[Darkness.]
[The sound of foot steps echo through the emptiness.]
[A silhouette walks into view. It’s so dark that we can barely make out who it is.]
[Jasper Redgrave.]
“Many years ago, the children of Arcadia were able to find haven in a show full of puppets and imagination.”
“They could gather under the name of the Funhouse and listen as Felix Foley read them stories and performed goofy antics in order to keep them entertained.”
“Foley has always been one to reach out to the future of Arcadia.”
“Always attempting to reach out and keep them safe.”
“Safe from the monsters of Arcadia..”
[A smirk pierces through the darkness, as evident as ever.]
“Safe from the monster that dwelled within him.”
“We all know what you are, Felix. We all know of the monster that dwells deep within your soul. The secret that you’ve tried to keep, the one that your father tried to gain a handle on. You know.. the one that you’ve been running from ever since?”
“Your biggest fear is the monster that you know you are under all the bright colors and cheery smile.”
“You’ve spent your entire life trying to stifle that monster while attempting to protect Arcadia’s children from him.”
“You’ve tried to succeed where your father clearly failed.”
[Jasper takes a few steps in pace.]
“It isn’t the ugly head of your inner self that you should be battling with.”
“You’ve spent so much time fighting yourself, that you’ve failed to realize that coming to OSW you’ve found the true monster.”
“You’ve found the biggest threat to all of Arcadia.”
[Flash!]
[Red light fills the room.]
[Such a red light hasn’t been seen since Scissors came to light many many months ago.]
[A wide, twisted grin appears on Jasper’s face as it contorts into something quite evil as his arms extend to his sides.]
[His head tilts back, basking in the red light.]
“I am the monster of Arcadia.”
“I am the one without a single regret. I’m the one who will beat you within inches of your life and smile all the while doing so.”
“I’m the vicious violent mother fucker you’ve tried to keep under wraps.”
“At the end of the day, puppets and imagination be damned. We live in a reality where those are fucking placebos.”
“The safe haven you’ve tried to build is a fucking lie.”
[Jasper pivots on his heels, spinning under the Red Light.]
“At Vendetta, you finally come face to face with something that’s far more dangerous that the inner demon you’ve been fighting your entire life.”
“You come face to face with a man who is capable of ending your life on a whim.”
[Jasper stops to stare directly ahead. His eyes are cold.]
“And you’re just another victim that’s standing in my way.”
“There’s only one road to my vengeance now, and it goes through you.”
“It goes through Chain Reaction.”
[A smirk.]
“You’ve been fighting the wrong monster, Felix.”
“Mistakes like that could cost you your life.”
[Jasper gives a rather monstrous laugh that drips with evil intent.]
[Fade.]