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♪ Look into the future, what do you see ♪

♪ I really need to know now is there a place for me ♪

♪ If we're gonna survive ♪

♪ The dream must stay alive ♪

- Authorities are repeating for calm

throughout the evacuation process.

- They say that the best things in life are for free,

but not always.

Sometimes they are much more pleasurable

if you work for it,

like a cold drink on a hot day.

Think about how much better it would taste

as if you've been running around,

then if you'd been sitting back in the shade

with your feet up.

So much more satisfying, refreshing

because you've had this.

- Sammy!

- I'm not doing it.

- And the time is coming when.

- You've been gone a long time.

- I thought you'd be asleep.

- The lights have been surging.

- And I think you've been playing the game.

- I've been out.

Had to do some thinking.

- About May.

- Not changed.

She still doesn't know where she is.

- It's late.

We can talk in the morning.

Okay?

- Ved's figures indicate 95% of the population

is scanned in.

- Um, the city's out.

Let's put it to work.

- No pay, no play.

- Such a catchy slogan.

Simple enough even for a Vert to comprehend.

- We rush because our power supply depends on it.

- It's just that in my experience I found

that people don't want to work.

- Ah, but they do want to play.

They can't survive without the games.

So, we can get them to do whatever we want them to do.

- Don't get too carried away.

The scanning them is easy.

Putting them on a chain gang is another thing all together.

- I'm over the worst of it.

- But not totally, which clearly explains

your rather negative attitude towards our plans.

Maybe those little germs are getting in there

interfering with your judgment.

- Just a word of caution, look before we leap.

- No need.

It's a done deal.

- Java's right.

We've already won over their little hearts and minds.

I mean, they've tasted the forbidden fruit.

And besides, we have no choice.

Our resource is being stretched the limits.

We need all the men power that we can get

to get the show up on the road.

- The whole operation is on a massive scale.

It eats up our electricity,

but don't worry, they'll learn to love their servitude,

embrace it with open arms.

- No thanks.

Has anyone seen Pride?

- No, nothing.

I just wanted a word with him,

and I couldn't find him anywhere.

- Yes.

- Maybe he went to the hospital.

- It's okay.

I think I know where he is.

- I mean, it's the kind of place he'd go, you know.

- Yeah, thanks.

I'll check it out.

- All right, Lex.

Time for the trial.

- You go ahead.

I'll catch up.

- No, we go together as a team.

You want me to pull rank.

There's no point.

We have no authority.

- Lex, you're being difficult.

Mopping around here isn't going to help.

You need some action, babe.

- All right.

It's better than listening to you nagging.

- Nowhere.

Stuff to do.

Nothing important, you know.

- My plans.

I don't know.

Can I?

- Of course.

Thanks.

You're such a sweetheart.

- Hey.

Wait up.

- You know you took quite a knock.

You should rest up a while.

- I'm good enough to leave this dump.

What back to Ram?

It'd take a lot of nerve, face the guy who did this to you.

- You mean, you forgive him.

- It's not a question of forgiving.

He needs me.

- It didn't stop him from nearly destroying you.

You don't know Ram like I do.

- You want to protect her.

I know that.

Are you saying I could protect her better at the Mall.

You mean, you want me to be some Vert lover like you.

I ain't cut out for that.

- Can't you at least stay here

until you're completely better?

- Ved, these people fixed you up.

Aren't you even slightly grateful?

- I appreciate the help,

but I don't belong here.

I gotta go back.

- Just do me a favor, huh.

Think about what I said.

Just think about it for me.

Up and about.

- Barely.

I wanted to thank you for everything

that you've done for me.

- No need.

You're welcome.

- Sometimes I ask that same question myself.

- None of your business.

Well, this is our territory, the Blues.

- I don't know what you're talking about.

- Not being scanned.

Not part of the game.

- No.

- That's too bad.

What matters is if you ain't a blue,

then you're trespassing.

We own these streets.

- You know it works out to be about an eight hour day

for each Vert, assuming they're working their full capacity.

- We'll make sure of that.

- Let's hope they're not too tired afterwards

for reality space.

- No, they won't be.

They'll be thinking about nothing else

during the daily grind,

dreaming of escaping from their loathes of existence.

No, I'm reflection.

I share some of Ebony's concern.

- Forget her.

She's letting her bad mood do the talking.

- No.

In the initial stages we are vulnerable.

That's why Ram has come up with the perfect solution,

Jay.

- I don't understand.

- Someone has to sell the new idea to the Verts.

Why not Jay?

He's well-known.

He's one of my chief commanders.

Let him be the public face.

- Take the heat, you mean.

- Once the Verts start grumbling who do they blame?

Jay.

Who is the object of their hatred?

- Jay.

- Too birds, one stone.

We get everything up and running,

and we help seal his fate.

- Let me tell him.

- Dear game player.

You are out of credit.

To continue with the game you require a new Access Code.

These are available from your local scanning center.

Refuse and you'll be denied further access.

- I don't know, but we better find out.

- I've been looking for you.

Got good news for you.

- I find that hard to believe.

- So bitter, so young,

all because of being left out in the cold.

I've come to welcome back into the fold.

- Ram wouldn't trust me to push his wheelchair.

- That's where you're wrong.

Ram may have his temper tantrums,

but he's no fool.

He knows your capabilities

and has decided to give you a mission worthy of them.

- Cut the hype.

- As of today the Verts are gonna have to work

for their right to play the game.

No more free ride.

Ram needs a strong figurehead to get it through.

You're it.

- No way.

He's out of his mind.

He knows how I feel about reality space,

what it's doing,

but he wants me to push it even further

down people's throats.

Our leader gives you an important post,

and you know turn your nose up.

I thought you resented not having any influence.

- Nobody consulted me.

I'm expected to blindly follow orders.

- You're scared.

You make a lot of noise,

but when it comes to facing the real challenge,

you run away.

- That's not true.

- The power frightens you.

You're happier without it.

Pitiful.

Those Mall Rats have really messed with your head.

Turned you into a total loser.

Enjoy the cocktail.

- Hey.

Stop that now.

- Stupid machine.

I wanna play.

I gotta play.

- Well, then you're gonna pay, dirt bag.

You see the instructions.

It's not for free anymore.

- You don't understand.

I have to get back inside.

- No pay, no play.

- Please.

If the work is anything like the work camps

they'll be leaving in droves.

- I wouldn't be too sure,

not now they've got something to lose.

- Ved.

Hi.

- Don't get excited.

Just think there's something you should know.

Ram thinks he's got most the city scanned.

Well, he hasn't.

- Well, I've been telling Ram what he wants to hear.

- Always wise.

- 95% taken.

The figure's more like 70.

- That's nearly a third of the city

who aren't interested in reality space,

more than enough to stop this thing.

- But 70% are still hooked.

- Well, we just got to convince them

that's it's not worth it,

that their freedom is more important.

- Yeah.

Good luck with that.

I better go.

- Ved, thanks.

- Do you think he's gonna come over to our side?

- I'd like to believe he can make the change,

but he's let me down so many times.

- We can't risk that.

- I know, but I got a good feeling.

If Ved leaves Ram that could swing everything in our favor.

Ved is crucial to his plans.

Are you gonna turn down Ram?

- I left Ram a while back.

Time to make it official.

- It's very simple.

You get smart cards, so you can play

only after you've done a hard days work.

Understood?

If you're not interested then go.

Game over.

- Okay.

Mouse?

- I'm ready.

- Right.

- You're in work party five.

Go with the rest.

You'll be escorted to the site.

Go on.

Next.

- Hey.

Come on guys.

Call it quits.

Go home.

- Rough day, babe.

- Yeah.

There's a turf war brewing.

The Reds and the Blues already shut these roads.

- They're fighting outside of reality space now.

- The games don't frighten me,

but they're gonna destabilize the city.

It's gonna make it harder

to get the world of commerce moving

- You'll find an angle.

You always do.

When all my potential customers are interested in

is one stupid color they are.

- Think your trouble's not over yet.

- Oye, I told you to go home.

Go home.

- Scouting the city.

I woke up early.

You were still asleep.

Didn't want to disturb you.

- Like last night.

Pride, I was worried with reason

considering the way you've been acting recently.

- No.

- Just bare with me, Saline.

I'm just trying to get back to normal,

just like I hope May does.

- To see Ram.

- I don't think so,

not with you still infectious.

- I've got the sniffles.

How much harm can that do?

- Don't you know.

The common cold can have a devastating effect on him.

I'm not allowing it.

- For his own good.

- I care about Ram, you don't.

You'll only stick around as long as it's useful.

You'd dump Ram in a second if you got a better offer.

- I'm here for the duration.

- Trouble is Ram's in love with me, not you.

I'd say that gives me an edge.

Wouldn't you?

I specifically asked to see her.

What on earth possessed you?

- It's her flu.

She could easily give it to you.

I thought it best she stay clear.

- That's for me to decide.

How dare you presume otherwise?

Ram and Ram only decides who he sees and when.

Understand?

- Me and Sammy were playing

in the city dump.

- Playing in garbage.

- Yeah.

- Soap.

- I don't know.

Soap.

- Everyone is different.

Some good for your skin, others a disaster.

I use three.

- Three!

Wow.

- This is the bare minimum, the essentials,

a range of scents and perfumes.

Cleansers, toners and moisturizing agents.

- It sounds complicated.

- It's not.

Come on.

You can borrow them.

I'll show you how they work.

Cool.

- Ah, the prodigal son returns.

- Pleased to see me.

- Yeah, I'm delighted.

It's been dull without you.

- You haven't found anyone else to beat up on.

- Ah, come on Ved.

You don't think I'd waste my time

with an unworthy adversary.

Do you?

I mean the truth is you're the only one around here

who'd give me a decent run for my money.

- Good competition, eh.

- Exactly.

You know, you're not quite up to the master's standard,

but you're getting there.

You keep me on my toes.

- Glad to be of service.

- I've hurt your feelings.

- No.

You've clarified them.

That's why I'm here.

- Aren't you being a bit of a bad sport

over all of this?

I mean, after all it was you

who challenged me in the first place.

- Because of Cloe.

- Oh, the Vert.

- She's my girl, and I'm going to be with her.

- Yeah.

Sure you are if you find her, which I hope you do.

- And as far as the Technos go,

well I'm gonna go--

- Yes Ved.

Are you trying to tell me something?

- No.

I need to know I can trust you.

- Yes.

You can trust me.

- Good.

- Your speech.

I'm not sitting there broadcast.

- The new deal.

Come rejoice and the glory of work.

Taste the fruits of your labors.

The game awaits those with the strength to give themselves.

- I tell ya things are going from bad to worst out there.

I don't know how to keep a lid on it.

- We're getting walk-ins at the hospital already,

fall out from game fights.

Our meager supply of medicines doesn't help either.

- Me and Lex will do our best to end it,

but there's a limit to what we can do.

- Be careful.

You don't want to end up on my operating table.

I trust you.

- Thanks, but I.

- Hi handsome.

- This better be good, Jay.

Can't you see I'm busy.

- I quit.

I no longer take orders from you or any Techno.

- No, you don't enjoy your new assignment then.

Slave master.

I've played that game for too long.

It's over.

- Maybe because your little empire is crumbling around you.

Oh and by the way, Ved's coming with me.

- Ved.

- I'm sorry, Jay, but this is where I belong.

- I guess true love went out after all.

- Yes.

The love of technology.

- I'm so glad you asked.

In the light of your treachery

I have no choice but .

- Oh no.

- Guards, seize him.

- Right now the game is my gift to you,

but that can't go on forever.

The time is coming.

- Not now.

- How am I supposed to cook when the power keeps surging.

- I thought the reception was just blinking.

What's that say?

- No pay, no play.

Can't you switch this thing off, babe.

It gives me the creeps.

It reminds me too much of being with Ram.

- It's harmless.

And this is proven to be very educational.

It's giving me an idea to get things moving again.

It's a foolproof plan.

Good times just around the corner.

- Hold it.

Let him go.

I said let him go.

- Revenge, and you can help me.

- The only person you're interested in helping, Java,

is yourself.

- I can help you Jay if you want me to.

Otherwise, you might have to be taught

an expensive lesson,

a lesson you'll never forget.

♪ Listen to the wind blow ♪

♪ Look inside, what does it show ♪

♪ Time passing so very slow ♪

♪ I see ♪

♪ Dark clouds across the sky ♪

♪ Children asking why ♪

♪ Is there hope above for me ♪

♪ Where is our love ♪

♪ Lighten my life, let it be ♪

♪ The dawn of a new day ♪

♪ The child is born, who will pray ♪

♪ For hope, peace and love ♪

♪ What do they say ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪