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INT. BACK ROOM -- NIGHT

The leader seems last to the event. Anticipation must have
brought an early crowd. A table is inside a room, packed
with members. So many, some sit by the walls.

One side of the table is filled with a small pack of people
- two on each side: Kratan; Axo; Hazurd; Varhoven. At the
head of that side of the table is a chair unlike any of the
Others. It resembles the same seat as Ryah sat in during
the previous meeting. This time it is occupied by a person
named Acaun.

Ryah waves to the entire group.

RYAH
Hail, all.

He sees the grouping of people and recognizes them right
away.

RYAH (CONT'D)
And hey guys!

Moving closer to see that side of the table better...

RYAH (CONT'D)
It's been a really long time.

Acaun stands up and waves towards Ryah, then makes a
gesturing motion with his hand.

ACAUN
Take a seat.

Working his way closer to the table, he looks for an open
spot. Unfortunately, there is not a single open seat for
him. There are people even on the floor awaiting whatever
this "event" is.

CRISTOPHE
Don't worry. I have a spare.

He stands up and POOF: the chair behind Cristophe
disappears. Taking a step over, POP: he drops a
unique-looking chair down. Next, the chair from earlier
plunks back down; and Cristophe takes a seat like it was no
big deal.

Now there is just enough space for Ryah to squeeze in.

RYAH
Thanks.

The guild leader sits down. His head moves around to
survey the room. Silence.
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2.

RYAH (CONT'D)
I thought I was right on time, but
let's move along.

Another moment when nobody speaks. It doesn't last long.

ACAUN
Who's this crew?

Ryah stands once more. Without warning, four other members
also get up. He looks them all over for a split second.
It's obvious this is also a group of five.

RYAH
Obviously this is me. The others
are Cris-
(catching himself)
Cristophe. Emjay, Bokas, and
Klouds. Combat, resources.
Membership, housing.

They all sit back in their respective seats. No particular
cue.

ACAUN
Everyone should know us.

Acaun has been keeping his gaze trained on Ryah.

ACAUN (CONT'D)
Let's be left alone to talk.

Some of the members murmur.

GUILDIE
Who's staying?

GUILDIE 2
Overlords only? This is a guild
meeting.

KLOUDS
I don't know what the heck is going
on.

GUILDIE 3
This sure isn't looking like one.

BOKAS
Who else did you plan on staying?

Acaun points to Ryah.

GUILDIE
So obviously you're the one who
sent out the announcement?
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3.

Without acknowledging the person asking, Acaun nods as the
answer.

GUILDIE 3
Can that even be done?

EMJAY
You can't call a guild meeting.
Everyone who-

The person in the leader's chair stands - quieting anyone's
mumbles or speech.

ACAUN
Let's talk, Ryah.

He walks off; causing the other four on that side of the
table to get up and leave without words or gestures. They
all barely leave the door before guildies start overlapping
each other with words.

GUILDIE
What a crock of-

GUILDIE 2
You don't want to know what I had
to skip to-

GUILDIE 3
Was this thing mandatory, because
everyone wh-

KLOUDS
I don't even know WHAT the heck is
going on...

GUILDIE 2
This is-

KLOUDS
Nobody even left me a seat.

GUILDIE 4
Right now there's-

KLOUDS
No, I'm not mad at Ryah but SOMEONE-

GUILDIE 3
Eighty-six him. I don't know
anyone who could...

GUILDIE
Who knows?

KLOUDS
Fra-
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4.

GUILDIE 2
It's just disrespect.

GUILDIE 4
Straight up!

GUILDIE
Aye!

FELDO
Whoah, EVERYONE! Let's all figure
it out!

More commotion.

CRISTOPHE
Let's calm down...

EMJAY, CRISTOPHE, BOKAS
NOW.

The room tries to settle.

CRISTOPHE
I'm not trying to take the meeting
over, but I want to get things under
control.

Still a few voices.

KLOUDS
I love you all but,
(top of her voice)
QUIii-ET!

Knocked for a loop, the guild brings silence.

FELDO
That works.

Taking a glance from Cristophe, Klouds uneasily smiles.
For effect, Cristophe stands.

CRISTOPHE
Ok guys... And gals. I think Ryah
has been more than patient with all
of us.

Looking over, Ryah hasn't said a word.

CRISTOPHE (CONT'D)
One at a time. Let's do things the
way all the overlords, and leader,
expect things to be done.

He looks around to make sure all are paying attention.
They are.
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5.

CRISTOPHE (CONT'D)
No disrespect to anyone else in
this room... I know all of us
leaders are the same. But for right
now, maybe you will let me ask
things first.

Looking towards the members when calling them...

CRISTOPHE (CONT'D)
Emjay? Klouds? Bokas?

KLOUDS
Sure.

BOKAS
Aye.

EMJAY
No worries, mate.

CRISTOPHE
If they're fine, I doubt anyone
else has a complaint.

The group stays quiet. Whether heeding Cristophe or
Klouds, who knows.

CRISTOPHE (CONT'D)
Ok then...

He sits down.

CRISTOPHE (CONT'D)
Leader. Did you post notice for
this meeting?

Shaking his head,

RYAH
No.

CRISTOPHE
Did anyone contact you before this
so-called guild event?

RYAH
No.

CRISTOPHE
Anyone not in the room now?

RYAH
I didn't even know any of them were
in game.
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6.

RYAH (CONT'D)
Well, the overlords and I had a
meeting. But none of us knew
anything about it. Klouds wasn't
there though, but the rest of us all
thought it was best to wait and see
what was going to happen. I'm sure
she'd say the same thing.

KLOUDS
Yeah. I would have said let's find
out. You know me. Way too curious,
like a cat apparently.

FELDO
Same.

BOKAS
Morbidly curious myself also.

CRISTOPHE
Can't fault it. And I was going to
bring up we had a quick meeting
downstairs, just in case anyone had
any clarity on the announcement.

GUILDIE
Fat chance still it sounds.

CRISTOPHE
Let's stay on target. I say if
Ryah says it, I believe it him. How
about you?

The guild seems to agree.

EMJAY
I don't care who they are-

CRISTOPHE
We still have rules...

EMJAY
But they still disrespected us in
our own hall.

FELDO
They are us. Like it or not, they
wear our guild tag. Even if it's
only for this moment.

Putting his hand up, Bokas rises from his seat.

BOKAS
We do have rules. Exactly.

He turns to Ryah.
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7.

BOKAS (CONT'D)
Leader. What do you think about
the situation that's been raised in
front of us?

Their leader looks towards as many as he can while
remaining seated.

RYAH
You are all right.

He stands up to see more of the members.

RYAH (CONT'D)
All in different ways...

GUILDIE
(cutting in)
So?

RYAH
We do have rules. There's the CCC.
That's why nobody will do any
booting for the time being.

Ryah looks towards the overlords, but doesn't linger.

RYAH (CONT'D)
I wouldn't do it to any of you.
I'd want to be treated fairly, no
matter the situation... I'm sure
you'd all wish to be treated fairly
too.

CRISTOPHE
What do you decide?

RYAH
First. I would like to see why I'm
wanted.

Making his way towards the doorway, he passes some of the
members.

EMJAY
I still think you and everyone got
dissed.

KLOUDS
Hey.

Trying to ignore the statement, Ryah turns back to look at
the group in the room.

RYAH
When I find out, so shall you all.
Dismissed.

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8.

GUILDIES
Go for all.

RYAH
All I shall.

He departs.