Shadows House (2021) s01e12 Episode Script

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"To Lord Grandfather's Wing"
Who are you?
Tea truly is a fine beverage.
Pour boiling water upon the leaves,
replace the teapot's lid,
and patiently let it brew.
The key is to not be hasty.
Then open the lid,
gently stir with a spoon,
and pour it through a tea strainer.
Finally, enjoy the aroma
with one's first sip.
This is how adults drink it.
Are you not thirsty?
Just a little.
Let us prepare you a cup
with plenty of sugar.
That is, if you answer these questions.
Your mistress is a malcontent, is she not?
What is Kate trying to do?
I have nothing to say to you.
I don't know who you are,
but I won't say a word without
Mistress Kate's permission.
Is that so?
Th-Threatening me is a waste of time!
I can go without drinking anything for a--
I should have finished
that roll before I left.
You lack a sense of apprehension.
But there's plenty of time.
I will expose everything come morning
and present it before Lord Grandfather.
Edward is in Lord Grandfather's wing.
So we'll have to sneak in there?
Is such a thing even possible?
Perhaps not.
Could you take this a bit more seriously?!
Well, where is your brilliant idea?
Nothing has come to mind yet.
Shaun.
Yes? May I be of service?
Do you have any ideas?
You're always so calm and observant,
or so Emilico said.
Please share your advice.
She's right! You really
are smart, aren't you?!
Very well. Please give me
a moment to think.
Think.
How can we get into Lord Grandfather's
wing without anyone noticing?
I've nothing to go on.
That wing of the manor is
a complete mystery to me.
There may even be traps of some sort.
The corridor to Lord Grandfather's wing
is the only way I know how to get there.
But there are veiled dolls
standing guard at the entrance.
Shaun?
There is one way.
One that's proven successful.
That's so yummy!
What are you doing?
I'm eating a roll.
You're a stubborn one.
But how much longer can
you keep up this charade?
I don't need to. I'm not hungry anymore!
You may be freed from your bonds
if you reveal what Kate intends to do.
The answer's no!
Then remain as you are.
I say no to that, too!
Then, what of Kate's--
No!
Do you understand the situation you're in?
Are you even listening?!
I-I got sleepy because I'm so full.
I know! Let's have a
delightful conversation!
After all, I can't imagine you're
doing this because you want to.
I can't talk about Mistress Kate,
but I'll listen to all you have to say.
Let's talk about lots of things!
That would certainly
be more fun than this!
You'll be the death of me.
Calm yourself, Edward.
This isn't that difficult.
We'll slip into the other wing
through this connecting corridor.
We'll disguise ourselves as veiled dolls.
Of course! That's how
Edward pulled it off!
Impressive, Shaun! You're so perceptive!
You're embarrassing me, Master John.
Kate will go.
John will, too!
The more of us that go,
the greater the risk of discovery.
But we've no idea where Emilico is!
We must split up and look for--
That won't work. We've no
way of maintaining contact.
Kate will go alone.
Yes, but searching the
entire wing alone is impossible.
Kate read a book about it.
In Lord Grandfather's wing,
the higher the floor,
the more important the shadows.
There's a first, a second,
and a third floor.
Which one do you suppose Edward is on?
What John doesn't get
is why one so important
would resort to sneaky
measures like an abduction.
Yes, that is sneaky.
Why take such a risk?
You will have to steal a
veiled doll's uniform, won't you?
How will you manage that?
There must be a room
somewhere where they keep--
Who could that be at this hour?
Patrick, what's all the racket?
Open the door this instant.
Isn't that
Barbara!
That Star Bearer?!
Oh no. She must've heard us.
Let's escape through Ricky's room.
But living dolls' rooms
are locked from the outside.
John will bust it open if he must!
No, they'll suspect Patrick
if the lock is broken.
How long will you make Barbara wait?
Open the door now!
The time for thinking is over.
Just let Patrick and Ricky
handle this. The rest of you, go!
All right. Thank you.
Ricky, that chair
Barbara! What brings you here so late?
Several voices were heard
coming from this room.
As a Star Bearer,
Barbara will search every inch.
You must be mistaken.
If that's the case, you won't take issue.
Barbie, get to work.
It's no use. It's locked.
Then John shall bust it down!
Quiet!
Excuse me. We need help! Over here!
Louise?! What are you doing?!
Thank you for making the rounds.
Huh? Who are you talking--
Now, let's get out of here.
What just happened?
Louise's soot can control dolls.
Have you forgotten already?
There's no one else here.
That leaves the living doll's room.
What do we do now?
Get a uniform for starters.
Louise will make the doll show us the way!
All right. Kate will go with Louise.
What about John and Shaun?
Let's go assess the situation
over at the other wing.
Perhaps we'll find a way to sneak in.
Great! Let's meet in front
of that corridor, Kate!
All right. Make sure no one sees you.
No one's there.
It must've been our heated conversation.
We'll try to be more careful.
Hmph.
Since when have you been on watch duty?
After Edward was put in charge
of the children's wing,
he told us to report any trouble,
no matter how small.
Edward's in charge?!
Perhaps the debut was well received.
So it seems. But why bother
reporting minor problems?
He's quite the social climber.
It's so infuriating!
Mistress Barbara.
It is time for us to go.
See that you avoid actions that
may be deemed suspicious, Patrick.
Yes, ma'am!
That was close.
But we learned something
that might help Emilico.
Why do this?
Huh?
Why go out of your way
to help that living doll?
Don't call her "that living doll."
Her name is Emilico.
And you are Ricky.
Well, there they are.
And if John has to--
No, Master John, no punching.
What if they call for backup?
The wings are farther apart than
I thought, and the cliff is high.
It's hard to see when it's so dark.
We've only been over there once,
and that was during the debut.
We must piece together
what it might look like in there
based on our memories
and what we see here.
How's this?
Yes, not bad.
That's a relief.
Well, this is as far as Louise goes.
She cannot take any further risks.
But best of luck to you.
Understood.
You've been quite helpful. Thank you.
It was nothing. Louise merely
wished to show off her soot power.
Right. Well, keep your fingers crossed.
Mistress Louise?
This time it is Kate that he is after,
but it could have easily been Louise.
If that happened, it would've
been you who were abducted.
But Louise would never
let him lay a hand on you!
That's no good Edward is loathsome!
Oh, no! They've found us!
Let's run for it!
Wait! It's Kate!
Kate?!
The first floor of our wing connects
to the basement over there.
Once you're through the corridor,
find the stairs that lead up.
Understood.
They must have watch duty
over there as well.
But if it's just veiled dolls,
it shouldn't pose a problem.
Yes, but reaching the third floor
sounds nearly impossible.
No need for that.
Patrick! Ricky! So glad you're safe.
Barbara had something interesting to say.
Edward's in charge of the children's wing,
and he seeks to rise to the third floor.
In short--
He lives on the first or second floor!
That's still a lot of rooms.
You can't possibly search them all.
Leave it to Kate.
Something came to mind.
Don't bungle this.
We're counting on you.
We will make it back, both of us.
John will join you.
Master John!
Doesn't this worry you sick?!
John will go in your stead!
You've already done more
than enough, but thanks.
Thanks to the rest of you, too.
Time to go.
It seems she made it safely in.
We should return to our rooms.
It'll spell trouble if the watch finds us.
We should go too, Master John.
All right.
This looks like a cup for that coffee.
So this is where they make it.
Nothing out of the ordinary.
Perhaps they do something
after they brew the coffee.
I am doing this for Kate's sake as well.
Huh?
I want to help before it's too late,
but you must cooperate.
I don't understand.
As it stands now, Kate is to be discarded.
But why?!
Because you are useless.
You are such a failure that Kate
is unable to advance any higher.
That is why she rebels
against Shadows House.
It's akin to a child's temper tantrum.
It's merely out of spite.
Don't speak ill of Mistress Kate!
Is there nothing you can tell me?
After all, you're always
fretting over trivial matters.
You ignore the rules.
Your failure to obey Shadows House's code
led Kate down the wrong path.
Do you deny it?
B-But
Listen. I'm giving you a chance here.
Confess to everything,
and I shall help Kate.
You're the only one who can save her now.
So, out with it. What is Kate planning?
A large box?
Don't tell me?
Rolly, if you're there, move for Kate.
Give Kate a sign.
Let's try that again with more conviction.
Emilico!
Soot?
No, finding Emilico is the only thing
that's important right now.
Rolly!
Rolly? What's that?
Um, nothing.
Mistress Kate!
Now, answer me. What is Kate planning?
Mistress Kate
is braver than anyone
and kinder, too.
She is my cherished mistress!
How absurd!
Look at this mess.
Don't make a sound.
Is that the cart used to abduct Emilico?
Oh, it's you.
Is everything all right?
We heard something.
So you really did take her.
Let's speak outside.
That sound
I believe it was a cup that broke
after Rolly crashed into it.
Mistress Kate wept as she made me
drink glass after glass of water
so I could become myself again.
She called me Emilico so that
I would be my own person.
And she is ever kind and watches out
for me, even though I'm so clumsy!
Mistress Kate is here!
Mistress Kate. Mistress Kate!
All right. No one's here.
Just stay calm.
Where are you going?
Edward said an intruder was coming,
so I thought I'd have a look.
If they are trying to
save that living doll,
they'll use a veiled doll
disguise like Edward did.
And they'll be pushing a cart as well.
But I doubt they could
get it to the second floor.
The number of carts in the basement
will tell us if they are here.
Oh, no. I must rescue
Emilico before they return.
Rolly, heed this call if you're there.
Where is Emilico?
Please respond!
Mistress Kate!
Mistress Kate!
Emilico!
In here, Mistress Kate!
Emilico?
Where are you? Where are you?!
Emilico!
Are you all right?!
Let's take this off.
Mistress Kate!
It's such a relief to see you safe.
Let's get out of here.
Behind you, Mistress Kate!
What?
Here at last, I see.
Mistress Kate.
Next episode,
"For the Sake of the Shadows Family."