PYRE enters a long winding line. There are multiple lines all huddled together instead of a single file. PYRE can overhear the many conversations going on around him. The line is stationed outside a massive security checkpoint into the city. It appears like a mix between a stadium security and airport security. All the stations are permanent fixtures and are beaten by the cold.
RANDOM
“The festival of purification is going to be amazing.”
“You think Luminary is going to be there?”
“Traffic is going to be a pain.”
“I wish I had another jacket.”
PYRE tiredly waits in the long line and moves steadily. They grow colder with the lack of movement and rub their hands together.
ONIX: “Enter...ID...Remove all items...”
PYRE shivers as they remove their jacket and places their bag of tools and scrap into ONIX’s hands. ONIX throws PYRE’s belongings into a futuristic metal detector that throws them around and whirls with life. Everything falls out except the CAPSULE , which ONIX plucks from the machine.
ONIX
“Hmm. Violation, item confiscated. Move along.”
”
PYRE “What, hey, I need that!”
PYRE tries to reach over to the item which ONIX holds. But PYRE is stopped by security.
ONIX
“It's a violation. All violations are removed before entry to the city. Have a nice day.”
PYRE is pushed into the city with the solution left in the hands of ONIX. ONIX inspects it carefully, feeling the outside of the capsule through her gloves. ONIX sneakily pockets it in their long thick coat.
