Now, Alan-- [ Hartman is cut off by the sudden gun and then subsequent punch to the face. He goes over, stumbling until he hits the desk behind him. One hand stables him while the other raises. ] Alright, alright!
"Don't let up, Al!"
[ Jesse lowers her out stetched hands, glancing between all three men. That subtle shift in reality brushes along her and she realizes what is happening. The story has subtly taken over once more. Arms come around her once again to hold the manuscript pages close. Protectively. ]
Ah, well. It was worth the shot. [ Hartman stands gun in hand, staring at the three in the room. His eyes linger on Jesse only to narrow at her, annoyed she and Barry are even there. He looks back at Alan. ] Let's be frank, Alan. We both know the Lake can change things through art. If you and I work together we can change the world to how we want. You could have your failing marriage back--your success back!
"Yeah, what about you? You're no good Samaritan, Hartman." [ Barry pipes up. ] "You've got an angle."
Yes, well, I will finally he proven right. It's a powerful motivator. [ Hartman dismisses Barry's question before turning his gaze back to Alan, bleeding nose and all. ] Let's put all this behind us, Alan. Get to work on saving your wife and then we can change the world!
"Don't listen to him, Al! He kidnapped and drugged you! Kept me and the kid locked up!"
[ A small realization comes to Hartman's face. He turns his gaze to look once more at Jesse. His eyes narrow.
Jesse feels a chill shoot up her spine. She firmly plants her feet on the spot, but it isn't hard to see that it isn't her Hartman is looking at.
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"Don't let up, Al!"
[ Jesse lowers her out stetched hands, glancing between all three men. That subtle shift in reality brushes along her and she realizes what is happening. The story has subtly taken over once more. Arms come around her once again to hold the manuscript pages close. Protectively. ]
Ah, well. It was worth the shot. [ Hartman stands gun in hand, staring at the three in the room. His eyes linger on Jesse only to narrow at her, annoyed she and Barry are even there. He looks back at Alan. ] Let's be frank, Alan. We both know the Lake can change things through art. If you and I work together we can change the world to how we want. You could have your failing marriage back--your success back!
"Yeah, what about you? You're no good Samaritan, Hartman." [ Barry pipes up. ] "You've got an angle."
Yes, well, I will finally he proven right. It's a powerful motivator. [ Hartman dismisses Barry's question before turning his gaze back to Alan, bleeding nose and all. ] Let's put all this behind us, Alan. Get to work on saving your wife and then we can change the world!
"Don't listen to him, Al! He kidnapped and drugged you! Kept me and the kid locked up!"
[ A small realization comes to Hartman's face. He turns his gaze to look once more at Jesse. His eyes narrow.
Jesse feels a chill shoot up her spine. She firmly plants her feet on the spot, but it isn't hard to see that it isn't her Hartman is looking at.
He's looking at Polaris. Or, trying to. ]