STORIES
129 - Intruder
2007
Tuesday afternoon ...
GRACE:
… and the first one to get rid of all their cards - wins.
GRACE:
... The real secret of this game is speed. You have to be very fast
- but you’ll do fine Io, I just know you will.
IO:
Yes, Miss Grace.
GRACE:
We’ll play the first hand slow, just to be sure you understand.
Wanna deal? I just hate dealing - yes I do. You don't mind, do you?
IO:
No, Miss Grace.
GRACE:
Io can I ask you something? Don’t you get tired of wearing the
same thing day everyday? I’m sure my sister would be happy to
get you something new. Daprima loves shopping - yes she does.
IO:
You are unhappy with the genie’s attire?
GRACE:
Oh no. I like that outfit a lot but wouldn't it fun to try something new, maybe in a different color? Do you have a favorite color Io? I do. It’s pink. I just love pink - yes I do. I’ll bet you’d look great in pink - yes I do.
IO:
Pink?
Suddenly, a burst of magic and …
- ? -
I found you at last!
GRACE:
Hey - what do you mean popping into my house like that?
You’re a stranger! You’re not allowed here - no you’re not!
- ? -
Did you think you could hide from me?
IO:
M-master …
GRACE:
Master? What do you mean master? He’s not your master,I am.
- ? -
Fetch the lamp, genie. We’re leaving.
GRACE:
Now you hold it right there mister. You can’t come into my house and order around my genie - no you can’t! Just who do you think you are anyway?
-? -
I’ve wasted enough time searching for you - get the lamp!
IO:
B-but you are no longer master of the genie.
The lamp belongs to Miss Grace and …
-? -
You dare disobey me!
GRACE:
AAAAAAH!
GRACE:
Hey - you leave my genie alone, you mean man!
Why I ought to ...
GRACE:
…Take that you big bully!
- ? -
OW!
GRACE:
Get out of here! Go away! Mez - HELP!
- ? -
Insignificant girl, stand aside.
GRACE:
DaPRIMAAAA!
Racolo works some magic.
SYRRAH:
Racolo, I heard Grace scream. What has happened?
RACOLO:
I’m not sure. I got here she was kicking this guy.
So I performed a sleep spell. Must’ve gotten her too.
SYRRAH:
I must see to Grace. That man - how do you suppose
he came to be here?
RACOLO:
Magic. I sensed it.
SYRRAH:
She seems unharmed. How long will the spell last?
RACOLO:
About an hour. Who the hell is this guy?
SYRRAH:
Io, you are hurt? Were you struck? Come, let me look at you.
IO:
Thank you, but the genie will heal once it is back inside the lamp.
SYRRAH:
Tell me what happened?
IO:
He wants to take the genie back.
RACOLO:
Back where? Do you know this guy?
IO:
Back to his people, he was master of Io before ...
SYRRAH:
It is important I know his name Io, and that of his clan.
IO:
He is Washi, second brother to the Shiekh of the Telemmaite.
RACOLO:
Telem–who? I thought I knew all the clans.
Is this a new one?
SYRRAH:
No, his is very old. The Shiekh refused an alliance with my Uncle, the One. It is not good that he is here.
SYRRAH:
… Io, I want you to think carefully before you answer me.
I want only your happiness. Do you want to go with him?
IO:
No. Please, the genie begs you. Don't let him take Io away.
SYRRAH:
Then it is decided, you shall remain here. Worry no more.
Now, take Grace to her room and stay with her until I join you.
RACOLO:
Io, why'd he hit you?
IO:
He was master of the genie, it is his right.
