DDemocles
I didn't kill your wife, but I was a part of those responsible. I was wrong and I'm sorry.
DCDeric the Centaur
Sorry won't bring Lyla back.
Neither will holding onto your hate.
He's not on their side anymore. He fought against them.
DCDeric the Centaur
Apology accepted-
(He holds out his arm)
DCDeric the Centaur
-friend.
DDemocles
(Democles clasps his arm) Friend.
PAPast Autolycus
Jerkules is your partner? Oh, what kind of goody-two-shoes did you turn into?!
PAPat Autolycus
Oh, why? Is little-goody-two-shoes embarrassed, huh? (singing) "Mr. Goody-Two-Shoes, Mr. Goody-Two-Shoes..."
(Autolycus punches his younger self out)
I ain't that good. I know this is a huge shock, Hercules, but at one time, I was actually...obnoxious.
What in Tartarus is that?
It's some sort of cocoon.
What for? A giant butterfly?
Somehow I don't think it's going to turn out to be that friendly.
[scream is heard offstage]
How come you're always right?
WTThe Widow Twanky
Come on, girls! Hurry along! Too many bubbles can make you go blind!
(sees Cupcake and Autolycus)
WTThe Widow Twanky
Cupcake? Is this-- gentleman bothering you?
Oh, no. I was just stroking his poodle.
WTThe Widow Twanky
(to Cupcake) You hardly know him. Now, run along. You're dripping all over the floor.
Think nothing of it, my dear. Why, the world is just a chaotic stage, just teaming with activity. A little bump-and-grind here and there is to be expected.
Well, gee-- I never thought of it that way, Mister. I guess you're right.
Why, where are my manners? Huh! I forgot to introduce myself. Pharsiferus Von Baklava, Esquire, at your service.
Ahh! Golly! I have never had an esquire at my service before. I'm Cupcake. Oh-- is that your dog?
Why, yes it is. Cupcake, meet Creampuff. I named her after my greatest culinary creation.
You-- invented the Creampuff?
I certainly did. I own a string of bakeries all across Greece. Oh, gods forgive me, but I am a slave to my sweet-tooth.
Oh, I do-be-do-- but the money, the castles-- that can't mean a thing to me until I know all the animals of the world are safe and happy. I guess that's why I turned my gardens into a-- sanctuary for abused wildlife.
You mean-- you care about animals that much?
How could I not? Just look at that face.
There, there-- I rescued Creampuff, here, from a band of murderous pirates.
Oh, my. That sounds so dangerous.
It was, Cupcake-- very-- very dangerous.
Oh-- wow. It's not every day that I meet an-- animal-loving, dare-devil, pastry mogul with a sweet-tooth like mine.
Hercules! Ah, whatever your name is. What a pleasant surprise!
I wish I could say the same, Autolycus. Isn't stealing the king's gold a little beneath you?
How good of you to notice. You see, I figure, every so often, a fella just has to go back to basics. Besides, the king, ahh, he's plenty rich. What about the needs of the people?
Oh, come on! You don't care about the people.
Of course, I do. I happen to be one of them. Well, as much as I've enjoyed this little reunion, I haven't enjoyed it that much. Good day.
Listen, you and I both know if the big guy could talk, he would tell us not to stick our necks out for him. Besides, he loves being a pig. Just look at the little guy. (Iolaus pushes him up against a tree)
This is all just a joke to you, isn't it?
You little— (Iolaus pushes him up against the tree again)
Well, let me tell you something, buddy. Hercules is the best friend I ever had. And yeah, you're right, he wouldn't want us to risk our necks to save him, which is exactly why we're going to. Now, he'd do the same for me – even for you.
Well, much as I hate to admit it, you've got a point.
Just one more thing, buddy-boy. You touch me again and I'll—
I'll… be just as upset then as I am now?
Yeah, you'd sell your own mother if the price was right.
Autolycus You better stop looking down your nose at me, Blondie. I've had it up to my mustache with your insults.
The truth hurts, doesn't it?
You know, for your information, if you had trusted me back there, Hercules would be safe and sound right about now.
Yeah, or maybe you'da sold him off to the highest bidder.
Ha-ha-ha. You've got me all wrong, Curly. You know, I may be a thief, but there are some things that even I won't do.
Like… I won't drink red wine with fish.
I won't eat the horse I rode in on. And I would never, never sell out a friend, which, of course, does not apply to you.