Project Altius: A Psychological Thriller

A Play by Alexander Greenslade

The Principals
Bryan Hayes
Clara Norton
Norma Zefania
Major Cassius Zefania
The Timekeeper
Heather Lombardi
Ned Backman*
Jessica Erebus Hayes
Omar Hyperia
Roger White
Prime Minister Carley Proctor
Vice Minister Abraham Zefania
Colonel Jack Watson
The Journalist
Nothingness
Martin Washington
Private Lance York
Private Annie Dockly
Private Alec Marsh
Rick Harrison
Kaitlyn Norton
The Past Lightkeeper
Protesters, Terrorists, and Soldiers

**The following characters should be casted with these people in mind:

Ned- African American
Omar- Middle Eastern
Erebus - Female
Heather Lombardi- Italian

Act One:
Prologue:
Nothingness:
 Greetings, welcome all! I'm so glad you could all be here! Nothing warms my heart more than an
audience. A silent audience watching me ramble on about meaningless nothingness. But I'm no
annoying rambler, I can ramble with purpose (Pulls out a piece of paper). Ahem. We start our
adventure with a teenaged child, 17 years of age,
(ENTER Bryan Hayes, holding an open journal and pen. Both Nothingness and Bryan have
spotlights)
Nothingness:
Ah, there he-
Bryan Hayes:
June 26th, 2117. Hello, future humans. No, no, that doesn't sound natural. (Scribbles out the
words) Hello, to anyone that reads this. Ok, sounds about right. My name is Bryan Wesley
Hayes. I write in this journal as a way to provide an unbiased testimony on whats to come.
Nothingness:
Bryan, youre interrupting my prologue.
Bryan(Now Angry):
Get out of my head!
Nothingness:
(Beat) No. As I was saying-
Bryan:
I said, get out of my-
(Nothingness snaps his fingers. Bryans spotlight goes out)
Nothingness:
Thatll shut him up for now. Where was I? Oh yes, the exposition. You see, Bryans a very
special snowflake. He has the ability to answer any question youd like. Just as long as you ask
it in a very special way. Cause doing any other way will make the snowflake shrivel up and die.
Course, hes not the only snowflake out there. Theres a lot more in this world. Guess that kinda
defeats the usage of snow- whatever. (Shouting to the wings) HEY GUYS! COME ON OUT!
(Nothing)
Nothingness:
GUYS! I SAID, COME ON OUT ALREADY!
(ENTER Erebus from wing behind Nothingness)
Erebus:
Good sir, may I make a suggestion?
Nothingness:
No! Get ouf of here!
(Erebus frowns, before EXITING)
Nothingness:
Well, seems there are some... difficulties. These are to be... expected, after all. Hold on for one
moment!
(Nothingness leaves, Bryans spotlight comes back on)
Bryan:
-Not about my own life, although its certainly interesting. More about the world around me. After
what Ive seen, something feels (beat) off. I feel as if dark times are coming, and their coming
quick.
(ENTER Nothingness with Clara, Heather, and Vice Minister Zefania. They awkwardly watch
Nothingness and Bryan bicker)
Bryan:
Oh god, not you again.
Nothingness:
Yep, thats right! (talking to audience) Now, in just a moment-
Bryan:
Will you stop for one moment and explain to me what you're doing? Who are you talking to?
Nothingness:
(points to them) Them!
Bryan:
Who?
Nothingness:
Oh, oh! I see. Here, uh, hey you! (points to a random audience member) Get on stage! Yes, I'm
talking to you-
Bryan:
All youre doing is pointing at the wall, and acting like someone is there. And youre pulling me
out of my work, out of my documentation of some very important events, and out of summer
homework that Id like to get done asap. I dont even know you! So do us both a favor, and
please stop.
Nothingness(Now mad at Bryan):
I dont have time for that, mister. Now let. Me. (He pushes pushes Bryan back into the darkness)
finish! (Beat)
Bryan:
What the? Where am I? (He looks towards the three) Do I know you? (pointing to Clara)
Clara:
Nope.
Clara:
Heh. His problem, yea?
Bryan:
Yea. Where are we, anyway?
(EXIT Abraham, Clara, Heather)
Bryan:
January, I watched TV for a few hours. Got tempted to call a few people I hadnt seen in a while
to watch a movie. But I didnt. They were busy I guess. When the clock struck noon, my friend
Roger White burst into my house.
(ENTER Roger White running in)
Roger White:
Bryan, my man! Whatcha writing?
Bryan:
How to kill noisy boys like you..
Roger:
Ooh, ouch! Right in the heart. Hey, whats the time again?
Bryan
12:40. Howve you been doing buddy?
Bryan:
Pretty good. I just got done watching TV before you practically knocked my door off its hinges.
Roger:
I mean, you gave me permission to do so.
Bryan:
True. Alright, how about you?
Roger:
Roger:
So rude, man. (Bryan glares at Roger) Theres this sick crowd forming in front of the mayor's
office. I think theyre protesting something. I wanna watch it.
Bryan:
I'm not in the mood.
Roger:
Oh come on, Bryan! Itll be fun.
Bryan:
Watching a bunch of dissatisfied people holding up signs? How bout no.
Roger:
Pretty please bud.
(EXIT Bryan and Roger)

Scene One
Martin Washington:
Four months ago, I met with Prime Minister Caitlyn Proctor. Supposed to meet with her And
sometimes, you gotta make your voice, even at the cost of death.
Roger:
Yea yea, thats good and all, but-
Bryan:
Roger-
Roger
The Timekeeper:
Peacekeeper assault rifle, model FN76. Set to Semi-Automatic. Suppose you two are from or
know someone in The Peacekeeping Army? ( Timekeeper removes the clip, examines the
bullets, then puts the clip back in) Piercing rounds. Perfect for making several peoples gray
matter become splattered and gushy. Like yours. ( Timekeeper aims the gun and pulls the
trigger. Nothing happens). Fortunately for all of you, the safety wasnt ticked off. ( Snaps his
fingers, the police officers are able to move now. Both terrorists have been disarmed by
Timekeeper) arrest these two, gentlemen. Figure out what to do with the rest.
(Timekeeper lays the guns next to the officers, and walks off.. EXIT Timekeeper)
Officer #1:
(END of scene)

Scene Two
Bryan:
Throughout my life, The Timekeeper saved me from near death experiences. Usually from...
whoevers lurking in here. (ENTER Erebus and Nothingness do a little a dance, before
EXITING)
(ENTER Abraham and Caitlyn)

Scene Three
(Bryan sits on his couch. ENTER The Journalist. Bryan stares at him)
The Journalist:
There was an attempted shooting during a protest of Governor Proctor over the alleged Secret
Police Forces in the capitol. Approx 16:45 hours. Just a buncha silly conspiracy theories, right?
Not so. More like a buncha a bloodthirsty conspiracy theories, as they claimed one life, 15 year
old Heather Lombardi, but the gunmen were swiftly incapacitated by The Timekeeper, before
any more lives could be harmed. We bring you Colonel Jack Watson for more information.
Colonel Jack Watson:
There was a potential breach within our forces, and its being dealt with in a swift and clean
manner. Thats all we know at the moment.
The Journalist:
Thank you, we now bring you-
(The Journalist is drowned out by loud knocking. Bryan is startled by this, and gets up to
answer. EXIT Jack and Journalist)
Norma Zefania:
Mr. Bryan Hayes?
Bryan:
Who are you?
Norma(gives Bryan her ID):
I work for the government.
Bryan:
Oh. (hands it back do her) Well, come in I guess.
(Bryan

Norma:
Well, hope you kids enjoy yourself. Once I get back, the real fun begins.
(The stage goes black, a spotlight shines over Norma. EXIT Bryan, Heather, Clara, Ned)
Norma:
Monday, Monday. Today is Monday, Norma. Time to visit your dumb brother . Used to play
soldier, now hes playing Major Major Major. Protecting that dumb ruler of ours with their dumb
secretive stuff. I'm at the bar now, time to wear my mask again.
(The lights come back up. Cassius and Col. Jack Watson are sitting next to the bar table about
to have drinks. Norma stands there for two seconds)
Col. Jack Watson:
Sir, some chicks watching us.
(Cassius turns around and sees Norma)
Cassius:
You made it! Dont stand there, come on over!
(Norma hesitates for another second, before walking over)
Jack:
Thats yer sister. Got it.
Cassius:
Yea. She got daddy's genes, while I got moms.
Jack:
I'm Colonel Jack Watson, Cassius right hand man.
(They shake hands)
Norma:
Nice to meet you,
Jack:
You too. Sir,
(ENTER Lance)
Lance:
Brads struck a home run! Hes becoming a man!
Jack:
One moment.
(EXIT Jack)
Cassius:
Now that hes gone, howve you-
Jack(in the wings shouting):
Not in my bar! Both of you, back in your uniforms!
Cassius:
Howve you been-
Lance:
Isnt Jack such a killjoy?
Cassius:
Return to your station, private.
Lance:
Everyones getting laid but me!
(EXIT Lance)
Norma:
I was doing ok till that kid ran his dumb mouth.
Cassius:
Yea. Well thats Lance York. Definition of a buffon. If I were in Jacks position, Id given him the
boot, but he insists on keeping him around. I dont see it.
Scene Whatever: Bryans House
Bryan:
Who are you and why do you keep stalking me?
The Journalist:
I'm just a journalist, kid. An underpaid, pissed off one actually.
Bryan:
Are you real?
The Journalist:
People with your condition dont see ghosts, kid. I'm as real as you.
Bryan:
Uh huh. Well youre not the first supernatural entity to haunt me. And I guess youre not the last.
What do you want?
The Journalist:
I'm the one asking the questions, kid.
Bryan:
Fine, go ahead.
The Journalist:
Do you recognize me?
Bryan:
No? Do you have a name?
The Journalist:
Are you sure those pills are helping you?
Bryan:
Whats your name?
The Journalist:
I'm telling ya, kid. Those pills you're taking dont help ya at all.
Bryan:
I'm finding it really hard to trust you. Please, give me a reason to at least consider what youre
saying, or get out of my house.

Scene Whatever: The Diner

(ENTER

Scene Whatever: Heather's House

(ENTER Bryan, Clara, and Heather)
(ENTER Roger, barging in. Clara's eyes go wide)
Roger:
Hey Bryan-
(Clara abruptly turns around and shoots him in the head, killing Roger. There is three seconds
of silence. No one moves)
Clara:
Oh god.
Bryan:
Roger!
(He moves to his friends body, on the verge of tears, Clara turns on the gun on herself)
Heather:
Clara, no!
(Heather wrestles the gun out of her hands. Clara tries to get it back. Bryan notices the
commotion, and slowly rises up)
Heather:
Stop it, Clara. This isnt yours anymore, its my property now. I dont care that you want to kill
yourself, I won't have it.
Bryan:
Why?
Heather:
What do you mean why? Shes our friend.
Bryan:
No friend of mine is a killer.
Clara:
You think I wanted to hurt those people?
Bryan:
Certainly. Why else haven't you consulted Heather like I have?
Clara:
How about you tell us why you never mentioned Erebus till now? About why it took almost killing
your friends and the death of that guy to finally speak about her?
Bryan:
You of all people should've known about the others!
Clara:
I only knew about the third one. Did you just forget to tell us, like you always magically forget
about everything?
Bryan:
tell us why youre a psychopath!
Clara:
Tell us why you let your friend get killed!
(Beat)
Heather:
Clara-
(Bryan moves towards Clara. Heather gets in the middle of both)
Heather:
Both of you, calm down! I said calm down, especially you, Bryan.
Clara:
I told you, several times, Ive become sensitive to people barging in like that.
Bryan:
You never told me anything about your problems!
Clara:
Yes I did! I told you. I told you about the new triggers I got, one of which included people
barging into rooms.
Bryan:
I dont remember any of this.
Heather:
Bryan, why did you get off of your pills?
Bryan:

Heather:

Scene Whatever:
(ENTER Clara, armed with a knife. Shes walking through a forest, before stopping to sit on a
log).
Timekeeper:
Clara Norton.
(She turns around and sees Timekeeper standing over her. She drops her knife).
Clara:
Jake (Or, if the actor is female, Jennifer).
(Timekeeper is taken aback by the name).
Timekeeper:
You know thats... not my name. Ms. Norton, youve caused a lot of harm these past few weeks.
Most notably, civilian Roger White.
Clara:
You always loved pointing out the obvious.
Timekeeper:
And you know its all in the interest of keeping order.
Clara:
I didnt mean it like that. Whatever, orders been off partying since The Lightkeeper died, and
dont try to deny it. Did you even know about Project Altius real motives.
Timekeeper:
Why would I? To an untrained eye, it did look like an anti-terrorist force. Perhaps with dubious
usage of teenagers, but we were guilty of the same crime.
Clara Norton:
TImekeeper:
And we do share one thing in common.
(ENTER Kaitlyn Norton and Lightkeeper. They stare at Clara and Timekeeper. Neither notice
their new company)
Clara:
A dead family?
Timekeeper:
Thats right.
Clara:
We cant get over those we love, both of us.
(Clara sits back down, and sees the two ghosts. She gasps, and jolts up from the chair.
Clara:
No!
(The Timekeeper looks towards the two, before looking back at Clara. Clara acts more
distraught)
Timekeeper:
Theres nothing.
Clara:
Stop lying! I know you can see them!
The Timekeeper:
No I cant. I can tell you look scared. Lets leave this place, now.
Clara:
Oh, youre gonna arrest me right? Cause Im not getting arrested!
Timekeeper:
I can tell you were not a willing participant in your crimes. You will be institutionalized and away
form those-
Clara:
No no! You dont get it, you never did. I dont want any of your kindness! I dont deserve it, I
dont want it, after everything Ive done.
Timekeeper:
I care not for what you believe you want, I only wish to do whats r ight.
Clara:
Do you?
Timekeeper:
yes
Clara:
Then pull out your gun.
(Timekeeper realizes what Clara really wants. EXIT The Ghosts)
Timekeeper:
Ms. Norton-
Clara:
Stop calling me that!
Timekeeper:
Clara, that isnt the answer. We have professionals that can cure your illness. We can make
your mind sound again. Thats why I want to institutionalize you in my palace. I can help you, we
can help you get through this.
Clara:
You were always such a coward.
Timekeeper:
Are you listening to me?! You dont have to die.
Clara:
Yes I do.
(she pulls out her knife)
Timekeeper:
Stop!
(Before it stomps its foot, Clara stabs herself in the stomach. Staring at her for two second,
Timekeeper stomps its foot again. Clara collapses on her knees, the stage dims and two
spotlights shine over them)
Clara:
I... Im free.
(Clara collapses to the ground, dead. Her spotlight disappears. Timekeeper moves closer to her
body, and kneels over it)
Timekeeper:
You were all I had left.
(The Timekeeper continues to stare at Clara's body. Looking melancholy for the first time.
ENTER Cassius, Omar, and Bryan. The four are in a triangle position, Timekeeper and Clara at
the left, Omar at the right, Cassius at the top. Bryan is in the center of the triangle position)
(The spotlight now shines over Cassius)
Cassius:
Ned Backman and Carly Proctor have been found and secured. Abraham Zefania was taken in
for questioning. Norma Zefania is surrounded, and she appears to be unaware of this.
(The spotlight shines on Omar, next to him is The Journalist. Another shines on Bryan, his
hands raised up).
Omar:
Bryan Hayes looked ready to turn himself in. Then he pointed to someone next to me and ran.
(Bryan does this as Omar is saying these lines. EXIT Bryan)
Omar:
. For clarification, nobody was next to me.I can see him in the distance, and if you can get here
in a timely manner, thats be greatly appreciated.
(spotlight returns to Timekeeper, it says nothing)
Omar:
Sir, are you there?
Cassius:
His radio's broken. Has to be it.
Omar:
Nope. Perfectly functional. (spotlight on Omar) I see Hayes! Kids a nutcase, could hurt himself.
I'm going in alone. Cassius, secure Norma for the time being.
Cassius:
And the Emperor?
Omar:
Forget about him! (beat) Cause, you know, (s)he can take care of him(her)self.
(EXIT Omar & Timekeeper, ENTER Norma. Spotlights on both Norma and Cassius)
Cassius & Norma(With more urgency):
Whats going on?
Cassius:
Omars got to be hiding something from me.
Norma:
Everythings gone wrong! Lets calm down Norma, and take a deep breath. Deep breath, deep
breath.
(Norma occupies Bryans position, sole spotlight. Cassius, still on stage and in the same
position. Jack occupies Omars position. They all stare at her. As she says her monologue, Jack
Watson joins Timekeepers position. Cassius and Omar disperse, as three soldiers pour from
one of the wings. They slowly circle Norma, which gets faster as Norma becomes more frantic)
Norma:
Wednesday, Wednesday. Todays wednesday, Norma. The world will remember you as a
monster. You forced two teenaged girls to kill innocent people! Theyll proclaim, You forced
two teenaged boys to torture innocent people! Theyll proclaim. But you know the truth. The
truth is much less nuscienced. How could I have known that bitch would screw you like this?
How could you have known that your own father would throw you under the bus. The truth is
really not that complicated. All they told me send them out here and here, we swear theyre bad
people!
(The soldiers stop, and form a new triangle around her)
How could I have been so stupid to let them play me like this? I am a goat, and now the goat is
going to-
(The soldiers stomp down and aim at Norma. The lights turn on)
Soldier(all in unison):
Freeze!
(Norma throws her hands up in the air ENTER Cassius and Watson)
Cassius:
I'm sorry you turned out like this.
Norma:
I'm innocent, I'm innocent!
Cassius:
Not with your track record.
Watson:

This isnt the time for a family reunion, sir.Is this really the time for a family reunion?
Cassius:
Watson, escort this lady out of here and get her first aid. The rest of you, search this place.
Norma:
Cassius, lend me mercy!
(Watson forcefully escorts her out of the building EXIT Watson and Clara. Cassius ignores her
and stands where Norma was, trying to contact Omar/Timekeeper. The soldiers are meanwhile
checking the room)
Cassius:
Reporting in. Norma Zefania and Jane Rosetta have been secured.
(No response from either of them)
Cassius:
I repeat, my sister has been secured.
(No response from either of them)
ello!?
Emperor? Mr. Hyperia? Is anyone there? Hello? H
(End of Scene, EXIT all characters)

Climax of Act One: The Forest

(ENTER Bryan)
(Enter Omar)
Omar:
Ive located the target, sir. (aside, turns off the earpiece) Thats better. Its probably off
smooching his war criminal girlfriend. Vile hypocrite- (Cuts himself off, then turns to Bryan, who
looks distraught and is facing away from Omar) Relax Bryan. ( Bryan immediately turns his head
to face him) Did you see a ghost back there?
Bryan:
Who are you?
Omar:
Its me, Omar Hyperia, the Timekeepers assistant.
Bryan:
I dont know any assistant of his.
Omar:
(Aside) When I find out who took him off his damn pills...
Bryan:
Answer my question.
Omar:
I already did. Come on, its dangerous out here.
Bryan:
I'm not leaving with no stranger.
Omar:
Im a friendly stranger, Bryan, and I wanna help you. Itll all come rushing back in a few
moments. Please come with me, no one wants to see you harmed.
Bryan:
Hey, repeat after me, ok? Does Bryan know if Omar has pills on him?
Omar:
(Aside) I told you to give me that bottle, ingrate. (Back do Bryan) Does Bryan know if Omar has
pills on him.
Bryan:
He does, He does!
Omar:
What are you-
(Omar takes out a bottle of pills from his pocket)
Omar:
Whered these come from?
Bryan:
Please, give them to me!
(Bryan lunges at Omar, but stops mid-lunge. ENTER Erebus , who pushes Bryan aside. She is
wearing the exact same clothing. Bryan stands off to the side, head down)
Erebus:
Sorry about that. Sometimes my mind gets the best of me and glitches. Convinces myself I
need pills to survive. Isnt that weird?
Omar(weirded out):
Of course
Erebus:
Now, good sir, may I make a suggestion?
Omar(Aside):
Why couldn't it be the child?
Erebus:
Play hide and seek with me, alright? You hide, I'll be it.
Omar:
(Aside) Do I accept his offers?! Will he get violent if I dont? Timekeeper, why didnt you give me
a reminder.No.
Erebus :
Helllo? You ok? Do I need to take a look at your brain?
Omar:
Uh, sure, lets play. I-
(Omar is unable to move or speak)
Erebus:
I hate being it. How bout you do it? Alright? Alright. (Pats Omar shoulder) Stay there and keep
counting buddy. Lets rope your private in too!
(ENTER Lance)
Erebus:
Speak of the devil.
Lance:
Sir, we lost the emperor. Hes gone off the radar. Mr. Hyperia? Hello?
Erebus:
Good sir, may I make a suggestion?
Lance:
You talking to me?
Erebus:
Bingo.
Lance:
Your not in the position do make suggestions, boy
Erebus:
Why not?
Lance:
I dont need to answer that, you already know why.
Erebus:
Me? No idea. Listen to my suggestion!
Lance:
I dont care-
Erebus:
Shoot Colonel Watson and his wife.
Lance:
What did you just say?
Erebus:
You heard me. Theyre the ones who got your buddies killed, and left you a mess. Theyre the
ones who refuse to let you see your sister. Precious, deary Marion. What a lushes figure, that
Marion-
Lance:
Shut up.
Erebus:
How busty that Marion is. Your parents always loved her more, and you always wanted her
approval. You know shell never approve a cripple. Shell never approve a waste of space.
Lance:
I said shut up jerk.
(Raises his gun)
Erebus:
And your dear friend Cassius-
Lance:
Ill shoot you if you don't shut your damn mouth!
Erebus:
He wasnt responsible for your suffering
(Erebus snaps his fingers, the stage goes dark and a spotlight goes ontop of him. Another
spotlight pops up on Bryan)
Bryan:
-No more. I'm sick of it.
Erebus:
Hello.
Bryan:
I'm not scared of you!
Erebus :
So you finally remember me.
Bryan:
Give me my body back, and never bother me or my friends ever again.
Erebus:
Who said- you know what? I agree. This is your body, buddy. I'm so sorry for ever interfering in
your life. I hope you can forgive me.
(Beat)
Bryan:
Well? I meant what I said.
Erebus:
Shes all yours.
(Erebus steps out of the spotlight, walks up stage right, and watches. Bryan watches him, and
steps into it. Lights come up, and for a few seconds, Bryan observes his situation, before time
resumes)
Bryan:
Wait-
(Lance empties half a clip into Bryan. He stumbles backwards, and falls to the ground, dead)
Lance:
Should've kept your mouth shut, kid. No one talks about her like that. Got any problems with
what I did, sir? Heh, still a statue.
(Erebus slowly walks back )
Lance:
Everyone's gone crazy while I remain the bastion of sanity.
Erebus:
Thank you. Now, may I make another suggestion?
(Lance turns around and gasps)
Lance:
I just killed you! Youre bodies right there!
Erebus(Pulling out a large knife):
Run.
(Lance screams, drops his gun, and runs. EXIT Lance. ENTER Nothingness. Erebus knows
hes there)
Erebus
You killed him, but not me!
(Nothingness comes out of the shadows. Two spotlights shower over them. Bryans body is
between them).
Nothingness:
WHY!
Erebus:
I'm sorry?
Nothingness:
Whyd you kill him?!
Erebus:
Hayes? He was holding us back, buddy. Now you don't have to rely on flaky actors. Now, you
can force them to do whatever your wishes entail. Wanna recreate that prologue? I know you
do, you talk about it a lot. Now you can, and they cant do anything to resist you. Are you
listening to me? Cause you look angry and melancholy over that boys death. Melancholy over a
boy that tried their hardest to ignore you, someone who thought you were annoying, someone
who never appreciated the so called protection you gave. Someone, who never wanted you in
their lives. Why feel sadness over someone like t hat?
(Nothingness tries to attack PM, who throws him to the ground, and kicks him in the stomach)
Erebus:
Yikes. You really need to keep that temper under control. Don't worry though, your best buddys
here to help retool you into a better person. Unfortunately, the retooling process is a bit...
graphic. And as far as I'm concerned, Id like to prepare the proper measures before indulging
in such vice. (She face Omar) Omar, would you be a dear and tell all your friends what youre
about to witness? Except the part where Bryan died, of course. (She strokes his face) Yes?! Oh,
such a charmer! I can already tell, you and I are gonna love each other so much. (Erebus kisses
Omar on the cheek). By the way, my names J essica, not Erebus. What a dumb sounding name,
isnt that right, buddy. (She says this as Nothingness tries to squirm away. The curtains close).
END OF ACT ONE

ACT TWO:
The Journalist:

The Timekeeper:
Is, is that what who you are?
The Journalist:
The Lightkeeper, believed by many to be omnipotent, has been confirmed dead as of 4:00PM,
but to the world, hes been dead for longer. Upon investigation, there were four witnesses:
Bryan Hayes, Jessica Hayes, Heather Lombardi, and Ned Backman. This man tried to avenge
himself, after having gone into hiding for two long years. As you can see, he fell prey to the
same tactics that killed him, but this time, the stupid old man is finally gone. How senseless of
him.
Timekeeper:
Why didn't you tell me?

Scene Whatever
Jessica:
Ever since I changed him, my friend has been acting... off. He just stares at a wall all day, on a
chair, smiling. Sometimes, I hear him talk to himself. Theres no reason to his talking, just
incoherent babbling. He was so childish, and now he could be a vegetable. All I wanted to do
was help him see the world for what it really was... did I go too far? I hope not. I really, really
hope not.