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THE HYPERIONS

Next stop, Rainey Avenue, doors open on the left.

This is the eastbound E train. Next stop 1-4 Avenue.

There you are.

Maya told you, didn't she?

-Now, how would you know that? -She tells you everything.

I think you read my mind.

What did I say about doing that?

Very clever. It's impolite.

Stop it, Vista, I'm not joking.

You know, you're never allowed in my head.

Alright, come on, hand it over. Come on.

-It's not fair! -Hand it over.

Reading a person's mind unless it's for a mission is...

-A privilege that warrants approval. -That's right.

So...

Where are you going?

I'd like to have an address.

Why?

Well, 'cause I know Ansel will want to write to you.

-New York City. -Squirreling back to Manhattan.

I have a little gift for you.

-It's just your watch. -No, it's a compass.

Matter of fact, it's the compass my mother gave me.

She told me it would take me wherever I wanted to go,

bring me home when I was done.

Thanks, I guess.

-You hate me. -I beg your pardon.

I read your mind.

I don't think that.

I mean I don't hate you.

I was just a little frustrated, that's all.

Mind if I ride with you for a while?

Fine.

FOURTEEN YEARS LATER

The Hyperion Family Museum will be closing in 10 minutes.

Thank you for visiting.

This is a housing project right here.

This is people would live here.

This is a five-story building.

The museum will be closing very soon.

Please follow the green accent lines through the gift shop.

Thank you for visiting the Hyperion Family Museum.

Who is that?

Professor Mandulbaum here.

The Hyperions and I hope you had a grand time.

Please visit again soon and we plan to see you on the next event.

-Okay. -Right.

Oh, ma'am, we're closing. Sir, ma'am.

Everybody against the wall.

-Ansel, your gun! -Oh, shit.

Get against the wall.

Get against the wall, now!

Make a little group, that's it. Together.

Okay.

Ansel.

Ansel!

-What's this? -They're locked in.

Locked in?

-You work here? -Me?

You, yes, come here.

-I need the key to this display lock. -There isn't a key to that case.

What do you mean there isn't a key?

-What is this? What am I looking at? -Fingerprint identification.

It's the only way to open the case.

Which one of you can open it?

I need to make a phone call.

Distro Chek soap and American Millimetre films presents

Professor Mandulbaum's hyperions!

Where each week, we are invited into the mysterious headquarters

of the world's only superhero family.

And now your host, Professor Ruckus Mandulbaum.

Good day, Hyperion club members, and welcome to Hyperion Hall !

-How are you doing today, Mercury? -Suit up for adventure.

You can say that again, old friend.

You know, it's been nearly 20 years since the remarkable story

of the Hyperions began.

And nearly 20 years since I invented this,

the titan badge.

I know, it doesn't look like much, does it?

But believe you me, this little device packs quite a punch.

Let me show you what I mean.

Everyone you know, from your best friend to your math teacher,

is filled with this magical material.

it's called "DNA".

DNA is given to you by your parents and acts like a blueprint for the body.

Everything from eye color to the shape of your nose is contained

in this little strand of DNA.

So what does this little fella do?

Well, when I make a badge, I make it for one person.

It plugs into that person's DNA and changes one piece of their blueprint.

For example, I can tell the body to have X-ray vision,

or to be able to shrink to the size of an ant.

So you see, this titan badge can grant an individual a superhuman power.

Imagine that. A real life superhero.

So the question became, who do I choose to give this power to?

I traveled the globe

in search of the brightest, most selfless young people on Earth,

finally finding three suitable candidates.

Maya was given the ability to teleport from place to place

with nothing more than a thought.

Vista was granted the ability to read and influence minds.

And Ansel, the youngest of the children, gained super strength,

becoming the strongest human ever to live.

I brought the children into my home where we trained,

awaiting the day when their powers would be needed.

And boy, were they needed.

Adventure!

Exploration!

Heroic rescues!

For 20 years, the valiant exploits of Professor Mandulbaum's Hyperions

have shaped our world.

Calling all Hyperions.

And for nearly 20 years, we have been invited each week

to witness retellings of their unbelievable stories

through the Hyperions' Television program.

Follow team leader Maya, the teleporting titan,

Vista, the mind-reading rapscallion,

and Ansel, the strongest boy alive,

as they show the world the meaning of the word "family"!

Over the years, the Hyperions have faced innumerable threats

both at home and abroad.

Our contributions to world peace are beyond debate.

Members come and go.

Every few years, we bid farewell to the old class

and welcome in three new team members

to carry on the tradition of service.

In fact, just last month, we announced the end of our second class

and the search for our third generation of team members has already begun.

So far we have chosen only one.

Meet Apollo, our brand new Hyperion.

But the search continues for the other two.

Could you be the next Hyperion?

Next question, how's the family?

The family is...

-Gosh, what is it? -Marvelous.

Marvelous, right.

Look, I can't remember all these lines.

I mean why are we even doing this interview with...

-What's her name, again? -Meredith Lane.

She's very influential with the 50 and over demographic.

Sign here.

-Once again, how is the family? -The family's fine.

-Thank you for asking. -They're marvelous.

Marvelous.

-Hyperion call. -Sir, Mercury is ringing.

Oh, let me get that.

They'll have to call back later, we're almost at the studio. Sign here.

-What's your name? -Delano.

Delano, I need you to call this number.

Call it over and over again.

If no one picks up, hang up and call again.

Do that until you get an answer. When you do, yell out for me.

Understand?

Are you the real Vista?

Say you understand.

I understand.

What are you doing?

What did I just say?

You were so close.

Come on, a little higher.

Oh, good throw, good throw, like a rocket.

What the hell is going on here?

I'm tryin' to knock down the security cameras.

Police can tap into those and see right into here.

-Who are you? -Olly Pinkletter.

I'm the junior security guard here.

Yeah, Olly here, he has some experience with robbing places and so you know...

Just tell her. Go ahead.

I robbed the place across the street two years ago.

Yeah, he was just giving some advice, that's all.

Yeah, cameras, knockin' them down,

how to deal with hostage negotiators...

-Oh, and you forgot to frisk me. -Pardon me...

But I think you two need to tell the rest of us here what's going on.

-Is this real? -Yes, ma'am, this is real.

Would you mind taking a picture with me?

I'll show you the exhibits.

I have a gun.

Okay? This is real.

Now, just take a seat over there

and we'll be out of here in no time.

Okay, look, what did he say on the phone?

He didn't answer.

He didn't answer?

What are we gonna do?

How we're gonna get out of here? Like what's our next move?

-I need a minute to think. -But, no, Vis...

Hey, Olly, is there a way to get out of here?

-Like a loadin' area or somethin'? -Yeah, if you head down that hall...

No.

We are not going anywhere without those badges, alright?

-We talked about this. -You said this would take five minutes.

You said we'd be out of here by now and nothin' can go wrong!

You said that the badges were only protected by a single pane of glass,

which is what I based the plan on.

Okay, well, yeah, I did say that. Yes, that is true.

Hyperion Family Museum.

It's the police. They wanna talk to whoever is in charge.

Hey, Vista.

Vista!

What am I gonna do with these people?

Just give us a minute.

Yeah, you guys could just... I guess...

Oh, boy!

I'm in position.

EAST GERMANY

Remember when we enter, take a moment to assess the situation.

Assess, plan, then act.

Right. Okay.

-Ready? -Yeah.

Yeah, I'm ready.

Remember to breathe.

Shit.

Hello, it's me Maya.

Super cocoa Junior Mint.

No, I think you did really well. Honestly.

Oh, thank you!

-I feel like I did pretty good. -Don't scratch at that.

But the hole is itchy.

Gun shots to the chest can sting.

I'd recommend next time using your power.

Turn my skin into metal?

I think it would have made a difference, don't you?

Yeah, I mean yeah, if you think so.

-Hello, Maya, are you there? -Go for Maya.

It's a bad connection. Can you speak up?

Excuse me, I beg your pardon. Thank you so much.

Hello? Yes, I need you back right away.

The news is saying there's a hostage situation at the museum!

Somebody's attempting to pinch my shit.

Wait, are you alone? Can I say shit?

On my way.

Maya, you can't go. This cut is quite deep.

No problem, doctor. When are we going back to work?

Speaking French.

-It takes at least one week. -Can you keep him here?

Of course. I'll get a room ready for him.

-Right away, doctor. -Merci.

It looks like you're gonna be staying with Dr. Charles for the week, okay?

Do you want the remote?

-Who's Dr. Charles? Where am I? -Paris.

Oh, every time I stay here, I beg Dr. Charles to get cable.

Oh, Flash.

-Who's Dr. Charles? -Oh, he's our private physician.

Do me a favor.

It's very important you don't tell the Professor about your injury.

Don't tell him about Dr. Charles either, okay?

Yeah, of course.

Why?

There are some details the public shouldn't know about

and since the Professor's the face of the team,

we wouldn't want to put him in a situation

where he'd have to lie to the public, would we?

-Hello, Maya, what's your ETA? -Leaving now.

Sergeant, I don't want you to worry a bit.

I've written every word you've said in my notebook.

I won't let you down again, sir.

Over and out.

All units we have a code 805. Repeat, code 805...

Alright, people, look alive goddamn it!

Sergeant Burns just confirmed that we've got a Hyperion en route.

Not a good time to look stupid.

Oh, shit, boy.

Hey, Fitzpatrick, come here.

I locked my keys in the car. Take care of that, will you?

Are you Captain Woodcock?

Looks like a hostage situation.

Any idea how many are inside? Demands?

-No word from anybody inside. -What about security cameras?

Cameras inside are just for show. Non-functioning.

You've attempted contact by phone?

They keep hangin' up.

Have you tried knocking on the door?

The Hyperion arm device attaches on to the forearm.

Titan badges, they're locked into place allowing a precision needle

to act as a highway for the DNA-altering material to...

We've run into a small problem.

Nothing big, but we might need more time than we discussed.

What constitutes a small problem?

Nothing, really. Everything's fine.

When will I have them?

I'll call you.

-Maya. -Vista?

What are you doing here?

These men think there's a robbery goin' on in there.

There is.

Well, do you have the thieves? How many are there?

-Have you spoken to the Professor? -Not yet.

-Well, let me in, I'll help. -I can't.

I'm the one robbing the place.

-You're kidding. -No.

-And I need the Professor right away. Have you lost your mind?

Don't bother tryin' to teleport in here.

-I have the cork. -You don't.

What is the cork?

This little device acts as my security system in preventing any abuse in power

that may come from granting the Hyperions super powers.

With one push of a button, I am able to generate a power-free radius

where none of the titan badges can function.

Let me give you an example.

Take this dashing super-powered Hyperion team member.

Yes, you. Would you mind showing us what happens

when you attempt to use your power in the cork zone?

You stole the cork? How did you get in?

It doesn't matter. The inside of this museum is off-limits to you.

-Vista, you're makin' a big mistake. -We need the Professor now.

-We don't have much time. -Who's we?

I need the Professor.

Did you seriously drag Ansel into this?

Bring him here.

What the hell are you thinking? Holding up the museum?

Taking hostages?

And then you have the nerve to make demands of me and your father?

You don't get to do that, young lady.

Drop the weird babysitter routine, Maya.

I'm not tryin' to be your goddamn babysitter.

I'm tryin' to talk you one adult to another.

What are you doing here?

I just need the Professor to come.

That's all this is? Some bizarre way of reconnecting?

-This has nothing to do with you. -Of course, it does!

You abandoned us 10 years ago like a spoiled brat

and then out of nowhere you hold up the museum.

And dragging Ansel into it?

I'm trapped, Maya.

-Let me get you and Ansel out of here. -I can't.

-I'll take you home. -I can't. I can't go anywhere.

-This will break your father's heart. -Don't call him that.

-Don't call him what? -He's not my father!

Vista, be gentle. You've both made mistakes.

I was a kid. I was allowed to make mistakes.

How many apology letters do I have to write? I sent hundreds.

And all the while, he's dragged my name through the mud...

For like 10 years as if cutting me off in every way wasn't enough.

I wake up every other night with lingering pains from years of injuries.

Broken bones, gunshot wounds, stabbings.

I was stabbed!

-He wasn't always aware of everything. -Please!

Vista.

Don't be so eager to destroy the man's legacy. He cares about you.

He cares about the team, not the people on it.

-And I'm no longer an employee. -You're wrong.

Ruckus has never just thought of us as employees.

-Not you, at least. -What's that supposed to mean?

Come on, Maya, you were always the favorite.

Ruckus cares about all of us equally.

Vista!

Don't forget which one of us used to read minds.

Keep your men outside of the building. Nobody enters.

Yes, ma'am.

-Maya. -Just give me a moment.

Look, I know I'm not supposed to be seen in public with you...

-I'm kinda in the middle of something. -I completely understand.

I don't wanna be a bother.

Wait, what country is this? Is this Idaho?

-What's on your mind, Ares? -Maya, I wanna be back on the team.

I could train, like you did!

-I'm a Hyperion, through and through. -Ares.

Look, I know the Professor and I have had our fair share of head butting.

I wasn't perfect. Hell, sometimes I was even a burden, but look at these.

I've photocopied some news articles

I believe highlight some of the great work I've done.

Like this one, when I assisted in the Atlantic Pipeline rupture.

Or this one, when I assisted in the USS Sherman expedition.

I didn't even complain when I was asked to supervise negotiations in Korea,

even though the dear leader was super handsy.

Ares, please be understanding. You've done a wonderful job.

I can do more, Maya.

The Professor is firm on this, it's time to go.

You're gonna have all the money you'll ever need.

Don't make waves again. Let it go.

You go home now, Ares.

-What happened? Who was it? -Maya.

-Hey, what's your name, again? -Delano.

Can you give me a hand up here?

-What did Maya say? -She's bringing the Professor.

Delano. I need you to help me block this door, okay?

So maybe some boxes... Do you have anything bigger?

Yeah.

I was thinking about what we talked about earlier.

You know, like if things were to get out of hand,

instead of just handin' over the badges, why don't we just use them?

It hasn't come to that yet.

Yeah, but I still kinda think we should at least, you know,

be ready to use the powers.

Ansel, I need to know that you're doing this for the same reason I am.

Well, of course. This is about Ruby. Getting your daughter back.

Right. So we to stick to the plan, we do what they ask, give them badges,

and they'll let her go.

Okay, but how do we know that they will?

If we were to use the badges, it just would make more sense if...

Ansel...

You know that the badges don't make you happy.

You're so much more than some guy that can lift a car over his head.

Besides, how many people need cars lifted over their heads, anyway?

THE MEREDITH LANE SHOW

Our guest this evening requires no introduction.

He is known and beloved throughout the world

as the father and leader of the world's most famous family of super heroes.

He is of course, Professor Ruckus Mandulbaum.

-Welcome to the show, Professor. -Thank you for having me, Meredith.

I suppose we should also welcome Mercury.

-Yes. Say "hello", Mercury. -Adventure awaits.

Brilliant!

-And how's the family? -The team is just...

Don't tell me, it's right on the tip of my tongue.

-Marvelous? -Yes, thank you, marvelous.

Now, you are in the middle of a transition, are you not,

with the second team being replaced?

Yes, we are retiring the second generation

and, currently, in the process of finding a new team.

-We do have a new member. -Apollo.

-It's me. -And how is he coming along?

I don't know what you're saying.

You adopted children from the original team, Vista and Ansel?

Yes, that's correct.

But not Maya, she was an adult already.

No, we hired Maya.

And why was that?

Well, Meredith, because the team would be required to travel

from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean, we realized

that some adult supervision might be necessary on certain missions.

And when I met Maya, she was a very responsible young woman

and I knew she would fit in very well with the children.

Now, when you were replacing the original children,

you mentioned the concept of using robots instead.

Yes, I was noodling on robots, but you know in the end,

to be a Hyperion, one must have heart and compassion.

And of course, robots can't replace the soul

required to be on this team.

Well, Professor, there were many groups who read into that original desire

to use robots as a sign that perhaps there were more problems

under the surface of the team than were being revealed to us.

-Is that accurate? -Problems?

I can't think of any.

Hello.

Sorry to interrupt.

-Professor, we have a bit of a problem. -What?

-A problem. -Oh, gosh!

-I do beg your pardon, but... -Problems?

Not really. Just I'm late for an appointment.

So sorry. Thank you.

PLEASE STAND BY

20 bucks! That's ridiculous.

These go for $6 on the open market.

Or you could get all five for 60 bucks.

That's less.

Oh, do you sell any food? I'd love a pear?

-Do you have any pears? -Do you think I have pears?

All I need is the Ansel, Vista, and Professor cards.

-That's it and that's a rip off. -I don't set the prices.

Do you have snacks or chips up here?

No, no. No food.

Hyperion Hall, known throughout the world

as the headquarters of the world-famous super-hero team.

Behind the walls of this elegant structure

world leaders have sought the assistance of the Hyperions.

It is also however, the home where Professor Mandulbaum

has raised his children

and like millions of fathers around the world,

Professor Mandulbaum has had his fair share of challenges

bringing up his children Ansel and Vista.

Who can forget the public rebellions of his often disobedient Vista?

After several very public attempts at running away, young Vista,

in her most rebellious act of all, publicly condemned the Professor

on the eve of her ill-conceived wedding to Wes Harrison,

the Andy Warhol superstar and former television child actor.

In spite of the Professor's unconditional support and love,

Vista abandoned the family, leaving millions of concerned citizens

wondering if the team they had come to love and rely on

was on the brink of collapse.

But Professor Mandulbaum saw an opportunity.

An opportunity to refresh the team that had grown stale.

And so after releasing Ansel,

the Professor introduced the world to three new youths,

leaving Maya to train the newcomers.

Every few years, the Hyperions will retire the old class,

and welcome the new,

thus ensuring continued safety for the human race for generations to come.

In the famous words of the Professor,

"may we forget the mistakes of our past

and look with anticipation to the future,

leave behind the old and embrace the new."

Grab a pen. You're about to make a statement.

It's Vista and Ansel. They've taken hostages.

Vista and Ansel?

HYPERION HALL

I spoke to her, Ruckus, face-to-face.

I bet she talked him into it.

Do the police know it's them?

I don't think they know about Ansel, but they did see her in uniform.

In uniform? Well, that's just great.

That's just great, that's just bloody marvelous.

-Ruckus, Vista needs you. -Oh, I bet she does. I bet she does.

Problem is, Maya, and you can correct me if I'm wrong,

even though I'm not,

I seem to remember her telling me she never wants to see me again.

She wouldn't tell me what was going on.

Can't you see what she's trying to do?

-She's trying to destroy me! -She's in trouble.

Yes, and that's a great way to ask for help, isn't it?

-Taking hostages. -Wait.

These are how she's been asking for help.

I thought I told you to get rid of those.

You're making such a mess in here! Akiko just cleaned!

Every month she writes you another letter.

-The least you could do is read one. -I don't need to read them.

I know what's in them.

They're probably just asking for more money.

Why can't you just let that go? She was upset.

Oh, of course, she's upset.

Ripped from an orphanage, dragged to a beautiful mansion where there's...

What is this?

Caviar! Open trays of caviar all over the house.

I mean who has that?

I mean that's a little off, but still.

And forced to have super powers, fame.

Maybe she doesn't care about the powers and fame.

Who doesn't care about power and fame?

I mean what is she? Some kind of an alien?

I mean what more can I give?

All I do is give, give, give.

And who's on my side at the end of the day?

-I am. -Nobody.

I wanna see the cork.

The cork. You have it, right?

Yes.

I'm not gonna show it to you.

You don't lie to me, Ruckus.

Maya!

Solid!

What did I say? Maya!

Maya?

I do wish you'd stop rushing off! You know I hate chasing you like this!

Why are you packing? Are you going somewhere?

How long have you been lying about the cork?

Do you know how dangerous that could have been?

-What if it fell into the wrong hands? -Well, it didn't.

-Bugger! -Vista said something today.

-It really got me thinking, Ruckus. -Do share the wisdom.

Yes, I can't wait to hear this one.

-I'm sure it's a real doozy. -She said you love the team...

Not the people on it.

Well, you don't really believe that, do you?

I'm not sure what I believe anymore, Ruckus.

All I know is that I'm tired.

I'm tired of saying goodbye to people I love.

Tired of the fight and I'm tired of the burden.

-There you are. -I'm tired of taking sides.

I'm tired of you disappearing.

Look, I... I really didn't mean to rattle your cage!

The number of armed men has multiplied after news

that Hyperions leader Maya was interacting with local police.

Would you at least have the decency to stay in one...

Ruckus, look at me.

This isn't just about the cork, Ruckus, it's about us. All of us.

I wish you would just say what is it you want to say.

I understand Vista hurt you.

I know you're scared.

I know you loved those two kids

and I know why you dismissed Ansel when she left,

but Ruckus, I'm not sure they know how you feel.

Every penny I spent should have told them.

The PR team said I had to start fresh with whole new Hyperions.

What choice did I have?

Like it or not, you formed a family.

You have two children and you have me.

We've never understood where we stand, Ruckus.

What are we to you? What am I?

Professor?

Yeah, yes? What is it?

I've just received word that we are about to hear a prepared statement

from one of the culprits in the museum hostage situation.

Again, ladies and gentlemen, this is goin' to be live.

And 5, 4, 3...

My name is Vista Mandulbaum.

My brother Ansel and I have taken four hostages.

We've come for one thing, our titan badges.

The badges are currently locked in a case

that only Professor Mandulbaum can unlock.

Nobody will leave this building until we have those badges.

Well, that appears to be all we're goin' to be hearing from the scene,

so in summation from what we've just heard live...

Professor, what do you think?

At least, we know where we stand.

-Dice. -You get to roll first.

Sorry, we don't get to pack the cards.

-That's for you. -Thanks.

And then you get to choose whoever you wanna be.

...three Russian military jets were spotted over the Eastern Seaboard.

Well, it's difficult to see due to tremendous smoke here

on the streets, but I believe... I think, yes!

Ladies and gentlemen, I can see Ansel Mandulbaum.

He's emerged from the haze, he's carrying...

I can't believe what I'm seeing!

He's carrying the missile above his head.

Ansel Mandulbaum has saved us all!

He stopped the missile.

Ansel has saved countless lives, and I have never seen

such a display of heroism and self-sacrifice in all my life.

Ansel Mandulbaum of Hyperion super team

has caught a rogue soviet missile with his hands.

The crowd is cheering and what a moment to witness!

In fact, citizens, they are cheering

and they are reaching out to thank the young hero...

Hey, Mr. Ansel...

You wanna get in on this?

I'm hot, I'm tired, this is like flying coach.

-Oh, new player. -Here are your blue cards.

-You get to roll first. -Okay.

But first you have to choose a guy from the characters left in this box.

-Did someone take Ansel? -I did.

I'm Ansel. I hope you don't have a problem with that.

I was kinda hopin' I could be Ansel.

Oh, hey there... Look, let's see who's in here.

Look at there. Here's Ares. You can be him.

-He's pretty neat. -Blue.

Yeah. Yeah, that's fine.

Okay, good. Okay, good, let's go.

-Were you there... -No.

Sarah?

Can we all like focus here? Can we all focus for a minute?

Ansel is supposed to roll the dice.

I don't feel like playin'.

-Okay, that was very dramatic. -Okay, well, he seemed kinda upset.

-You were bullying him. -Don't put it on me.

I think he has some emotional issues.

Maybe we should just put everything back in the box.

-Why? -We're in the middle of a game.

This game looks really great with five

and I've never played with a Hyperion before.

What did I do wrong?

No, no, no. You haven't done anything wrong.

That's not entirely true.

We did warn you about seeing Vista, Ansel.

I missed her. She just wanted to talk.

But didn't we tell you not to talk to her, Ansel?

She wants to ruin the team.

Dad, I'm sorry I saw Vista, but I wanna stay.

My boy, you've done a grand job.

Maybe it's for the best.

Now, you can be free to think of all the things that you would like to do.

Like what would you like to be when you grow up?

This, I like this.

The team just feels...

We all feel that perhaps it's time for someone else

to take on the responsibility.

-Do I have to move out? -No, of course not.

I'm sure we can secure you a wonderful place nearby,

so you can visit as often as you like.

My point is...

If you need someone to go out to... the cops,

I'd be more than happy to volunteer.

Yeah, I'll keep that in mind.

Everybody, stay here!

Stop right there!

-Is he SWAT or somethin'? -He's not a cop.

Are you?

What happened to you?

He kicked me in my chest.

Broke the pen in my shirt.

My brand-new pen.

Well, who is he?

Don't give me that. He's yours, isn't he?

How did he get in here?

When will I have the badges?

You're in the building.

I wanna talk to Ruby.

First you deliver the badges.

No, you put her on now.

Mommy.

Hi, honey.

You okay?

Where are you?

Mommy is just picking something up for you.

I'll be right there.

I'm comin' to get you.

Okay.

Are they being nice to you?

Are you watching TV?

I'm losing my patience. You have 30 minutes to get me those badges.

You're here?

Good evening, everyone.

Let's greet the fans. And then straight off to Vista.

Right, will do.

Hello, hello. How are you? Nice to meet you, hello.

-Are they treating you well here? -Very well, thank you.

-Professor... -Hi.

-I'm the curator. -Oh, yes, yes.

-All your creations here. -That's a stain you've got there.

-Oh yes, a exploding pen. -Hi, Professor, I'm Sarah.

I own the gift shop. I have this book of you, please.

-Will you sign it for me? -Oh yes, yes, of course.

What are you gonna say?

Just that we need his thumbprint.

Mr. Professor, will you please sign this for me?

-Oh, what's this? -It's you, a mask of you.

Really? Doesn't really look like me, does it?

Oh, it's pretty close.

Are you gonna tell him about Ruby?

-Ready? -Yes, I suppose so.

I must say the hostages seem pretty upbeat, don't you?

Unnaturally so.

What's this?

There you are!

Congratulations, Vista.

It's a real fine mess you've gotten yourself and Ansel into.

I gotta keep an eye on those people out there.

Wait, wait. Don't you mean hostages?

I believe that's what you call people you hold against their will.

You do realize that armed robbery is a felony, don't you?

You have any idea of the strings I'm gonna have to pull...

...get you out of this mess, hmm?

-I'll watch them. -No, you stay right here, Maya.

-Why does she have to be here? -I don't know.

-Why does Ansel have to be here? -Because he's my partner in this.

-Oh, please. -It's true.

It doesn't sound like my boy.

Not my Ansel.

Is it true?

-What? -Are you half to blame for this mess?

Maya, would you do me a favor and escort Ansel outside for a moment?

Fine.

Shouldn't I at least stay to help explain?

It's okay. I'll meet you outside.

15 years and nothing has changed.

Of course, the first thing that comes out of your mouth is about you!

You think the whole world revolves around you!

Money, money, money.

You have everything anyone could want to be happy.

You know, all you have to do is to fixate on the one time

someone didn't fall in your stupid precious little lying.

It's good to see you, Ansel.

-Really? -Yeah, of course.

I've missed you.

Things aren't the same without you.

I've missed you, too.

Are you still in Detroit?

No, I moved a few years ago.

Now, I'm living with Vista, actually.

-Really? -Yeah.

Haven't you been receivin' our checks?

I am.

You are sharing them with Vista?

She needs me.

Her and Ruby both.

Who's Ruby?

You're spoiled and you're selfish!

You have any idea what you've done?

-You and your stupid persona. -I beg your pardon?

You don't even know when you're on television anymore,

you can't tell the difference.

Have I ever met the real Ruckus Mandulbaum anyway?

I know who I am.

I don't have to prove it to anyone, least of all you.

But you want your little badge, don't you?

You always get what you want.

That's her. That's Ruby Red.

Why didn't Vista tell us she had a daughter?

-How old is she? -She's 5.

You want them so badly?

You think these little bits of plastic will bring you happiness?

Fine, they're all yours. Whatever you want.

That's all I've been asking for!

Give, give, give, that's all I ever do.

And we have an audience. Let the grand show begin.

It's all yours.

Aren't you gonna put it on?

It's a decoy.

It's a decoy?

Well, of course, it's a decoy.

You don't actually think I'd allow the real badges to be out in the open

in a traveling exhibit, do you?

What?

Dad, please.

It's dad now, is it?

Ladies and gentlemen, I do apologize for the delay.

This will all be over momentarily.

In the meantime, please help yourselves

to some Hyperion juice boxes from the gift store.

Dad, you don't understand.

I understand when I'm being manipulated.

-Ruckus, stop. -Maya, they're making me do this.

Enough of this nonsense. Ansel, you come with us.

-Dad, you need to listen. -Ruckus, hear them out.

I heard all I need to hear.

You can't leave us!

They have my daughter!

Did you say "daughter"?

Ruckus...

What an adorable little girl!

Tell me is she a friend's kid or a union actress?

Because if she has talent, I may be able to use her on an upcoming episode.

You honestly think I would lie about this?

I've seen you do worse.

Don't do this.

Put it in the case.

I hope it makes you happy.

I knew you'd end up abusing the power I gave you.

V, what are you doing?

Let's go.

You don't need to listen to him.

It's ours.

Now, you haven't given me anything.

Sir. What's the situation?

Well, there's nothing more I can do in there.

So I suggest you go in and resolve it your way.

No, hold that. Ruckus, wait.

Captain, it's a bit more complicated than we expected in there.

Can you please be patient and hold off?

Have the negotiator call and tell Vista we'll be back within the hour.

Right away, ma'am.

Nobody enters that building until we return.

Yes, ma'am!

Miss Maya, we just received this message for you.

Professor.

Professor, I'm needed at the White House.

Can you just go home and stay there? We'll talk when I'm back.

-I'm not gonna be long. -Fine.

Just teleport me back to the office

and then you can read the President his bedtime story.

You're not going anywhere with me.

You acted like a stubborn ass back there.

How am I supposed to get home?

I had the car brought here. I'll find you a driver.

Well, what happened to my driver?

Oh, for God's sake!

-The heck with it. I'll drive myself. -Ruckus!

Captain, the Professor has never driven a car before.

Can we find someone to drop him home, please?

On it.

That man will do.

Time's up.

Excuse me, would you mind picking a station and sticking to it, please?

Thank you.

Oh, what a day!

What are you looking at?

Like you're so brave.

Wanna know what kind of a day I've had?

Tell you, I'm a grandfather. Vista has a daughter.

Suit up for adventure.

You wanna see?

There.

Yes.

All the badges.

They want all the badges to release my granddaughter.

-Your life's work. -Yes.

-Yes, it is. -How can you give them away?

You can't destroy them.

What choice do I have? What else can be done?

No, this won't do.

This won't do at all.

Sir.

Miss Maya insisted that you stayed at Hyperion Hall until her return.

Tell me, how long have you worked for me?

10 years, Professor.

And in those 10 years, have you ever known me not to do whatever I wanted?

No, sir.

Although, I do appreciate your concern, Lucy.

I am Lucy, sir.

I am Lucy and she's Marian.

Right, yes. Yes, I knew that.

Right.

Evening, Professor.

Ares.

I should have guessed.

And we were beginning to wonder if you were ever coming back.

I could be mistaken,

but I think this may be your first time in a room with a gun.

Yes, you might be right about that.

-Kidnapping, eh? -I learned from the best.

It's amazing what other people's kids can get done for you, isn't it?

Yes, well, I'm not entirely sure what is it you've gotten done here.

Oh, I've gotten the world-famous Professor Mandulbaum

to hand-deliver my titan badge.

I have it, yes.

-I think I'll take it now. -No.

I don't think so.

He doesn't get it, does he? Doesn't understand what it's like.

You triggered something in us, Professor.

There's no goin' back?

I can't live like them.

-Look, Ares... -I want my badge.

There's nothin' more to say.

Why don't you take the guns off of them,

'cause if you think about it logically, they're really in the same boat as you?

I still need them.

Do you think I'm stupid?

I can't just steal my own badge? Then what?

Live the rest of my life in hiding, knowing the whole world is after me?

It's no secret how you feel about Vista, Professor.

She's the most hated person in the world, 'cause of you.

And if you hadn't seen it for yourself,

you would have never believed she wasn't the one to blame.

And Ansel. This guy wants his powers back more than anyone.

His life is pathetic.

Forgive an old fool.

Look... Ares, the badge, it's...

Not repaired.

-Let me see it. -I'm not sure you want to, but alright.

That's all of it.

Why would you do that?

Make me another one.

No, I'm afraid that's quite out of the question.

You'll make me another one or I'll kill everyone in this room!

You're not going to kill anyone, Ares.

When did you get it?

Wait!

Okay, I think I get it.

Shots fired!

Squad A, come with me. Squad B, maintain the perimeter.

-Keep those people back. -Come on, keep going, keep moving!

God dammit, Gary! Come on.

Give me my gun, give me my gun! I don't wanna miss the show.

Stop, Vista.

Wait. Just wait.

I would never hurt her. You know that.

I had no choice. I needed it back.

Vista, it's him you're angry at. It's the Professor!

He did this.

Ruby darling, go in that stall and lock the door.

That's it.

Now, plug your ears and sing our song.

I'll be right there.

-Ansel! -Hey!

It's good to see you.

Wait, where's the Professor?

Professor?

Professor!

Maya! Ansel!

Medic, I need your help!

Yes, we're over here, right away.

No, no, no, no, no! No, dad, dad.

Mr. Mandulbaum, I need you to look over here.

Stay with me.

In other news, the Hyperion Museum hostage conflict

came to a violent finale last night

when the museum erupted in a gunfight lasting several minutes.

Many details remain elusive,

but paramedics were reportedly seen rushing

Professor Ruckus Mandulbaum, the world-famous leader of the Hyperions,

away to George Washington University Hospital where he remained overnight.

He is now back at home in Hyperion Hall recovering where thousands of fans

and supporters have gathered to share their messages of love with him.

Sorry, Ansel.

Dad.

I have so many regrets.

It's okay.

No, it's not okay.

Hey, Ruby Red, let's give your mom some time to talk to granddad, okay?

Alright, come on.

-Bye. -I'm outside.

I don't know what to say.

I love you, too, dad.

Just like your parents at home,

I sometimes need to help my children fall asleep.

When counting sheep doesn't cut the mustard for my girl Vista,

I sing her this song.

Now, arriving at 7th Street station.

This is the last station on the Red Line.

Please mind your step upon exiting the train.

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