Hudson quotes from Gargoyles

Lexington

Goliath, you told Coldstone that gargoyles protect.

Hudson

Like we breathe boy, you know that.

Brooklyn

But... what do we protect?

Hudson

The Clock Tower!

Goliath

No. That is merely were we sleep. This island, Manhattan, this is our 'castle'. From this day forward, we protect all who live here, human and gargoyle alike.

Goliath

What's wrong, brother?

Why nothing, "brother".

Hudson

[Grabs Goliath's arm to slow him] Stay back, lad. Something's not right here.

Goliath

It's all right. I trust you brother.

Do you? Pity. [pulls out laser and fires at Goliath]

Broadway

Why stare at marks on a page when you can rent the video?

Lexington

They aren't marks when you know how to read.

Broadway

Well, I can't read and I don't think I'm missing anything.

Brooklyn

Uh-huh. 'Ignorance is bliss'. Right, Hudson?

Hudson

Ughh, leave me out of this, it's time for Celebrity Hockey.

Are you all right?

Hudson

I had a little trouble.

This beach isn't safe after dark. Do you need a doctor?

Hudson

No. Just a place to rest until sunrise. If I could lean on you...

Come on in. I've got a fire going.

Hudson

There's little I can offer in return, except my thanks.

That's payment in full.

Hudson

[sees a framed medal] What is this?

My Purple Heart. For this. [indicates his blind eyes] So busy trying to herd a bunch of green kids through 'Nam that I didn't watch my step. Shrapnel: you never see it coming.

Hudson

"Nam"?

Vietnam... the war? Funny, something about your voice made me think you were a soldier, once.

Hudson

Aye. I still am, I suppose.

I'm glad you came back.

Hudson

I'm afraid I can't stay, but I think I left something on the terrace this morning. Have you come across a large canister?

No, but a friend of yours was on the terrace, a "Lennox Macduff". Maybe he took it.

Hudson

I don't know any... Lennox Macduff.

I'm not surprised. The name sounded phony. Lennox and Macduff were two characters in a play by Shakespeare: Macbeth.

Hudson

Macbeth? I've got to go, Robbins, I... I don't know where he lives...

Who?

Hudson

Macbeth! Macduff! I do know him, but he's not a friend!

Well, maybe this will help...

Macaderm... Macbryde... Macduff, Cameron... Macduff, Leeland... Macduff, Lennox! Now, here's an address, just like that.

Hudson

Hmph. A magic book?

Aren't they all?

Goliath

Release Broadway.

Macbeth

Or what?

Goliath

Or I'll burn the scrolls.

Macbeth

Go ahead. They're worthless. No magic at all.

Broadway

No! They are magic! But you can't burn them, Goliath. You can't! It's Merlin's life, in his own words. When you read them, they take you there. It is magic, Goliath. Precious magic.

Hudson

Aye, lad. T'would be the greatest shame to lose them.

Macbeth

You're all trespassing. Now take the scrolls and go.

Brooklyn

Wouldn't it be great to be a shapeshifter?

Lexington

We wouldn't have to hide. We could fit in anywhere.

Broadway

We could find new friends, maybe even... love.

Hudson

Be careful what you wish for, lad.

Elisa Maza

Shapeshifters, elves, fairies... you mean they're real?

Hudson

As real as I am, if the stories be true.

Hudson

Only you can decide what you will do lad.

Elisa Maza

It's crazy to even consider going!

Goliath

You're right.

Jeffrey Robbins

Hudson, what's going on? You know more than you're letting on.

Hudson

Less than you think. But you and Gilly stay inside for now, Robbins. It's going to be a bad night.

Elisa Maza

I'm no hero, I just do my job, and my job for tonight is over. All I want to do is hit the sack.

Hudson

Why would you want to hit a sack?

Brooklyn

Oh, she means she's tired and wants to sleep.

Hudson

Then why didn't she just say so?

Broadway

You're getting real good at bypassing alarms, Lex.

Lexington

Don't give me credit. It was too easy!

Hudson

And it's too quiet. I'd say Macbeth is expecting us.

You don't understand! Demona is still out there!

Lexington

Some of his circuits must be crossed. MacBeth and Demona would never work together.

Brooklyn

[Drops Demona on the ground next to MacBeth] Uh, guess again.

Goliath

They must have both escaped the Weird Sisters together.

Broadway

But why team up? They hate each other!

Hudson

Maybe misery loves company.

Goliath

Surely you know I am not in the habit of playing childish pranks or laughing maniacally in the dark.

Hudson

[dryly] Do ye even know how to laugh maniacally?