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*Meta Runner theme by AJ Disprito*
This heart gives the smallest glow; I think that I can see it show.
Your eyes have a spark, you know.
Open them and see me go.
This world never knew my game!
Hope I have a chance to stay!
These arms, are worn, and never fading,
The cold air is never waiting.
Had me going, my friend,
I’m so blind, I can’t stand.
Left alone with your hand,
I think that I can see your eyes.
And the past can show you,
All the life we’ve been through.
Lost and gone and frozen but I’m just..
I'm always running.
Belle: You know, the more you struggle, the more painful this is going to be.
Tari: What else do you want me to say?! I told you last time I have no idea how I warp into video games!
Belle: Oh, please! I couldn't care less about your freak abilities!
What I care about is what you did to Lucinia.
Tari: I didn't do anything!
I don't even know who that is!
Belle: LIAR!
You feel that, don't you? This is your last chance.
What did you do to Lucinia?!
Tari: What's the point?
You're not gonna believe me no matter what I say.
Belle: [Growls]
Tari: [Screams]
Lamar: This has gone way too far, man! We have to pull her out.
Masa: NO! It's not over yet.
Lamar: Are you crazy? Look at what she's doing to her!
Tari: [Screams]
Theo: Tari... I wish I could help you right now.
But... I can't.
I know it's not fair that we're all counting on you when you're alone and it seems impossible.
But I've seen you do the impossible before, so I know you could do this.
I believe in you, Tari!
Tari: Alright! Stop!
I'll tell you what I know!
Belle: There... Was that so hard?
Come on, let's hear it.
Tari: The truth is...
You called game too early.
Belle: NOOO!
Theo: Yeahh!
I told you you could do it!
Lamar: That's my girl! That's. My. Girl!
Masa: Tari, here's your chance! Do the glitch now!
Belle: You're not getting away!
Tari: I just did.
What's happening?
Theo: You did the glitch, Tari. You won!
Tari: I did it? I did it!
Masa: Tari, in my entire life
I have never seen gameplay like that!
I couldn't be prouder to call you my teammate.
Lamar: Tari, you're a video game genius and we love you a lot,
but can we PLEASE run away now?
Tari: Oh, right.
Lucks: No. NO! She was right there, Belle!
Fine. Plan B, then.
You! Reroute this through the backup system.
Prepare a security team. I'm done playing games.
Tari: Masa?
Masa: Turn back!
Lucks?!
Lucks: Hello again, Masa.
Is it just me, or does this whole situation seem somewhat... familiar?
Masa: You're too late, Lucks. The hack is done.
Sofia's long gone by now.
Lucks: Is that so?
Well, we'll just have to call her back then, won't we?
Tari: Theo!
Lucks: SOFIA! I KNOW YOU'RE STILL HERE!
YOU HAVE TO THE COUNT OF THREE TO COME OUT!
ONE!
I'M NOT BLUFFING, SOFIA!
TWO!
Masa: SOFIA, DON'T!
OR ELSE EVERYTHING WE'VE WORKED FOR WILL--
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Tari: Masa!
Lamar: LUCKS, YOU FRICKING PSYCHOPATH!
Lucks: Very well.
Sofia: WAIT!
Lucks: Ah. There we are
Masa: Sofia... ...no.
Sofia: Please,
just don't hurt him anymore.
Lucks: I won't,
as long as I have no reason to.
Wipe everything on it. Run a worm program too in case she made backups.
Such a waste of talent.
If only you'd have come to TAS Corp instead of joining up with this one.
Sofia: It's just- I just wanted to know what you did to my sister.
Tari: Sister?
Lamar: Lucinia.
Belle: Lucks didn't do anything, Sofia.
Lucks: Stay out of this, Belle. You have pushed my patience tonight as is!
Belle: No, Lucks! She deserves to know.
Lucinia is dead, Sofia. I saw the footage myself.
Sofia: Show me.
Belle: Sofia...
Sofia: Show it to me, Belle!
Lucinia: DOCTOR! WHAT'S HAPPENING!?
Sheridan: JUST HANG IN THERE, I'M TRYING TO-
Lucinia: AHHHHHH!
Sheridan: AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Sofia: *SODS*
Lucks: Well, Masa.
You finally got the answers you are so desperate for.
But as you can see, it's Sheridan who's to blame for Lucinia's death, not I.
Sofia: I don't understand. Why did this happen? What was she doing there?
Belle: Ask her!
Theo: What, Tari?
Tari would never hurt anyone.
Belle: Oh, so it's just a coincidence that she has the same logo as the one right here?
Masa: Tari, what is this?
Lamar: Masa, chill.
Lamar: There's gotta be an explanation for this.
A frame job, a doctored video.
This is TAS Corp we're talking about!
Sofia, back me up here!
Sofia: I-I-I-I don't...
Tari: Sofia, I honestly have no idea about any of this.
Please believe me. I'm your friend. I would never lie to you.
Lucks: Oh, don't worry. You'll all have plenty of time to talk things through in a TAS Corp holding cell.
Prepare the van, we're done here.
Tari: Wait!
You're a businessman, right Lucks?
Well, I have a deal for you.
Belle: Really?
In case you haven't noticed, you're in no position to bargain.
Lucks: Quiet, Belle.
Belle: Lucks, you can't be serious. She's involved in Lucinia's death! What could she possibly offer tha-
Lucks: I said QUIET! You have made enough mistakes tonight, Belle! Do you really want to make another?
My apologies, Tari. Do go on.
Tari: I want you to let my friends go. They just walk away, and they never trouble you again.
Lucks: And what do I get in return?
Tari: You get me. Let them go, and I'll join TAS Corp as one of your Meta Runners. Forever.
Theo: Tari, no, don't leave. We can get through this. We just have to stick togeth-
Lucks: I don't appreciate being interrupted.
Tari: I-Is that... Theo's game cartridge!?
Lucks: Oh, yes. It did take me a while to figure out exactly how it worked.
But as it turns out, video games can be extremely educational.
Lamar: That's how you knew our plan? You turned Theo into a spy?! That is messed up!
Theo: Guys, I swear I didn't know. I'm sorry.
You're the most evil boss ever!
Tari: Theo!
Lucks: Tari, I am intrigued by your offer, but you'll understand if I don't exactly trust your little band of friends.
Tell me, do you know what collateral is?
THIS is collateral.
Tari: NO!
Theo: Tari, what's happening?
Theo: Don't worry, Tari. I'll just respaw-
Tari: THEOOOOOO!
Lucks: Here is my counteroffer, Tari.
Their freedom in exchange for your undivided loyalty to TAS Corp, to me,
but if I get anything less, or if they give me any reason to regret my generosity,
then your collateral is forfeit.
Understand?
Wonderful! Oh, don't look so sad. TAS Corp isn't that bad.
I'm sure in time you'll learn to love it.
Do one final sweep of this place. Then let them scurry back to that rat's nest they call hideout.
Lamar: Tari! We're not gonna forget you, understand?
Sofia: It's going to be okay, Tari, trust us.
Tari: Don't worry guys, I'll be fine.
No I need one more chance,
I won’t go on with this.
There's only one more heart to lose
Let it be my own.
I'm left with all I see,
What it feels to me.
That feeling doesn't go away
Not gonna change my mind no
I’m not left with a choice,
you can’t make me use my voice
And there’s no time,
Time is always then
I’ll be gone when you can see m-
*fades out*
Lucks: Belle! The van's waiting on you. Are you done yet?
Belle: Yeah, I'm done here
FA
Body temperature: Unchanged.
Blood pressure: Unchanged.
Overall condition:
Stable.