Tai-San quotes from The Tribe

Tai-San

We’ve lost two special friends. Two fellow Mall Rats. Amber, so focus, so intelligent, was someone we could look up to, a natural leader. Zandra lived for pleasure and beauty, and for fun. These are also good qualities in a person. We’ve learned so much from both of them and we have to carry this forward into the future.

Tai-San

[to Danni] Remember. One person’s dream may be another’s nightmare.

Tai-San

Are you alright Lex?

Lex

Why? You got a magic potion for me, Tai-San? Some kind of herbal remedy?

Tai-San

That’s cruel.

Lex

It’s a cruel world. Or hadn’t you noticed?

Tai-San

It’s okay to feel bad, you know? It’s okay to cry.

Lex

Not in my book.

Tai-San

Why can’t you admit you need us now?

Lex

I don’t “need” anybody.

Tai-San

Then why are you coming with us?

Bray

Lex. You go with Tai-San.

Ebony

Why can’t I go with Lex. I think we’d make a good team.

Bray

Lex?

Lex

Whatever. [he leaves with Ebony]

Tai-San

Taking a risk?

Bray

She’ll be safe enough with Lex. Won’t she? [pause] You’re right. You go with them.

Tai-San

I was following the map.

Ebony

The map? Why? Did your spirit guide take the day off?

Tai-San

I wish your mouth had taken the day off.

Dal

[talking about the antidote] There isn’t enough to go around the whole City anyway.

Jack

Well, that’s not a problem. I mean, if we have the formula, we can just cook up some more. [everyone is quiet] We do have the formula right? [pause] Somebody please tell me you’ve brought back the formula! Tai-San?

Tai-San

Sorry!

Jack

I’m surrounded by idiots!!

Dal

How could you come back without the formula?

Ebony

I guess we don’t all have your razor-sharp brain power.

Jack

Well, Dal. Let’s go get it ourselves. At least WE know what to look for!!

Dal

Right. [to Ebony] Dumb, dumb.

Dal

[Tai-San has found the formula for the antidote] Can you imagine what the Demon Dogs would do to get that formula?

Salene

But what’s to stop the Demon Dogs from thinking we all know what the formula is?

Tai-San

We make it known that no one else knows. Except me.

Bray

But that makes you a target.

Lex

And it makes – us – her bodyguards. Nice one, Tai-San! Free of chores for life, heh?

Tai-San

Those will need sorting. [she leaves]

KC

Who does she think she is?

Jack

She’s been like that all day. Someone ought to tell her that slavery has been ABOLISHED!

Alice has decided to be Tai-San’s bodyguard.

Ebony

We’ve already got guards.

And look what a great job they did. Our future depends on this girl and you let her be snatched from under your noses!

Lex

We’re not gonna let it happen again.

Alice

It’s right it won’t happen again, because I’ll be guarding her.

Ebony

Look, Alice. We really appreciate the offer, but …

Tai-San

I think it’s a great idea. Alice, you’re hired!

Alice

Get the cart, Lex. I’m guarding the lady.

Bray

[making a toast] To the end of our nightmares and the beginning of a new future. May the banquet last forever!

Cheers!

And to quality and caring for each other.

KC

Hey! Can we have some fun as well?

[laughter]

Okay, okay. To quality, caring for each other AND fun.

Cheers!

Tai-San

And I drink to inner peace and my new bodyguard.

Cheers!

Jack

And to computer buffs ruling the world!

[laughter]

Dal

Together with their handymen!

Ryan

To families. Our Mall Rat family!

Yeah!

Patsy

And here’s to little guys being taken as much notice as big guys.

Trudy

Sorry, what did you say?

[laughter]

Bray

I’ve got one more thing though. To peace and Mall Rats. Mall Rats!

Mall Rats! Cheers!

Alice

[Tai-San is regaining consciousness] Tai-San?

Tai-San

[to Alice] You have a lovely smile. [to Ellie] And you. [to Danni] And you. But who are you?

Tai-San

Alice! Wake up! Wake up!

Alice

Hey?

Tai-San

It’s Ebony. She needs our help!

Alice

What? Where?

Tai-San

I saw her in a dream and she’s in trouble. Come on!

Alice

In a dream!?

Tai-San

I know it’s happening and it’s very, very bad!

Alice

Sure, sure. Go back to bed and we’ll talk about it in the morning. [Alice goes back to sleep]

Tai-San

We have to find Ebony, she's in terrible danger!

How do you know?

Tai-San

It will make you feel better. Try it.

Ebony

Look, I told you, I don't want ... [Tai-San interrupts her]

Tai-San

Have you had breakfast? [Ebony shakes her head] Then you need something!

Ebony

Yeah. [Ebony drinks the infusion]

Tai-San

Is it good?

Tai-San

See? You have to learn to trust people.

Ebony

Everytime I've trusted anybody they've ratted on me.

Tai-San

Have I?

Ebony

Not yet.

Tai-San

What about the rest of the tribe?

Ebony

Yeah! Lex for a start.

Tai-San

[playing their roles as the Chosen watch] Thank you, Great Oracle of Zoot for honouring me of your visit.

KC

The honour is mine, Supreme Mother.