Fin, what did I do this time?

….Oh Orrie my boy, what a delightful surprise ...

Later …

MEZ:

Is there something you want?

HERITA:

Thought I'd keep ya company is all.

MEZ:

Thanks, but that’s not necessary.

HERITA:

What’s the matter, ya afraid of me?

MEZ:

Cammeo told me all about you.

HERITA:

Did she now?

MEZ:

Don’t you have some packing to do?

HERITA:

In such a rush to be rid of me, are ya? Ya think me sis told ya

everything? Did she ‘appen to mention Edward?

MEZ:

Yeah, your boyfriend, who made you a vampire

- way back then. Look, I’m not really interested ...

HERITA:

Did she tell ya ‘ow much she fancied him?

HERITA:

… Didn’t think she would've. Strange how she left that bit out eh? I suppose you’re right though, I ought to get me-self packed. It’s a long trip ain't it?

MEZ:

Hey ...

Then ...

KARANTHIR:

Herita love, would you mind telling me 

what that was all about?

HERITA:

What?

KARANTHIR:

Then allow me to refresh your memory. The morning we

accidentally met and I invited you into my home. Funny coincidence that your estranged sister lived here. You played me, and I don’t appreciate that. Now what are you up to?

HERITA:

Don't know what ya mean.

KARANTHIR:

What was that with Mez?

HERITA:

Just making conversation.

KARANTHIR:

I know this game well Herita - I perfected it. You're telling him half 

truths and messing with his head. I simply won’t have it. You’re to 

leave him alone. He belongs to me.

HERITA:

‘e belongs to you?

KARANTHIR:

That's right. Consider him under my protection.

HERITA:

Right.

KARANTHIR:

I know all about you. I’ve spoken to my vamp friends. They had a lot to say about you, and your twin. Seriously, you don’t want me for an enemy. So heed my warning when I say - leave Mez be. 

Then ...

KARANTHIR:

Io, why are you hiding?

IO:

The genie is to watch over Mez. Are you watching him too?

KARANTHIR:

Something like that.

IO:

Shall the genie tell Mez of your help?

KARANTHIR:

Oh no. I don’t believe he’d like that. You see we have a very …

delicate relationship. Right now he has enough to deal with and

I won't have her clouding his mind. He can be so fragile at times.

IO:

Mez is fragile?

KARANTHIR:

He is now - with  Cammeo leaving tonight, and we

can't let him become overly depressed about it.

IO:

Io lives to serve.

KARANTHIR:

So you've said ...

Later, in Cammeo & Herita's room ...

IO:

…Mez, what is this place?

MEZ:

This is … was Cammeo’s room.

IO:

Cammeo is in San Francisco now?

MEZ:

She’s on her way. I can’t get over how quickly they 

packed up everything. It's as if she was never here.

IO:

You are sad?

MEZ:

It’s just happening so fast …

IO:

Tell Io what to do to make you happy once more.

MEZ:

Io you’ve been great. It's like every time I turn around, you’re there.

I just need some time, OK. Between you and me, I'm not too happy

about this. And right now I just want to stay right here and think.

IO:

Io can stay with you?

MEZ:
Sure.