EXT. LOCAL BOOKSTORE – EVENING
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The three stop outside a small, cluttered bookstore crammed between two much bigger, flashier stores. A flickering sign reads "Page Turner's Refuge" in hand-painted letters.
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K (judging)
"This place looks like it’s one collapsed shelf away from being a coffin."
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A (bouncing slightly)
"I love it."
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Jason pushes the door open with his foot, a bell jingling overhead. The inside smells like old paper, wood polish, and mild regret.
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JASON
"Alright, go wild. Just don’t burn the place down."
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K and A split instantly — K heading for a dimly-lit corner labeled "Cursed Texts & Unverified Histories", while A heads for the Graphic Novels section, his coat swishing behind him.
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Jason trails after A, keeping a wary eye on K out of the corner of his optics.
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INT. PAGE TURNER'S REFUGE – CONTINUOUS
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A hums to himself while flipping through a brightly colored comic book, his face lighting up with every ridiculous panel. Jason peeks over his shoulder.
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JASON (grinning)
"Super Robo Rangers: Battle for the Sun Core? Really?"
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A (defensive)
"It’s a classic!"
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Jason chuckles, moving along the aisle. In the corner, K is inspecting a battered book titled "13.7 Billion Ways To Destroy Your Enemies" with genuine interest.
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K (murmuring)
"...Practical."
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Jason leans against a nearby shelf, crossing his arms.
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JASON
"You find a cursed artifact, I'm not saving your ass."
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K (deadpan)
"Noted."
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A comes running over, arms stacked with at least five colorful volumes.
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A (excited)
"I picked mine! Can we get them, Jason?"
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Jason sighs theatrically but heads to the counter, pulling out his cred-core.
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JASON
"You better read all of them. Twice. Out loud. With feeling."
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A (dead serious)
"I will."
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They check out. The old robot behind the counter gives Jason a sympathetic nod, like a fellow soldier in the endless war against chaos.
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EXT. STREETS – EVENING
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The three continue down the street, paper bag of books tucked under A’s arm, while K casually flips through his destroy your enemies manual.
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Next stop: medicine store.
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JASON
"Alright. Medicine time. No touching anything without permission."
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K (absently)
"No promises."
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JASON (mock horror)
"I'm going to need more than medicine after this."
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They approach a small, gleaming pharmacy called "Silverlight Remedies", its bright interior almost blinding compared to the gloomy streets.
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A (quietly)
"Do they sell brain fixes? Jason’s looks a little fried."
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Jason points at him without looking.
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JASON
"One more word and I’m getting you ‘Anti-Moron Syrup.’"
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A giggles. K just smirks behind his book.
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They step inside the pharmacy, the automatic doors hissing open—another adventure (and probable disaster) waiting.
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FADE OUT.
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and then Add to home screen.