PantsuCorp’s Hermes Drone will fly us all into the next age of robotics, and
tomorrow at the West City Science Expo we will unveil it live for the first time!
[audience claps]
Doctor Pantsu!
Great presentation, love the idea.
You know, the military applications for those things-
Kae!
You know I love when you stop by unannounced waiting for me in the dark
like a serial killer, but I’ve told you people that I have no interest in creating
murder machines for the Kai West Military.
I hear you, but the thing is, we’re gonna reverse-engineer your little drone
anyway, just like everything else you’ve made!
Which is definitely illegal.
Oh, call a cop.
Or, better yet, why not just help us cut out the middleman and
take a nice juicy government contract while you’re at it?
I make plenty of money without killing people, Kae.
Yeah, but where’s the fun in that?
See you around, Kae.
I have to be in West City in 12 hours.
Of course ya do, Doc!
You have a good time at that Expo tomorrow!
I know I will.
[upbeat theme music]
Alright, Akio.
Today is the day you learn how to manifest your ki!
[gasps]
It is?!
But first a lesson!
Ugh! Boo!
PANCHI: Shut up!
Every person’s spiritual energy resonates at a certain frequency based
on their emotional center, the emotion from which they draw the most power.
Your resonance is key to whether or not you can produce your... ki.
Whoa!
So do I have to do some sort of test to figure out which one I am?
No.
You’re yellow, which means your emotional center is happiness.
Did you know that because I’m so happy the world smiles with me?
No, I know that because I can sense ki.
Oh, right.
‘Cuz you’re blind.
No!
Well, kinda.
Let’s just get started!
Can’t Red help teach me?
She’s nicer than you.
First off; I am a GREAT teacher and you’re lucky to have me!
Second; too bad!
Red went to some nerd convention in the city tonight so you’re stuck with me.
A reminder to all attendants: The West City Science Expo is not liable for any electrocutions,
mutations, or deaths.
[machine whirring]
Cool!
What else does it do?
Uh, this.
It stacks boxes.
Specifically these boxes, it can’t stack other boxes.
OWL MAN: One second, lemme see I can maybe….
[romantic music plays]
[Red thinking] Okay, okay, something to talk about.
With a girl.
I can talk to a girl!
I just need a topic!
YES!
I know that!
That’s a thing I know!
We have something in common!
Okay, okay!
Calm down.
Don’t act like an idiot.
Hi! [lowers voice] Hi.
I- I was just- That’s a band!
Yeah.
I...
I like that band, too.
Toothache.
They are good at... music.
Mhm.
So, come here often?
I mean, is this your first time here?
At the Expo?
No.
I go every year.
Because... my dad?
Oh yeah?
Is he into this stuff, too?
So...
What do you like by them?
What?
What songs do you like?
Oh, uh...
Well, it’s kinda old, but “Run Away.”
That song rocks.
I see you’re a girl with good taste.
That’s my favorite.
[Red laughs]
Cool!
That’s— [clears throat]
I mean.
That’s cool, we like the same song.
That’s pretty neat.
Are you always so jumpy?
No.
Well, I mean...
Not with everyone.
Some people.
Those people being me.
Well, uh--!
You think I’m scary?
No!
No, I just--!
Yes.
Yes, I do.
A little.
Good answer.
I’m Red.
I’ll say.
Name’s Karida.
Call me Kari.
Cool.
So, any exhibits you’re excited to check out?
Eh, I’ve already seen everything.
You wanna see something really cool?
Alright, Akio, remember those meditation exercises you hate?
The boring stuff?
Yeah.
Yeah, well that “boring stuff” is how you’re going to manifest your ki.
Ugh.
Every time?
Yes, every time!
But if you work at it, it eventually just become instinct.
Now quit complaining and meditate!
But!
Nu-uh-uh!
I want you CALM and COLLECTED and AT PEACE WITH THE
UNIVERSE NOW!
Uh.
Hey, are we supposed to be back here?
You worry too much.
I think I worry just the right amount...
Unless I don’t.
Do I?
Chill!
I got this.
I’m chill!
I’m the chillest.
Hey, what are you doing back here?
It’s cool, she’s with me.
Oh, apologies Miss--!
It’s cool, but we really gotta be going bye!
[Hermes whirs to life]
Hey, bud!
Have a good nap?
[Hermes whirs approvingly]
Red, meet Hermes.
He won’t bite.
Keep your fingers clear of the propellers, though.
Hi Hermes. Nice to meet you.
[Hermes whirs in greeting]
He’s amazing.
I’ve never seen tech like this before.
What’s he for?
Well, delivering packages mostly.
But me?
I have other plans in mind.
[Hermes whirs inquisitively]
This is not fun.
Do you want to produce your ki or not?
Yes!
Then shut up and focus on your breathing!
[Akio exhales]
Now find the ki at the center of your being, like I taught you, and then try and
focus it into your hand.
Just like that? -Yep, just like that.
I’ve been teaching you how to do this for years with all that
“boring stuff,” you just didn’t know it.
Go for it.
[electricity sounds]
I did it-!
Oh!
Aw, it went away!
Well yeah, you stopped concentrating!
Ugh, I have to do it the WHOLE TIME?
YES!
Why wouldn’t you?!
You didn’t tell me that, don’t yell at me!
I shouldn’t HAVE to tell you!
Yelling!
Mean and yelling!
[Hermes humming robotically]
KARI: Right there, Hermes!
Perfect!
We’re not gonna spy on people peeing are we?
What?
No, gross!
We’re just gonna wait for someone to come in, then scare the
literal shit out of them!
Doesn’t artificial intelligence seem a bit much for that?
Yeah, well, that’s “the great Doctor Pantsu” for you.
Wait, did you say--?
Karida Pantsu!
Yes, sir?
I am appalled!
That you haven’t introduced me to your new friend!
Hello, my name’s--!
DOCTOR PANTSU!
Uh-- hi, sir!
Nice to meet you sir!
Hey, don’t think of me as a genius trailblazing scientist with a net worth of 2.5
billion.
Think of me as your friend: Akira!
Oh, okay!
Speaking of friends, it’s great to see my little girl chummin’​ it up with somebody!
I was just coming in to check on Hermes before the demonstration, run some
diagnostics and whatnot.
Can’t have him fritzing during the showcase!
Uh--! I’ll handle it, Dad!
I know you got other stuff to do.
[Kari laughs nervously]
Atta girl!
Way to be a go-getter!
Looks like your new friend is a positive influence!
Anyway, you kids have fun!
Karida, make sure you don’t miss the main presentation, okay?
Yes sir, bye!
[both sigh]
YOUR DAD IS DOCTOR PANTSU?!
Oh, you noticed?
Why didn’t you tell me?
If I had a famous science dad I’d--
So, uh, I guess we better get Hermes back here before the presentation, huh?
No, no wait one sec!
We’ll get him back after we get a good scare in.
Hermes, microphone on!
[Hermes whirs in acknowledgement]
MAN 1: Look, Eugene, we all voted on the theme!
I don’t understand why you’re making such a big deal out of this.
MAN 2: That’s easy for you to say, you just look like a guy dressed fancy!
I look like an idiot!
MAN 1: Trust me!
This will help us stand out!
This is the job of a lifetime, we need to wear
our costumes!
Starting tonight, ‘Cirque de Slay’ becomes the most well-known
mercenary assassin group in Kai West!
Fine, fine!
Let’s just kill him and get this over with.
Good!
Pantsu’s as good as dead!
[Kira gasps]
KIRA: Dad!
[Clown growls]
Hermes, recall!
CLOWN: Hey!
[“Runaway” by Toothache]
MAGICIAN: Get that machine!
Good job, Hermes!
[Hermes whirs 'thank you']
Ha!
Gotchya, ya little--!
[Clown growls]
Oh crap.
Run!
Whoa, uh--!
[Magician chuckles]
Ohhhh no.
Oh, kids!
We got your toy!
You go first, I’ll hold them off.
What?!
[Clown chuckles]
There!
Wait- wasn’t there two of ‘em?
Hey Hermes!
You okay?
[Hermes happily whirs]
Wow.
Hermes!
What the f-lowers?
Alright, good!
You’ve maintained your ki for 5 minutes.
Next you’re gonna use it.
Already?
Yeah, why not?
I dunno.
Could be dangerous?
Pfft!
What’s the worst that could happen?
I could blow up.
You’re not gonna blow up.
I could.
You won’t.
Okay!
[electricity sparks, then explosion]
Well Doctor Pantsu, since you won’t let anyone else play with your toys, I guess we’ll
have to take them away from you until you can learn to share.
Hey, who stole the thing I was gonna steal?
I had dibs!
Clown: I think it’s broken.
Oh, look!
A nightmare!
Why’d you make me get this thing?
Because it might have been recording us talking about murdering Pantsu.
I thought we wanted people to know?
We do.
But only after we kill him.
Oh, yeah, makes sense.
So should I break it some more?
No!
If it recorded us we can use the footage for our highlight reel!
Put that thing down!
You know, I don’t like your tone!
If we botch this job my “tone” will be the least of our problems.
Red?
Red, wake up.
Red!
Where are we?
I think it’s a broom closet?
Hm.
So, apparently you can make stuff out of nothing?
Uh, yeah!
It’s not a big deal.
Just a-
Anything?
Uh...
In theory?
What does that mean?
It means I’ve learned to make a stick.
I can make a stick.
So you can’t make a knife to cut us free so we can save my dad’s life.
Uh - No. Sorry.
What’ve we got in here that could help us-?
UH-!
[romantic music plays]
Uh, you know, there's something around here, probably.
We just need to look...
- Yeah
I’ll check the other side!
Over here!
On this side!
I’m sorry, sir, we can’t find Miss Pantsu or the drone.
What?
Forget the drone.
Find my daughter!
Yes, sir.
[Pantsu sighs]
Aw, how sweet.
And exploitable.
I am one thousand percent not in the mood, Kae.
Bet I can change your mind.
Will you just-
What if I told you I knew where your daughter was?
Wha-?
What did you do?
Ow, hurtful!
I didn’t do anything.
I just happen to know who did and where they are.
Is she okay?
Pretty sure she’s been kidnapped.
She’s been - Well, tell me where she is!
I’ll do you one better.
I’ll go get her myself to ensure her safety.
Really?
You’d do that?
On one condition.
And I think you know what it is.
You’re a bad person, Kae.
Oh honey, it’s cute that you think I care.
[Akio whimpers]
You said I wouldn’t blow up!
Yeah, well you weren’t supposed to!
Yellow ki doesn’t explode!
Normally!
Should I try again?
DO NOT try again!
Just don’t use your ki for now.
At all?
At all.
I’m gonna find another way to handle this.
You can’t just tell me what I did wrong?
[Panchi sighs] Look, Akio, I don’t know what you did wrong.
Red kinda just taught herself, and before that-
The point is, until I figure out what to do about it, I’d like to continue to have a
house.
So just leave it alone for now.
Well, what’s the damage?
Not too bad I hope?
Uh... might need a little paint?
Just a few more seconds now and he’s a sitting duck.
[muffled sounds of struggle]
Popo?
Nana?
Everything all right?
Hey boys!
Who the hell?!
[clown shoes squeaking]
Nuh-uh!
I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
[nose squeaks]
Hey!
So, assassination job huh?
I gotta say this is a pretty sloppy operation, fellas.
How’d you hacks land such a high-profile gig?
You underbid everyone else?
How dare!
Look, I calls ‘em like I sees ‘em.
Anybody who has to wear costumes to get noticed definitely isn’t getting hired ‘cuz
they do quality work.
Who do you think you are, lady?
A professional.
Unlike you.
KAE: By the way, someone who actually knew what they
were doing would have ditched that nose by now.
[snapping and explosion]
KAE: Look, I wouldn’t even be messing with your operation if I didn’t need Pantsu alive.
But -- oh!
And lookie there, just what I came here for!
Everything’s comin’ up Kae!
Now, what to do with you?
[muffled explosion]
Oh my god... they did it.
[Kari crying]
Hey!
I thought I heard someone in here!
You’re Pantsu’s daughter, right?
[Kari sobbing]
Whoa, what’d I do?
Her dad just got murdered.
What?
Oh. Oh, that’s funny, haha!
He’s not dead, he’s fine!
[Kari sniffling] He is?
I’m sorry dad, I didn’t mean to lose Hermes.
Hey, don’t worry about it, we have another prototype back home.
I’m just glad you’re okay.
You say goodbye to your friend...
Dad!
I’ll wait inside.
KARI: Hey, you alright?
Oh, sorry, yeah I just...
I mean, I’m gonna miss you.
Uh-!
That sounds weird ‘cuz we just met and stuff, it’s just I don’t
really talk to a lot of girls my age, is that weird to say?
I think it's kinda weird. It’s weird thing to say, I should-
Red.
I don’t think you’re weird...
Well, you’re a little weird.
But a cool weird.
[Red chuckles]
Look me up sometime.
We’ll hang out.
But, how will I find -- oh, the building with your name on it.
Yeah, I’m sure I’ll manage.
[upbeat outro music]