Rin is training. He is steady, calm. He has his eyes closed... He starts to move his leg, then another, then starts doing shadow fight.

  In his mind... he is trying to beat all the things that can make him angry... He is calming his mind with training, repressing his feelings.

  Kaya

  They clean the table

  Kaya: thank you for lunch, it was great. I definitely want the recipe.

  Lily: you cook?

  Kaya: not really, but I have a friend who cooks really well, so she would be happy if he knew this too.

  Lily laughed

  I'm going to look for the recipe, I have it written down somewhere, give me a second. Kaya laughs, Lily goes to find the recipe.

  Theo: I still can't believe you're here.

  Kaya: Me too...

  Theo: are you here only temporarily or?

  Kaya: yes... I came because I want to visit my grandfather...

  Theo: I see... do you want someone to go with you?

  Kaya: actually, it's something I have to do myself.

  She looked down, and grabbed her own hand, she felt a bit down but she kept smiling.

  Theo nodded

  Atlas: hey dad, can I go out with my friends?

  Theo: sure, but come back before midnight, okay?

  Atlas: as always... Kaya, do you want to go with me?

  Kaya: well, it would be nice to get to know my cousin even better.

  She smiled even more.

  Theo: and you should hang out, you're family, just don't get into trouble.

  Kaya: don't worry, I'll take care of him.

  Theo: I believe you.

  Atlas: why don't you trust me so much?

  Theo: because I know you better.

  Atlas: fair enough.

  Lily returns with the recipe.

  Lily: here, I threw in some more recipes you might want to try.

  Kaya: thank you very much.

  Lily: you're welcome.

  Theo: I forgot to ask you, do you have a place to stay while you are here or?

  Kaya: I have, don't worry.

  Theo: if you want you can stay here as long as you want.

  Lily: yes, that would be nice.

  Kaya: really?

  She was surprised but happy.

  Theo: of course, you can sleep in the Atlas room, there are two beds.

  Kaya: well, actually when I think about it, it wouldn't be bad to get to know a family that I didn't know before even better.

  Lily: you are always welcome here.

  Kaya: it means a lot to me... I'll have to talk to my friends first, but I'll definitely think about the offer.

  Atlas: shall we go now?

  Kaya: here I go.

  She says goodbye and they go outside. Theo stopped her briefly.

  Theo: sorry Atlas, can you wait another minute for Kaya?

  Atlas nodded and waited for her but he gave them some space.

  Kaya: is everything okay?

  Theo: yes, I just wanted to ask you something else in case we don't see each other again, although I hope you will spend a few days with us.

  Kaya: shoot! She was relaxed.

  Theo: I noticed that you didn't ask a single question about the father...

  Kaya's expression changes. she looks down again, this time she is not smiling....

  Kaya: I don't have a father, so I don't have any questions.

  Then she looked up, and looked at him cold and calm... (rare moments for Kaya)

  Theo: I see. Well, if you have any questions... I'll be happy to answer them, although I understand why you don't want to talk about him.

  Kaya sights, and she doesn't seem so cold anymore, she just feels tired.

  Kaya: don't worry, I came to terms with the fact that I don't have a father or a mother, very long time ago... and I'm fine with that. Arthur was there for me, and I only consider him as a parent.

  Theo nodded.

  Kaya: now excuse me, I should get going.

  she forced a smile.

  Theo: of course, of course, enjoy.

  Kaya waves and starts walking with Atlas, Atlas tells her something, but she is not focused, she is thinking about her father.

  Theo and Lily.

  Theo entered the house.

  Lily: is everything ok honey? She sat down next to him.

  Theo: yes, I'm just sorry Kaye.

  Lily: why?

  Theo: I just asked her if she wanted to talk about her father...

  Lily: oh yeah, I almost forgot your brother is her father...

  Theo: I mean, I understand her, it's been a good 18 years since we talked.

  Lily: is he still in jail?

  Theo: yes, but believe me, it's the best solution. For all...

  She put her hand on his shoulder.

  Ace and Nigel.

  Nigel completely drunk and Ace is still drinking.

  Nigel: I didn't expect this...

  Ace: I know you didn't...

  He still drinks and is nowhere near as drunk as he is.

  Nigel: I don't understand! You should be lying on the floor right now... from that many drinks...

  Ace: looks like this is my power.

  Nigel barely talks and maintains himself as drunk as he is.

  Nigel: I'm not giving up... once in this life I'll beat you at this...

  Ace: you chase big dreams...

  Nigel: hey, when I see that happening, I might as well die as far as I'm concerned.

  She laughs.

  Nigel: but seriously... how are you not already dead!?

  He said dead drunk. She looked down, looking at the Aaron knife, the last thing she has from him.

  Ace: I wonder that too...

  And drinks. Nigel 's head falls on the table, he falls asleep and she laughs. She pushes him slightly, and he flinches. She laughs at him.

  Kaya and Atlas are walking.

  Atlas: here we are. He waves to his friends and starts walking, but Kaya stands still.

  Atlas: are you going?

  Kaya: actually... I have to do something first, but I'll find you later, okay?

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  Atlas: we are here mostly, join us whenever you want.

  Atlas: oh yeah, and if you could get us some beer, we'd appreciate it.

  Kaya: no problem.

  She smiles and leaves. She walks the streets, she had some deep thoughts. The wind is blowing and it's already getting dark. She walks to the cemetery, and finds her grandfather's grave (Arthur). She stands in front of it. Silence, but some wind.

  Kaya: hi grandpa... it's been a long time hasn't it... She said quietly yet soft.

  Kaya: I miss you... Crouched, and started to cry...

  Nuri and Rho.

  Nuri: I'm hungry, I could eat

  Rho: Me too.

  Rho: hey, they have a food stand over there

  Nuri: great, because I'm starving.

  They approach the stand.

  Nuri: everything looks great...

  Rho: One hot dog, please

  Nuri: six for me.

  Rho: six?

  Nuri: what?

  Rho laughs slightly, the man gives them food.

  Nuri is searching for money.

  Rho: is everything okay?

  Nuri: the money, it's gone.

  Rho: what do you mean it is gone?

  Nuri: I miss c6 too!

  Rho: I miss the same thing.

  She said calm but angry. Nuri in panic mode.

  Salesperson: You're new here, aren't you?

  Rho: yes.

  Seller: you need to be a little more careful here, there are a lot of theft cases in this place.

  Nuri: No wonder Kaya's roots are from this place...

  Salesman: I'm sorry, no money, no hot dog. Closes the booth.

  Nuri: no! Wait!

  Nuri: great, what are we going to do now?

  Rho: we should probably go back to the ship. I can't believe how we got robbed...

  Nuri: wait! That girl... it was her! Do you remember when we were leaving the theater...?

  Rho: oh yeah, did you maybe see her face? Maybe we can find her?

  Nuri: I didn't see her face very well, but I think I would recognize her if I saw her.

  Rho: if you see her, then react, okay?

  Nuri: she owes me hot dogs...

  Rho: forget about them...

  Nuri: how can I forget...? Sights like he is sad.

  They start walking.

  Kaya is sitting by the grave.

  Kaya: there are so many things I want to tell you, but first of all, I want to say how sorry I am for not coming earlier. To be honest, I was ashamed to come after everything that happened...

  Pause

  Kaya: I'm so sorry for everything I said to you that day when you... when you passed away.

  I didn't mean any of that... I'm sorry you caught me stealing that day, after all you taught me and told me... I've never seen more disappointment in your eyes than that day... I wonder, would you still love me if you had stayed alive...

  She takes a break, because she would burst into crying if she kept talking...

  Kaya: I wonder if that one moment could have cancel all the others... I hope not because, I owe you everything. Everything I am today is because of you, I am alive because of you. The thought that you could hate me kills me...

  She covers her eyes and keeps crying.... Then she wipes her tears.

  Kaya: Don't worry, I know you would never hate me... and I know how angry you would be now if you heard everything I said and what was going through my head... I just had to get it out of my mind.

  The wind blows.

  Kaya: I also know that you probably wouldn't approve my lifestyle, but I want you to know that I still haven't changed, I'm still the same Kaya, I just have slightly different ways of handling things...

  Kaya: and I also found really good friends... I can't wait to tell you all about it...

  She takes a break

  Kaya: I wish I could introduce you to them. I wish you could even hear me...

  She looked at the floor and let out a tear. The wind blows stronger and blows the saffron, flower into her hand. She sees a flower and remembers her grandfather... she is still sad but she smiles.

  Kaya: Even now, you still manage to put a smile on my face... I miss you...

  She hugged the flower, She cried...

  Nuri and Rho pass by and see Kaya.

  Rho: is that Kaya?

  Nuri looks at her and sees her crying and is broken by the sight. he is not smiling, he is serious. He doesn't say anything but moves towards her.

  Rho: Nuri, wait! Nuri ignores Rho and rushes towards Kaya.

  Kaya: Nuri, what are you doing he...(re)

  Nuri rushes over and hugs her, tight. Rho ran up behind him. Kaya said nothing but continued to cry harder. Nuri doesn't let her go. Because he is a true friend.

  Nuri: it's okay, everything will be okay.

  Kaya hugs him tighter and Rho stands and watches them. Then she comes from her other side and sits next to them.

  Rin on board. In the bathtub. He thinks about everything, having his eyes closed. Rikka sneaks around the ship. She gets on the ship and looks around, thinking that she is alone... more drawn. She steals what she sees.

  Rin appeared from the shadows. He is standing behind her, she doesn't notice him

  Rin: If I were you, I would slowly put it back in its place.

  She put the thing back in its place and turned away

  Rikka: I would return it anyway, it's not worth much.

  Rin: I mean all the things you took.

  Rikka: ok, I'll just take them out of the bag...

  She takes out a small bomb that fogs the room. And throw her to the floor to run away Rin coughs and looks for her. She runs and got off the ship, but Rin sees you and creates a prison of ice around her.

  Rikka: What the hell!?!

  Rin: I'll make you a deal, give us back our things, and I'll let you go.

  Rikka: really? You're not going to report me?

  Rin: no, we just need you to return our things, and apologize of course.

  Rika rolled her eyes

  Rikka: should I write you a song too? She said sarcastically.

  Rin: don't provoke. Rikka looked at him.

  Rikka: ok, I'm returning your things, will you let me go now?

  Rin: not yet, you have to apologize to everyone first.

  Rikkka: everyone?

  Rin: you stole from more people when you took things from this ship.

  Rikka: and now I have to wait for them here?

  Rin: yes, but I can bring you a book if you want, so you don't get too bored.

  Rikka: come on! I returned your things, now let me go!

  Rin: only after you apologize to everyone

  She growls and gives up. She sat down on the floor.

  Ace and Nigel

  They are headed to the ship, Nigel drunk, she helps him keep his balance.

  Ace: I thought you could tolerate alcohol better.

  Nigel: no, no, no, I tolerate alcohol well, the problem is that you tolerate it abnormally well.

  Ace: you knew what you were getting into.

  Nigel: I'll be a man, and immediately admit defeat, I'll never catch up with you, you've won.

  Ace laughs

  Ace: I have to admit, I didn't expect to have such a good time.

  Nigel stopped. Ace looked at him.

  Ace: what is it?

  Nigel: I just hope you know you're not alone, that's all.

  Ace: it's hard to believe that after I spent so many days alone.

  Nigel: some things are better to left in the past, as hard as it is to do.

  Ace: I know, but sometimes that's easier said than done.

  Nigel: I know, trust me I know.

  Ace: can I ask you something?

  Nigel: of course

  Ace: do you think the others are mad at me?

  Nigel: of course not, they were just worried.

  Ace: It was not my intention to hurt anyone.

  Nigel: don't worry about it, they understand.

  Ace: I sincerely hope so.

  Rho Nuri and Kaya return.

  Kaya: yes, I can't believe how I found my relatives here either.

  Nuri: when can we meet them?

  Kaya: I should definitely meet up with Atlas soon, you can come with me if you want.

  Nuri: I would like that.

  They see Rin.

  Kaya: hey Rin! Guess what, I found my relatives on this island that I didn't know before.

  Rin: really? I think I found your relative too. Is this her? He points to Rikka.

  Kaya: No... Why is she in a cage?

  Rikka: you have to get me out of here, he's crazy!

  Nuri: it's her! It's the same girl from today, she stole our stuff!

  Rin: are you absolutely sure that she is not related to you?

  Kaya: ha ha, we both steal, very funny, I get it. She said sarcastically.

  Rikka: I need to apologize to them? Rikka asked.

  Rin: that's right.

  She rolled her eyes

  Rikka: I'm sorry I tried to steal your stuff, I got it all back. That's it, solved, can I leave now?

  Rin: not yet.

  Rikka freaks out.

  Rikka: why!!??

  Rin: You have two more people to apologize to.

  Rikka: you're kidding me aren't you? Something is really wrong with you!

  Nuri: I don't forgive her, she cost me food. Food! I'm still hungry!

  Rikka: Maybe it's a good thing you skipped a meal.

  Nuri: are you calling me fat!?

  She shrugged.

  Nuri: You know what, I'm going to go eat now, would you like to come with me? Oh wait, you can't because you're locked! Ha! Goodbye.

  He turns and goes to the ship.

  Rikka: don't eat too much! She spoke mockingly

  Rho: what's your name?

  Rikka: why would I tell you that?

  Rho: maybe because it would be the right thing to do?

  Rikka: I don't have to tell you anything.

  Rho: well, then don't, good luck getting out of here.

  Kaya: sorry for their behaviour, don't worry, Rin will let you go.

  Rin: only when she apologizes.

  Kaya: she already apologized.

  Rin: not to everyone yet.

  Kaya: I think it's better for her safety if she doesn't apologize to everyone... some people here have a short temper...and when I say someone I mean Ace.

  Rin: she'll be fine.

  Rho: Nigel and Ace aren't back yet?

  Rin: no.

  Kaya: do you think she killed him?

  Rho: no. I mean, maybe she beat him up a bit, but that's it.

  Kaya: do you think he made her even angrier? I mean, let's be real, Nigel is not the best person to cheer someone up. Do you remember when Nuri burned my happy t-shirt, to comfort me he said: "you don't need to be sad, the t-shirt was ugly anyway."

  Rho: talking about wolf...

  They look at Nigel and Ace coming towards the ship. She's practically carrying him because he's had too much to drink.

  Kaya: I knew it, she tried to kill him.

  Nigel: nobody tried to kill anybody, I just had a lot to drink.

  Rho: hey. She said to Ace

  Ace: hey.

  Nigel: am I the only one who sees two girls locked in a cage?

  Rin: yes, you are only one who sees two, it's only one girl.

  Ace: what's going on here?

  Rho and Kaya take over Nigel.

  Rin: I caught this girl here trying to steal our stuff from the ship.

  Ace: Really?

  Rikka: can I finally apologize and get out of here?

  Rin: be my guest.

  In the background Kaya and Rho are barely keeping with Nigel.

  Rikka: I'm sorry I tried to steal, there you go, solved, can I go now?

  Rin: yes

  Release her, the ice disappears.

  Rikka: you people are insane!

  Rin: language...

  Ace takes Nigel back in because Rho and Kaya couldn't maintain him.

  Ace: I'm going to help him get to his room.

  She said and helped Nigel to the room. Rikka took a good look at all of them.

  Rikka: just a moment... you are... you are Anarchists!

  Kaya sights.

  Kaya: and she was so close...

  Rin sights and made the ice cage again

  Rikka: hey! What are you doing?

  Rin: unfortunately we won't be able to let you go for a while now.

  Rikka: why?!

  Kaya: because now you know who we are, and we know how you're going to try to claim the prize at the same second we let you go.

  Rikka: why do you think I would do that?

  Everyone looked at her, as if it wasn't already obvious enough.

  Rikka: what if I promise not to betray you?

  Rin: I'm sorry but we can't trust you.

  Rikka: how long do you plan to keep me here?

  Rin: probably a few days...

  Rikka: great...

  Kaya: but don't worry, we won't harm you.

  Rikka: how can I know that?

  Kaya: you have to trust us...

  She is silent

  Kaya: are you ready to tell us your name now?

  Rikka changes her mind

  Rikka: my name is Rikka, and you all don't even have to bother introducing yourself, because I'm not interested.

  Rho: I'm thinking more and more that maybe it's better to let her go and take a risk, I think I won't be able to stand her for a few days.

  Rikka: it's not like I want to be here! but I have a question. I know you all because of posters but why isn't this weirdo among you?

  Rin: because this weirdo follows the rules.

  Kaya: no, he just wasn't caught.

  Rikka: what irony, criminals giving me lessons about theft.

  Kaya: they are like that with me too, but you get used to it with time.

  Rikka: oh yeah... you're that Kaya.

  Kaya: that Kaya?

  Rikka: I have to be honest, I'm a big fan.

  Kaya: oh well thank you...

  Seriously? Rin and Rho say in unison.

  Nuri got off the ship.

  Nuri: she's still here...

  Rikka scowled at him.

  Nuri: Kaya, when are we going?

  Kaya: oh yes, I almost forgot. Me and Nuri are going with Atlas, my cousin, does anyone else want to go with us?

  Rho: you two have fun, I am staying here.

  Kaya: Rikka, do you want to come with us?

  Rikka: seriously?

  Rin: out of the question.

  Kaya: don't worry, we'll make sure she doesn't run away.

  Nuri: If she's going, I'm not going.

  Kaya: Come on Nuri... you own me.

  Nuri: oh okay...

  Kaya: and what do you say?

  Rikka: are you seriously calling me to hang out with you even though I'm a threat to you?

  Kaya: Well, you can't spend the whole time locked up.

  Rin: she will run away...

  Kaya: I know she won't. Isn't that right?

  Rikka: I promise.

  Rin thinks

  Rikka: listen ice guy, I may be a thief, but I always keep my promises.

  Rin: oh fine... Rin freed her.

  Kaya: yeey, let's go!

  The three of them leave.

  Nuri: I am still not forgiving you... he said to Rikka

  Rho and Rin stay.

  Rho looks at the ship and sees Ace on board.

  Rho: does it seem to me or does Ace seems... better?

  Rin: yes, she is not so...

  Rho: bitter?

  Rho: I can't believe how Nigel of all of us succeeded.

  Rin: well, I'll be dammed.

  Ace is leaning against the ship . Rin and Rho climb aboard.

  Rho: I'm going to check on Nigel.

  She patted Rin on the shoulder and looked at him and Ace, Rho smiled at Ace, Ace did the same. And Rho left. Rin walked over and stood next to Ace, leaning against the rail of the ship.

  Rin: why did you do that to a poor guy?

  Ace: because he challenged me.

  Rin: then it's his own fault

  She laughs and he sees it and laughs slightly.

  Ace: hey listen... I'm sorry that I behaved like... well I was rude, don't worry I'll apologize to everyone, but... I wanted to apologize to you first because I think I treated you the worst.

  A short silence

  Rin: no, you forgive me, I shouldn't have forced you like that, I should have just given you some space.

  Ace: Apology accepted.

  Rin: do you want to talk about it?

  Ace: not really...

  Rin: well, if you ever need to talk, I'm here.

  Ace: I know.

  Rho came quietly into the room to check on Nigel. He sees him sleeping. Rho smiled. And sat down next to the bed.

  Rho: Ace 1, Nigel 0, she laughs which is rare.

  She started to get up but saw a card on the table, a card from the drinking games, which Nigel never wanted to show

  Rho: So there you are...

  She leans over him to reach for the card but suddenly he wraps his arm around her, roll her over, and pulls her onto the bed, still asleep. She looks at him lost, he is facing her but sleeping.

  Rho tries to get up quietly without waking him but he pulls her back again. She watches him, not sure what to do, not wanting to wake him up. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at her, she was confused, but stayed calm.

  Nigel moves a lock of her hair and quietly says: damn you are beautiful...

  And he closed his eyes again and continued to sleep. She looked at him, all confused and she even blushed only a little bit, the first time ever.

  Rin and Ace are still on the ship, Rho leaves the room and closes the door.

  Ace: how is Nigel?

  Rho: Nigel? I don't know, why should I know how he is...

  She answers nervously.

  Rin: because a few minutes ago you said, and I quote: "I'm going to check on Nigel"

  Rho: I don't remember I said that.

  She moves towards her room, opposite side of the ship.

  Rin: why are you acting strange?

  Rho: I'm not, you're acting strange!

  She goes into her room and slams the door.

  Ace: That was...weird.

  Rin: yes...

  Rho leans against the door. She thinks about what happened. Suddenly the device she took from Island before ,started to glow, she looks, and she steps closer, and then it breaks, explodes.

  She looks at that, from the floor.

  Rho: what the....hell.