Episode 70: Something New

The Fair Lucy continues its maiden voyage in the wasteland, led by the power of the coin and sunstone engine. Meanwhile, Marlowe’s return home to Kim Vir takes a dark turn and violence visits Brise Soleil once again, creating serious questions of safety and peace for multiple regions of the Beyond.

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Speaker 12 0:40

Oh, I'm sorry, Dez. Oh, Daddy didn't mean it. You've been so good for fifteen years, yes, you have. Don't die on me now.

unknown 0:53

Great.

Speaker 12 0:55

Miles from home. Sun setting. Nothing to eat. Too far to walk back to the perimeter tower. Maybe they'll radio ahead. Blasted desert. Why on earth did I agree to live here? Maybe it's time to find food. Up for a hunt? What's that? Oh, you rascal clay. They did radio ahead. Clay! Oh, you're a sight for sore eyes. Dez here bit the dust, I'm afraid. I thought it would be me and the moon tonight. It's been a long week. I told you it would be. How's Finley? She driving you crazy? Oh. Oh, hi, Jules. Marlowe. Where is Finley? I left her with you two. Where is she? Clay? There's no time to waste. I don't like your look, Clay. Jules, what's going on? You'll see in a later. Get your hands off me. What's going on? Clay, what's going on? Wait a minute. Get off me. Play. Let's run.

Speaker 9 3:25

I'm starving, Reg.

Speaker 3:27

Well, you've had your can of porkle. Now it's already been a week, and we don't know how long we'll be out here. We have to ration. Water.

Speaker 9 3:36

As far as the eye can see. Murky cloudy water.

Speaker 14 3:41

Don't whimp out now. That's what I'm worried about. What? The sunrock's whimping out. The color's changing. It's duller. You realize it took that rock to get us through the wall of water. There's no more power in that rock. We can't get back through. Right. And the coin sounds strong. Well, that's important. We need to burst through the wall of water. We can all hold on tight to the coin and miraculously. I got it. What's that? In the distance. Dark clouds. They sure are tall. They're really low in the sky. Those aren't clouds. It's water. I thought we already went through the one of water. We're about to hit another. It was so nice a minute ago. Welcome to the wasteland, boys. You wanted it? You got it. Great. Bring it on. There's a reason for us to be here, Maggie. We're not going anywhere. Hold on!

Speaker 9 4:50

Hold on, Wyatt. Is he breathing? This is where you'll have to stay, Liana. Hospital rules. The team and I will do our best to revive him.

Speaker 7 4:58

You better. That dog was my dad's favorite.

Speaker 9 5:00

Of course. I'm quite aware of your father's affinity for the nose hounds.

Speaker 7 5:04

His name is Wyatt. Please, Protist, save him. Liana! Kyla. Um I'm glad you're here. Ramulus told me that Wyatt got hurt on the jungle floor. I was out riding Spirit today, and yeah, Wyatt followed us. Did your horse get hurt too? No, she's back at the stable. I was collecting samples for a study when I heard a piercing scream like an animal dying. I'd never heard it before. Well, of course, Wyatt took off after the sound and spirit took off after him and come here. I've only been home a week. I know. I'm so sorry. Everybody's leaving, Kyla. First dad and mom. No Wyatt. I'm not.

Speaker 8 5:50

Neither am I, sis. You two stay here. I'm gonna help Protist.

Speaker 5 5:57

Come on. Let's go get something to eat while we wait.

Speaker 12 6:37

The listening post. It's... it's gone! Burned. How? How did this happen? Everything's destroyed. The tent is ashes. Wait. Wait. Wait, Finley. Finley! Tell me she's okay. Tell me she's fine. Good. That's good. Is everyone, you know? Four did not survive the fire. Stop being cryptic, Clay. What's going on? Where is she? She's with the peacemaker. Verdict? It's bad, Marlowe. But what does Finley have to do with this? It was her fault. You take that back, Jules. How could a twelve-year-old girl burn down a huge listening tent? She's a child!

Speaker 4 7:30

She admitted it, Marlowe. What everyone's waiting for you.

Speaker 13 7:37

Why? Verdict's waiting to start the trial until you arrive. Trial?

Speaker 4 7:44

Banishment, Marlowe. Finley might be banished.

Speaker 12 7:49

Not in my lifetime she won't. Out of my way, lightweight! Stop, Marlowe. Just you try.

Speaker 2 8:21

I just dried my clothes and my boots yesterday.

Speaker 14 8:31

What was that? We're changing direction again.

Speaker 9 8:33

Look! Land ho! It's about time it's been days!

Speaker 14 8:38

Listen, it's getting stronger. Well, that can only mean one thing. What? Exactly. More questions, no answers. No answers yet. Come on, where's your spirit of adventure? You forced me to be here, remember? Why don't you stop being so afraid, Magnus? It's time for us to make our mark, just like mom and dad. They're doing what Elyon asked them to do. So? So?! We don't even know who sent us those blueprints. That magic rock and returned the coin? We're sailing in the dark. Maybe, but we got each other. We got your skills and my vision. Okay. So where are we going, Mr. Vision? We're going where this coin is leading. Oh! The air is crisp. One thing I hate cold, wet clothes. Everyone keep an eye out. For what? I guess we'll know when Boden sees it. You bet we will. This is fate, my friends. Our destiny. You're so dramatic.

Speaker 9 9:34

I hope it's a dry destiny.

Speaker 3 10:02

Bring the girl. We are a proud group with a proud tradition. Living on the outskirts of the beyond, our existence is not laced with elegance and refinement. We are not drunk on laziness and entitlement, as some are. We are Kim Vir! Self reliant, hardworking and resilient, applying Elyon's truths here in the harshest of regions. We're not deluged by mist, but rather sun and heat. I'm scared. Finley Brandin.

Speaker 1 11:33

Yes?

Speaker 3 11:34

Look out over this cavern. What do you see?

Speaker 1 11:37

People staring at me.

Speaker 3 11:38

Why? Because you took four lives from our community.

Speaker 1 11:43

It wasn't my fault. We'll be the judge. Correction. I'll be the judge!

Speaker 13 11:52

Don't move, Marlowe!

Speaker 12 11:56

It's okay, Finley. I'm here.

Speaker 3 12:03

I'm glad you're home, Marlowe.

Speaker 12 12:05

Oh, is that right?

Speaker 3 12:06

We are not a lawless people. Sounds like a mob to me!

Speaker 12 12:09

Concerned citizens. With violence in their eyes. You're supposed to rise above that. You've been absent. I was trading at Barrents. Do you know what happened? I saw the listening post.

Speaker 3 12:21

You saw the ashes, but you haven't heard the fire.

Speaker 12 12:26

What do you mean hear the fire?

Speaker 13 12:28

Marlowe! The recordings from the listening post survived the fire. Give me that. Rewind a bit. Oh, there she is. Hello, Finley. Can I get you some dinner?

Speaker 5 13:02

No, thanks. What's that in your hands? Nothing? Looks shiny. It's nothing, just sand. Well, can you help us with some of the chores? The machines in the back need cleaning. Do I have to? If you help, I see some double-dipped olive cones in your future. Where do I start? The ones that look yellowish.

Speaker 13 13:19

It's called copper, honey. You stay out of it. Staying out.

Speaker 5 13:25

Make sure you wear your gloves, Finley. Don't want to get any grease on you. Can I get around for the boys?

Speaker 13 13:32

Come in right up, kids.

Speaker 4 13:34

We're busy today.

Speaker 13 13:36

Keillor's at the Well. Renee Goodwin's doing a live concert.

Speaker 4 13:42

What was that?

Speaker 13 13:43

Sounded like it came from the kitchen.

Speaker 4 13:45

I hope she's all right. I'll be right back. Jules! Are you all right?

Speaker 5 13:54

The kitchen...

Speaker 10 14:03

Everyone out!

Speaker 12 14:26

Finley. Look at me. Stop playing with rocks and stand up! Look at me.

Speaker 1 14:35

Dad, I didn't mean it. They just turned on.

Speaker 12 14:38

What just turned on? What are you talking about? Look, her hands. What are you holding?

Speaker 1 14:44

No, Dad, they're dangerous.

Speaker 12 14:45

Open your hands. Sunstones? What are sunstones? That's why I keep finding them. You're making them, aren't you? I– I need to take her to the Well.

Speaker 3 15:02

Now! She must stand trial first.

Speaker 2 15:08

This is a peaceful gathering, no weapons! She's going now! I'm the peacemaker. If you leave now, both of you can never return. We won't be!

Speaker 9 15:48

Age was not a cause. So busy with the vitals, I didn't even see that. So it wasn't as heart? Yes. This bite is abnormally colored. Do you see it? Yes. And the size? Larger than my fist. The carnivores that call Brise Soleil home did not attack this nose hound. Something from beyond our borders? An invasive species? Possible. But if it didn't come from outside, then a possible mutation? Something entirely new. Something with incredible speed. Agility and power to overtake your father's nose hound. Quite impressive, wouldn't you say? I have to go break the news to my sister. Of course.

Speaker 4 16:43

Sir, what would you like us to do with the cadaver?

Speaker 9 16:45

Freeze it. Also, please bring me the files on case number 77. Immediately. I'll be working late tonight.

Speaker 11 17:06

Episode 70, Something New, was written by Chris Nelson. Featuring the voice talents of Garrett Lewis, Logan Polson, Jamie Cloutier, Stephen Dean, Joshua Prentice, Chris Nelson, Madelyn Durie, Joshua Lindevaldsen, Amber Lambie, Thomas Scott, Becca Kellum, Ashley Banker, Katie Sakai, Cameron Smith, Jacob Lindsay, Ben Perry, and Taryn Nunley. Sound design by Sam Lee. Music by Seth Norris. The Encounter is written, performed, and produced by Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Visit us online at encounterseries.com.