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DALE
Oh yeah, baby! Let’s get it.

 ISRAEL
I made it. All the hard work is finally starting to pay off.
MARCIA
This is so awesome! I can’t believe I’m here!
Marcia turns and speaks into one of the cameras, whispering to the viewers as she points to Slater Johnson.
MARCIA
I thought Stacy was gonna stare a hole in Slater’s back.

FALCON
Competitors. Welcome to M-Verse Mansion. All of you have been assigned dorms and roommates for the duration of the tournament. This is good. But don’t get too comfortable. Your roommate may very well be your next opponent. Today is Exhibition Day. This is the M-Verse Arena. In a moment, we will open our M-Verse portal. Each of you will showcase your skills against Plumley, our talent evaluator. The executives will be watching via live stream. The purpose is to impress them. But keep in mind that your fellow competitors will be watching you perform as well. So don't give away all your tricks. Please have a seat.

The competitors head over to the row of bleachers at the end of the square platform. Dale, sitting behind Stacy, leans towards her ear.

DALE
Guessin' this whole exhibition thing don't really apply to you, since we've already seen your lame moves, huh?