From Another World

Act 10: Where It All Began

*Scene opens on Earth, where there has been a time jump. It is the middle of the day, and we see Ringo, holding the picture in his hand, stanind against a wall in a alley. Bartholomew is peeking out of his pocket and the Baby Glommite stands next to them. Much like the street, the alley is a mess, random things scattered all along the ground. Ringo watches as the last grown up Glommite in sight turns a corner, walking away from the area. Ringo takes in a breath and turns to face the Baby Glommite.*

Ringo: *whispering* Alright, the coast is clear. Come.

*Ringo and the Baby Glommite step out of the alley, and we see that Ringo had been standing up against the outer wall of a small store. The door, like the barber shop, had its front windows smashed, and one of its front entrance doors had been taken off of its hindges. It lays on the ground and Ringo and the Baby Glommite walk in quietly. The inside of the store is a mess, but is empty of any people or Glommites. Ringo sighs in relief.*

Ringo: Guess they got bored with what this place had... I'm sure that there's still milk here.

*The Bably Glommite looks up at him, looking hungry. The two walk through the store, noticing that it doesn't have many items left in stock. They are able to make their way to the refrigerated section, and Ringo smiles when he sees that there are still a couple of milk cartons left. He opens the door and grabs one.*

Ringo: Okay. I wouldn't know where to find cups or straws, so you'll have to drink it out of this.

*Ringo takes the cap off in order to remove the seal. Once he removes it, he gives the carton to the Baby Glommite. She stares at it, more out of curiosity than confusion.*

Ringo: Just tilt it a little towards you and drink. And... try not to make a mess.

*Ringo watches as the Baby Glommite manages to take a sip without any issues. He turns and stares at the shelf nearest to them, only being able to spot a couple of boxes of protein bars. A case of water bottles sits in front of the shelf, only holding half of the bottles it once had.*

Ringo: Well... I'll take it...

*Ringo goes over to the shelf and opens one of the boxes, taking out a protein bar. Sitting down on the floor next to the half-full case, he sets the picture down at his side and takes a bite out of the bar. The Baby Glommite drinks about a third of the carton before setting it on the floor. She hiccups and goes to rest next to Ringo. Ringo smiles at the rather cute noise.*

Ringo: Alright... I'm not sure where we'll go after this, but hopefully it's close to here. At this point, Penny Lane's too far away for that to be the safest place to go to. I'd prefer to sneak around for the least amount of time possible, you know?

*Bartholomew coaks and jumps out of Ringo's pocket, softly landing on the picture. Ringo takes another bite out of the protein bar and looks down at him.*

Ringo: I would have stayed at that fish and chips place there, but they barely had anything. Those few pies that were on the counter were... Well, I'm guessing that the alien that took the cover off of them never bothered to put it back on at any point.

*Ringo grimaces a little at the memory.*

Ringo: Then again... You needed flies to eat.

Bartholomew: *croaks*

*Ringo sighs and, putting the rest of the protein bar in his pocket, takes a water bottle out of the half-full case and drinks some of it.*

Ringo: This whole thing has to end sometime, though. Can't just spend the rest of our lives sneaking and hiding everywhere...

*He looks over at the Baby Glommite, frowning.*

Ringo: You sure that there's no way to enter a ufo if its door isn't open?