Arcane (2021) s01e06 Episode Script

Whoo! Come over here, come on! Sky? Don't be afraid.
You built this? Why aren't you playing with the others? Hm.
Loneliness is often the byproduct of a gifted mind.
What is it? Hmm? Oh.
This is Rio.
She's a rare mutation that I cultivated.
Here.
-Go on.
Hmm.
-She's dying.
I'm attempting to prevent that.
The mutation must survive.
Can I help? You want to assist me? Very well.
We can be loners together.
Good to see some things haven't changed.
Seems just yesterday I stumbled upon an aspiring young scholar from the undercity here, ruminating in his steel oasis.
I heard your prognosis.
I'm terribly sorry, my boy.
Do you contemplate death, Professor? Only that of friends.
I suppose your legacy has been well-secured.
As one of Piltover's founders, what haven't you to show for your remarkable life? You should be proud of what you've accomplished, Viktor.
Figments.
My contributions will be short-lived, even in your memory.
I have seen many students.
It's a sad truth that those who shine brightest often burn fastest.
I didn't know you were an artist.
Hm.
There's quite a lot about me you don't know.
Listen, I'm sorry for disappearing last night.
-Duty calls.
Viktor's dying.
I think it has something to do with gasses in the fissures where he grew up.
Exactly the sort of thing we wanted to fix with Hextech.
Improving lives.
Solving real issues, not just trade disputes.
Viktor saved my life once.
Now, he needs me and there's nothing I can do.
I hate feeling so useless.
I didn't realize you were so close.
He's like my brother.
Why did you come to me with this? I just… Nothing feels impossible when I'm with you.
I'm an exile from my family.
What? Why? I fell short of Medarda standards.
I don't believe that for a second.
Do you? You should be with him, Jayce.
We can't change what fate has in store for us, -but we don't have to face it alone.
It's a beautiful painting.
-Chuck! Thieram.
Uh… My name's Thieram.
Nice try, Chuck.
What's all the hubbub? Uh.
Boss wants us to grab someone up.
Someone? Anyone? - Who are you grabbing? - Some girls.
I mean, I mean not… I'm not grabbing girls.
Oh, other than the… those ones… I guess.
Focus.
Who are they? Why wasn't I invited to the party? Uh, I don't know.
They… they got in a fight with Sevika.
They did a number on her.
Oh really? Which number? It's like a saying… You're doing great, Chuck.
Here, for your troubles.
Silco's goons aren't far behind.
We have to keep moving.
What the hell is that? The sign.
Never mind, just help me to the edge.
-Can you do this in your Shit.
Come on! Come on.
Let's go! We lost her.
Lost who? I feel like you and I got off on the wrong arm.
Maybe we should try the other.
No need.
It's your sister.
She's back.
She's looking for you.
It's not what you think.
She's with some girl enforcer.
Guess she replaced you.
You're lying! Why bother? Her back in town, it's only a matter of time before you implode and Silco finally gets the message that you're about as good for our cause as you were for your family.
-Jinx.
Ten outta ten, toots! I think I know just how to deliver that message.
Ah, about time Daddy joined us.
You were so busy, little Ren here saw me in.
Let's talk outside.
Can't you see we're playing? You remember our old friend Vi, don't you? Vander's daughter.
She was about your age.
Her father went on a long trip and Daddy here assured me that she left with him.
But it seems she never made it.
Isn't that sad? Could you imagine being separated from your father? She's… in a safe place.
She's in the Lanes.
That's not possible.
There's an enforcer with her.
A girl.
Roughly the same age.
Caitlyn.
She's a Kiramman.
Just like them, she does whatever she wants.
I… can't control her.
Then of what use are you? I'll track her down.
I can fix this.
Please.
Everyone makes mistakes, right? What's important is that we don't repeat them.
-My people are tracking Vi and this… …Caitlyn.
They cannot be allowed to resurface.
Do we understand each other? Hmm.
Hmm.
Oops.
Ah.
So sorry.
Accidents happen.
Watch.
It responds to organic matter.
Incredible.
This is unlike anything we've ever seen, Jayce.
It, it, it could be the key to augmenting physiology, extending life… -Curing you.
It's happened to everyone.
I can't determine why.
They're… rejecting the transmutation.
- We'll solve this.
- There may not be time.
We're in uncharted waters here and… I can feel my body… eroding.
I'll have Sky bring Heimerdinger.
He might know something that could help.
In the meantime, we'll do what we do best.
What is this place? It's where the kind of people you topsiders -don't want to think about, wind up.
It was never this big, though.
There.
I know you have your reservations about me, but this only works if we can trust each other.
It doesn't work.
It never has.
You topsiders always find a way to screw us.
I suppose topside is to blame for all your misfortunes.
-No.
Not all of them.
We aren't monsters, you know.
We're people, just like you.
You don't know anything about me.
I shouldn't have left you.
It's all right.
Despite it all, I can tell… you have a good heart.
-You've got a good heart.
What is that? I'm calling it the Hexcore.
It's an adaptive rune matrix.
Hextech that evolves.
It's groundbreaking.
What's most exciting is that it reacts to biological matter.
There are stories of healing magic.
Our samples thus far have perished… You must destroy it.
What? Please, if ever you've put faith in my guidance, hear me now.
I've seen nations destroyed by a single seed and it looked… exactly like this.
Professor, this could save Viktor's life.
Viktor, something's different.
You've changed.
What did you do? What do you mean, Professor? It's that thing.
It must be destroyed! - Wait.
- No.
I won't let you.
-Jayce, this is a violation of the Ethos.
I will have it destroyed one way or another.
That's your opinion.
We'll see if the Council agrees.
I might know someone else who could help.
You do what you have to.
I need to get ready.
For what? -Is she all right? Wait, wait, wait! Easy.
Easy.
That's Vi, right? I'm a friend.
Or at least I was.
I mean, I… I owed her old man my life.
Probably more than that.
I guess.
-She's bleeding.
She needs a doctor.
Not so simple to come by around here.
-Hey.
I'm sorry.
Oh, oh.
But, ah, I do know someone else who might be able to help.
Come with me.
Ailment? Uh… Uh… she's been stabbed.
She makes potions.
Helps people here with… …with this.
Shimmer.
Why would you take something that does that to you? I just… wanted to feel what it was like… To be somebody.
To make other people afraid.
-Instead of -Trade.
-Thank you, I really Let's go.
I think Vi will be happy to see a friendly face.
No, no.
You go ahead.
She knew me when I was still… Anyway, I don't want her to see me like this.
Just tell her, uh, tell her I'm sorry.
About everything.
Okay? I found this on one of the Firelights.
It matches fragments we found outside your lab and at the Hexgates.
I… have reason to believe they're planning more attacks.
Well, how has this threat gone unnoticed for so long? Since the Hexgates were completed, the fissures haven't been a priority.
Oh, we'll settle that later.
For now, we need to prevent any further attacks.
Short of searching everyone who crosses the bridges.
I don't know how we can.
Then, that's what we'll do.
- Are you certain? This sort of an order - Do it.
We have to protect the city.
One other thing.
I saw Caitlyn Kiramman had a prisoner released on your order.
Is there anything I can assist with? No.
No, uh, we've got it covered.
Councilors, we have lost our way.
This city was founded to be a bastion of enlightenment.
In a world that cannibalized itself over power and pride.
But we've forgotten.
Loosened our morals in favor of comfort and convenience.
Traded honor for prestige.
We were once one tribe.
Now we are Houses divided.
I believe, if we set aside our greed and arrogance, we can be one again.
It will take vigilance.
We must hold each other accountable.
And who holds you accountable? What? Shimmer is rampant in the undercity.
Attacks at the Hexgates and in the Academy Square.
Enforcers fear to set foot in the Lanes.
All under your watch.
Jayce, you forget yourself.
I'm sorry, Professor, but healing this city will take more than just speeches.
Time and again, you've warned us what not to do.
But let me ask you this, what's your plan to fix this? I see what this is about.
Your Hextech projects need more time.
More safeguards.
Humans don't live for centuries.
We can't wait for progress.
We need a leadership focused on the future, not the past.
You are the true Father of Piltover, and your years of service can never be repaid.
I believe it's time we gave the beloved founder of our city… a well-deserved retirement.
Jayce, don't do this.
Hmm.
It has to be unanimous.
All in favor? With my deepest respect and appreciation, Professor.
Vi.
-Easy, easy, easy.
We need you back on your feet.
What was the name Sevika gave you? Jinx? Right.
Jinx.
How could I forget? We're going to have to be more careful now.
-Silco will be watching You used to live here? Who's Powder? My sister.
I thought she died, but, no.
I have to try and find her.
How do you not know if your sister is alive or dead? It's hard to check up on people from inside a concrete cell.
What, you don't have parents? No! They were killed by enforcers.
Vander's prodigy.
I've regretted that we never had the opportunity to speak.
What have you done with my sister? -I've freed her.
Candidly, I thought you were the prize of your secondhand family.
But Jinx… Oh.
She is more than I ever imagined.
I'm gonna find her and erase whatever fucked-up delusions you put in her head.
But first, I'm gonna bring your bullshit empire down all around you.
You don't know your limits, girl.
It's what got Vander killed.
What drove your sister away.
And it's why I'm here right now.
-Yeah, well… You talk too much.
Wherever you are, light it up and I'll find you.
Rio will live.
You did this? I thought you understood.
The mutation must survive.
I understand now.
How many problems can one girl cause? -Powder? -Vi? Oh, Powder! I'm so sorry, Powder.
I… I tried to come back.
I promise, I did.
But I… I got arrested.
Marcus? I don't know.
I… It doesn't matter.
I just… I never thought I'd see you again.
Are you real? Yes, of course.
It's me, Vi, your sister.
I'm here.
I'm right here.
Things changed when you left.
I changed.
I know, Pow-pow, I know.
You did what you had to do to survive.
Me too.
It's okay.
What matters is we're together.
Who's she? Who are you? -It's okay.
She's a friend.
Sevika wasn't lying? You're with an enforcer? Your sister is Jinx? Caitlyn, just listen, we can work this out.
This is a trick! You're playing me! Shut up! I'm in no mood.
We didn't say anything.
I wasn't talking to you! Powder, it's okay.
Stop calling me that.
It's Jinx now.
Powder fell down a well.
You're not a jinx.
- God, I never should have - Stop talking to me like I'm a child! Was that why you came? For this stupid stone? No, I don't even know what that is, I… You're a class act, Sister.
Sister.
Thought I missed her.
Bet you wouldn't miss her.
Powder! I'm here for you.
Only you.
You can fire that thing if you want, but I'm not going anywhere.
I'm not going to abandon you again.
-Everyone, shut up, I need to think.
Do you hear that? -Powder.
-Powder! -Take her.
Vi? No!