War/Peace - Part II. Clarissa Daisy Huntsman
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INT. STORE - NIGHT
(CLARISSA, EMILY, MIKAYLA)
CLARISSA IS ON THE PHONE TO A BOYFRIEND. EMILY IS BROWSING.
CLARISSA
Tony, how are you? . . . I woke you? You mean you ain't partying? C'mon dude. . . . Well, we're heading to NY to trace dad's campaign trail and - like - we'll be needing a guy to fuck if we get bored [1.] [2.]. . . . Yes, all expenses paid. You in? . . . Where are you now? . . . New Jersey. That's easy. Could you meet us at JFK midday? . . . Sweet. Oh - get some sleep, yeah? . . . Love you. So does Em.
EMILY
I'm ditchin' him if we find someone hotter.
THE STORE OWNER APPROACHES THE GIRLS FROM BEHIND, SMILING.
MIKAYLA
Ladies, could I please see some ID?
CLARISSA
What? But this is a clothes store. You don't spray the garments with alcohol do you?
MIKAYLA
Trust me, you'll wanna show me your ID . . . if you are who I think you are.
CLARISSA
I don't like to show my ID to strangers unless it's absolutely necessary. We just need some new clothes.
EMILY
Who is it you think she is?
MIKAYLA
Are you a daughter of Jon Huntsman?
EMILY SHRUGS.
EMILY
Looks like your cover's blown, Clarissa.
CLARISSA PULLS HER ID FROM A POCKET. SHE FLASHES IT AT MIKAYLA.
MIKAYLA EXTENDS A HAND.
MIKAYLA
My name's Mikayla.
CLARISSA SHAKES HER HAND, SO DOES EMILY. THEN CLARISSA SWEEPS HER GAZE ACROSS THE STORE.
MIKAYLA
Don't worry, we're alone.
CLARISSA
I'm Clarissa. This is my friend Emily. You know my dad?
MIKAYLA
I'm helping fund his campaign [3.] [4.]. We all are - the staff. He's asked us to look out for you girls. Follow me. I have some things to show you.
MIKAYLA LEADS THE WAY DOWN SOME STAIRS INTO SOME KIND OF BASEMENT.
CLARISSA STOPS, BARELY HALFWAY DOWN.
CLARISSA
Wait a second. Your turn to show us some ID. My dad would have given you his campaign card. Probably a gold one too.
MIKAYLA
Oh. So sorry. Here . . .
MIKAYLA PULLS A GOLD CARD FROM HER POCKET AND SHOWS IT TO THE GIRLS.
CLARISSA
Thanks.
THEY ALL CONTINUE DOWN THE STAIRS.
MIKAYLA
You girls are heading to New York, huh?
CLARISSA
That's right.
MIKAYLA
When are you leaving?
CLARISSA
We don't plan. We just arrive at the airport and get the next flight. We could get a private plane if we wanted but I don't think we need it yet . . . so long as people like you don't go telling everyone who we are. Ha ha.
MIKAYLA
No no. Certainly not. We respect your privacy.
CLARISSA
Thanks.
MIKAYLA
You girls are gonna love this. These bras are state-of-the-art and totally stunning. They're part of an opera wardrobe. 100 per cent water soluble [5.]. They look like butterfly wings.
MIKAYLA LIFTS A SMALL BRA FROM A BENCH.
CLARISSA
Wow! That's beautiful. Can I . . .?
MIKAYLA
Go ahead. Be careful though. They're so delicate - like fabric glass.
CLARISSA
Fabric diamond. Wow - this feels good.
MIKAYLA
You won't find these on display upstairs - or in any store for that matter. They cost us way too much. And if just one person gets their sweaty palms on them . . . yours are clean, right?
CLARISSA
The bra's still visible so I'm guessing my palms aren't too bad. I love how thin this is.
CLARISSA LETS HER HANDS DRIFT FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRA AND CAPTURES IT AS IT SETTLES AGAIN ON HER PALMS.
CLARISSA
Feather thin. And what's that say . . .?
MIKAYLA
Oh - that's just our store's logo . . .
CLARISSA
Oh, I see . . .
EMILY
But if it dissolves in water then you won't be showing it off for long . . .
I NOD.
CLARISSA
And can I fold this? . . . maybe place it in a waterproof, resealable plastic bag that I can fit in my pocket . . .?
MIKAYLA
A small plastic cylinder. You can roll it up and place it in one, like it's a poster.
CLARISSA
And I'm a poster girl. I'll take it. One for Emily also.
EMILY
Clarissa! Are you sure?
CLARISSA
Trust me.
MIKAYLA
Take photos, girls. Maybe we'll get some posters made up for the store. Now, another thing. You need perfume, right?
MIKAYLA WALKS OVER TO A CUPBOARD. ON IT SIT AROUND TWENTY SMALL GLASS BOTTLES.
MIKAYLA
Heard of oestradiol [6.] [7.]? That's the active ingredient in this perfume. Scientifically proven to enhance the attractiveness of your smell. Of course, all "you" really need to do is mention your name and guys are all over you . . .
CLARISSA
Well, yeah. We're actually not looking for perfume right now. But I'm loving the bras. Do you have anything else made out of this material?
MIKAYLA
No. Unfortunately not.
CLARISSA
That's cool. I'll be sure to drop in again next time I'm here. We'll just take the two bras.
MIKAYLA
Certainly. I won't waste your time then. Right back up the stairs, girls.
CLARISSA AND EMILY MAKE THEIR WAY BACK TO THE GROUND FLOOR.
EMILY
Bras that dissolve in water?