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Nope. Come on. No.

The most lethal hunter of all?

"The Hunters."

"A hunter is everywhere and nowhere.

They could be an employer,

a new kid in town,

even a parent."

Yes! On time.

Coming through!

Watch out, Carmie.

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hold the work! Hold the work!

- Quiet! - Um...

My director is speaking.

Right. Uh, so, uh, after your auditions,

- uh, Mrs. Brahms quit. - She wasn't competent.

Right. Can't imagine why she did that. So I will be

the director of the musical, uh, which is great,

because I have a background in, um Uh, yeah.

So, it is cast and crew photo day!

Please be ready in 10!

This is so cool!

Our pictures are going to be in the musical's program!

I've never had my picture in anything before.

Well, except the class photo, but that's, like,

one 20th of a picture, really. And that one time I went

- to Medieval Eats. - You didn't know about this?

No. Did you?

Yeah. Leanna texted everybody.

I can't run everything by the understudy.

Can you imagine if we did?

We would never get anything done around here.

Okay.

Oof. That had to hurt.

I'm fine, but whoever put that wall there

has some explaining to do.

Is she always like this?

Yep. I think her middle name has to be Extra.

Guess you'll have to re-paint.

Or not.

Perfection. Next.

Smile.

Flawless. Next.

Exceptional. Next.

- Okay. - Next.

What about hair up?

I think maybe you should, like...

No, no, no. Okay. Hair down.

As I was trying to say, I feel like maybe...

Oh. No, no, no. No problem. Uh

Oh!

Thanks. What about bangs?

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Uh, let's not go crazy.

Maybe I'll just pull it back.

That's you.

I can't believe I made the play.

Being the understudy is good.

Right? This is so surreal.

I've wanted to be in a play forever,

ever since I can remember,

maybe since I was six and I saw that production

of Wicked at a high school.

That was probably the one. Wait.

We should document this moment.

Kev needs to relax.

Leads to the front. We have actual work to do.

Rules are rules.

Hunter identity fact sheet.

Check.

Binos. Check.

Utility belt. Check.

We have done the work.

We are prepared.

It's go time.

Hey, where are you going?

I'm taking my break.

Okay. Well, don't be too long. I'm closing early today.

Yeah. Great. Got to go.

What a peculiar child.

Cheese!

Hold on.

- Oh. - Sorry.

Sorry.

Great. Next.

No. No next.

We are not done here. That light is too harsh,

and you, picture person, I think

we would both like you to raise the lens a little higher.

And then after we get a few dozen shots,

switch to a wide angle and shoot from below.

- I have what I need. - But I don't.

Start clicking.

♪ Like duh ♪

♪ You know when I pull up ♪

♪ Real is on the way ♪

♪ But when I leave the club ♪

♪ They always begging me to stay ♪

♪ Wow, wow who is she? ♪

♪ Ooh she moves so flawlessly ♪

♪ Heads turn side to side ♪

♪ One look you're mesmerized ♪

- Did we get the shot? - Perfection.

- Next. - What should I do with my hands?

I'm gonna put them on my lap. Is that okay?

Yeah. Perfect. And smile.

Next.

Could be a parent.

Suspicious. Drapes are closed during daytime.

Rainey! Rainey!

Rainey! Rainey, come on!

Where's my baby?

Are you outside?

Oh!

Rainey! Oh, where did that dog go?

Not a chance.

You knew that I was the vampire?

Impossible.

You knew that I was the vampire?

Impossible. You knew that I was the vampire?

Definitely the last one.

I said definitely the last one.

I heard you. Do you always sneak up on unsuspecting people

while they are trying to rehearse lines

- for the school musical? - No.

I just tend to move quietly. Habit.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come harsh.

I have to learn all of this.

How's it going?

Okay, I guess.

I'm just the understudy,

but I want to be the best understudy

this school has ever seen.

Seems like a lot.

It helps that I have no clue

who the past understudies have been.

Glad you're working on the play.

Yeah. I thought it would help me meet some people.

Not easy making friends when you're the new kid in town.

Not that I had many friends at my last school.

Why? Something wrong with you that I should know about?

What have you heard?

Joking. I'm joking. I know it's not easy to make friends.

Sometimes, I think that I'm invisible to most of these kids,

and I grew up with them.

Want to help me rehearse lines?

- Uh - I have to memorize

this whole book, every part,

in case I have to fill in for someone.

I've never read lines before.

Just read the Hunter's part.

You can read, can't you?

Three languages, in fact. Four if you count hieroglyphics.

Weird flex, but okay.

Just take it from the top of scene three.

Was it not you

I saw atop the clock tower at midnight?

It was. I like the night.

It cloaks me in its warmth.

What a strange perception you have.

No stranger than yours.

What were you doing out in the dark?

Well, that is my destiny.

Town to town, endless nights,

hunting the monsters that haunt us.

Some might say you are the monster,

hunting those who cannot sleep,

the undead.

Carmie, where did that come from?

I don't know. It just came natural,

- like part of me. - Well, keep it up and we'll

have to find a place for you as part of the main cast.

And you!

Huh. Not bad.

I like your ring. Very Hamlet.

Brava.

This is amazing!

This is awesome!

Dylan, thank you. You helped me so much.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Wake up, little buddy.

- Someone is leaving town today. - What?

Let me out!

Oh, what was that?

Let me out!

Oh, no.

I'm afraid there's no chance of me letting you go.

You are very valuable to a client of mine.

So many empty jars.

Everything will be just fine.

It's totally fine.

No! Collector, let me go!

Maybe they won't notice?

What is going on here?

I did not have the energy to argue.

You are not alone.

- Oh. - Oh. Yeah.

Must have been overexposed.

Happens sometimes.

Well, this isn't going to work.

Are they ready? My agent is waiting.

For the last time,

your mother is a real estate agent,

not a talent agent.

I need to check the dynamic range and make sure

the ISO settings aren't ruining my features.

Something is wrong with Carmie's photo.

The camera can't love everybody.

Some people just weren't born for the theater.

There are no cameras in the theater, Leanna.

Whatever. Just send me my photos, and I'll let you know

- which one to use. - I'm not releasing

anyone's photos until all are uploaded

to our school's website.

Oh, Jordan, uh, I got to go.

I have another photo shoot in, like, an hour.

- Well... - I can come back next month.

No, that's too late. I need to get the program out now.

It's the only way to get parents to buy tickets.

This is a literal nightmare.

My followers are waiting!

Other people's pets don't count as followers.

A new kid in town.

Why are you sneaking up on me?

Oh. Uh, well, it just...

It looked like you needed some help.

Well, meditating is kind of a solo activity.

Totally.

Do you always meditate at school?

Seems like an odd place.

Oh, I always meditate when the crew goes on breaks.

Why are you here on a Saturday?

That not important.

Uh, what are your thoughts on hunting?

Depends. Hunting for knowledge,

friendship, the truth,

your clique... cool,

while hunting for self-gain,

sport, or to harm... not cool.

Weird question. Are you hunting something?

Uh, I... I'm sworn to secrecy, but I can tell you

that I'm trying to help out a friend.

Except I may not be the right person for the job.

Why? I hear you know things.

Mostly comic book things.

Hey, they hold a lot more truth than people want to realize,

um, like the graphic novel Vampire Queen. It nails

the struggles of the American civil rights movement

- in the 1960s. - One of my favorites,

but the follow-up werewolf series?

- Missed it. - It's, uh... it's okay.

A little on the nose.

I mean, werewolf tropes are always so hyper-masculine.

They either brood in silence or howl at the moon.

Like, how many sad boys do I have to read about

viciously attacking people instead of, you know,

going to therapy?

What kind of werewolf would you be, Kev?

Do you brood in silence or howl at the moon?

Hmm. I've never considered it.

I'm just Kev. You?

I'd howl at the moon.

And run wild all night.

Back to work.

Oh. Hey, Kev,

you know, the things most of us are searching for

are usually hiding in front of us in plain sight.

Hunters don't howl.

Uh, Kev, what are you doing down here?

I thought you already took your break.

Oh, I... I was just pulling some comics from storage.

Oh. Okay. Well, hurry up. Customers.

Upstairs. You know I don't like talking to them.

Yeah. I'll be up in a second.

Okay.

I think I'm really getting the hang of this,

but what if I can't do it?

I mean I think I can, but, like, you know, what if I can't?

Sit.

The brain always works better with food.

It's a fact.

I mean, what if I mess up my lines or I'm too awkward?

You should see Leanna.

She's so confident. She can sing, dance, act.

It's important to remember that you can't try

to be like Leanna or anyone else.

Just be yourself.

I'm in over my head, Mom.

Things are changing fast. I'm losing control.

Everything about me feels off.

Mm. At your age, Carmie,

you are going to experience a lot of changes.

Oof. I remember when I was 13.

Uh, Mom, Mom,

I don't need that talk again.

Oh. Hi, Jordan.

Are they cutting me from the musical?

Okay. I'll let her know.

Or did Leanna move out of town and they need me for the lead?

No problem at all. I'll let her know. Bye.

- What? - You have to go back to school

to retake your picture. Apparently, there was a glitch

with the camera.

Hmm? Hmm.

Uh-oh.

You let them take your picture?

No.

Maybe.

- Yes, I did! - If you only read more comics,

you wouldn't be in this situation.

You would have true knowledge.

- Not helping, Kev. - Don't you remember

all the selfies you sent me the other day? You were so excited.

You said it looked like

you had your own personal TikTok filter.

I know, but I didn't know it would look like this forever!

You're a Vampling now.

You glow from the inside out. It's one of the perks.

Perks? I don't wanna be nightlight

every time I get my picture taken.

You can't go back to school. The same thing will happen and

this time, they'll know it's not the camera.

You've never been less helpful.

And I have never been more happy.

You're happy?

This is not a time to be happy.

There is nothing happy going on now.

You need to be careful.

Look. I... I got to run.

Carmie!

It's a dangerous world for you.

Or it could be an employer.

Ah. Ah.

- What is that? - Uh, homework.

Well, do it on your own time.

- I got to leave early. - I'm closing early.

- Uh... - Great.

Cool.

- See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.

- Yeah. - Uh...

- Bye. - Bye.

See you.

I knew you weren't paying attention.

These are awful.

Are you sure you're a professional?

Some days, no.

Ah, finally. Okay. Let's get this over with.

Great. You're here. Uh, let's do this quickly.

I got to go.

No need to take another photo. You can use this.

Cool, huh?

- Whoa. Cool sword. - Huh.

Absolutely not. You will not upstage me in the program.

Yeah. Leanna's right. We need all the photos

to be uniform for the program.

I thought it had a vampire vibe. No?

Well, it's not so much fangs,

but I guess it is of the opera.

Someone make a decision. I'm leaving in seven minutes.

You have to use the same terrible photographer

that we all used. Go. Sit.

Alright, Carmie. Let's go.

Uh, could I have one second, please?

- Sure. - Yeah.

Carmie, are you okay?

Uh, maybe the musical

is too much for you.

Miss Jordan, I don't think that I can

Carmie, we only have a few minutes.

- I'll be ready in two minutes! - Okay.

Yeah. This is going to work. Yes.

What?

It's a look!

Perfect. Let's shoot.

So different, yet so you.

That's all I ever want to be.

To add to your mystery.

I have a mystery? Cool!

Perfect.

Wow.

Smile.

Fangs? What a great prop!

Carmie, I love your commitment.

Whatever.

Got it. Done.

I'm out!

Good one.

Great job, Carmie.

Thanks.

We're closed!

We're closed, so come back tomorrow.

I just said we were closed. How did you even get in

Ah!

Oh. It's you.

Why didn't you just say so? Interesting entrance.

I'm glad you approve. Where are they?

- The Blendeds. - Right. Uh, of...

This way. Follow me.

Now, this one was very difficult to get,

but fantastic condition.

- A perfect specimen. - Whoa! No! Not her!

Hmm.

Only one?

Uh, yes, but a very rare one.

You know, quality over quantity.

Oh, my dear Collector,

I must believe you haven't forgotten our deal.

No, no, no, no, no. Not at all.

If you want your precious jewel returned,

I will need many more Blendeds.

I am trying. I... I even brought in a hunter,

the best at what he does.

I was told you are a man with many skills,

one of which is that you know how to find things,

rare and unusual things.

Yes, of course, but, uh, what you ask

Is what you will deliver.

You have two days after the hunter's moon.

If I don't have any more Blendeds,

what is most precious to you will be gone forever.

You will have everything that you need. I promise.

If I may just have one more week

You killed it.

What are you talking about?

Well, the look, the makeup, everything.

You were so confident.

Leanna's head almost blew up when she saw you.

You know, you would make a great lead.

Really? I get so nervous when I'm on stage,

but at the same time, it's, like, all I ever think about.

What do you have to be nervous about?

Literally everything.

I mean, what if I miss my cue, trip, fall?

The possibilities are endless.

Well, sometimes, mistakes are what make things great.

Still, I could never do what you're doing.

Yeah. I'm more of a "in the shadows" guy.

Well, maybe it's time for you to step into the light.

- See you at school. - Yep.

Interesting how your photo was the only one

that didn't work out today.

Totally! That was weird.

Technology. Never know when it's gonna work or not.

See you.

I don't know how many different ways

I can tell you to keep a low profile.

I'm in my bedroom. What more do you want from me?

Great idea to wear sunglasses.

It covered the light coming from your eyes.

It wasn't my idea.

It was Madison's.

How's the hunting going?

Uh, process of elimination.

But you have to be careful.

I'll be fine. Have you seen how fast I am?

Who's gonna catch me?

You're my best friend. I'm not losing you.

You're spiraling.

It's not like I have to take a school photo every day.

Today was a one time thing.

Okay,

but remember, there are eyes everywhere.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You worry too much.

I thought we would have one more year

before everything changed, you know?

One last year to be kids?

Drams much? I'm a still a kid.

A Vampling kid.

I got to run.

Talk to you tomorrow.

- What? - What?

What?