INT. ARTHUR CHAMBER
Arthur unpacked his things and found a picture of his father, reminding him of pleasant memories. He hears a hand knocking on the door and quickly recovers before coming down.
INT. ENTRANCE HALL OF THE HOUSE
Arthur opens the door.
ARTHUR
Hello...
MISS SMITH
Hello, young man. Did your mother come home ?
ARTHUR
No, she's not....
MISS SMITH
(breaks it off)
I was convinced of that.
Miss Smith doesn't mind coming in.
MISS SMITH
I almost forgot... I'm Miss Smith, education counselor. In case you didn't understand it.
ARTHUR
No kidding....
Arthur and Miss Smith sit in the living room sofas.
MISS SMITH
I work at the Pegasus Institute, where you'll start studying tomorrow. Besides, do you know what brings me here ?
ARTHUR
Not exactly...
MISS SMITH
I have some documents to give you. First of all, here you go.
Miss Smith handed him a thick cardboard pouch.
ARTHUR
Some documents... How many are there?
MISS SMITH
Open up and you'll know it...
Arthur takes the cover and opens it.
MISS SMITH
See these documents ?
ARTHUR
Of course, there are so many...
MISS SMITH
It's your survival kit. You will find there the minimum necessary to spend a good year with us.
ARTHUR
And I have to read everything ?
MISS SMITH
Every word.
ARTHUR
It would take me less time to read the encyclopedia...
MISS SMITH
I also know that you did not have the chance to attend my speech on the day of the school year. But you probably know we don't have anything with nothing. You're lucky to live in the dome, safe and sound. But that doesn't mean you're saved. The dome implies both duties and benefits. Peace and security come at a price. It's an award that we must earn. The price of peace and security is work and determination. These qualities are the engine of Pegasus, these qualities will make us win the war. Work and freedom are our strength.
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EuropeA ( eng )
Science-FictionArthur Dupont was an ( almost ) ordinary boy. Until the day the war broke out. An unprecedented war that changed his life and that of his parents. Following the terrible events of September 11 in Europe, Mrs. Dupont, an internationally renowned rese...
