05x03 - The Tale of the Mystical Mirror

[bunniefuu]

[Creaking]

[Clattering]

[Eerie laughter]

What are you doing?

What does
is it look like?

This isn't a picnic.

Lighten up, chief.

Have some mustard.

Look what you did.

Oh, get this stuff
out of here right now.

Killjoy.

I'm not really
comfortable with this.

I don't blame you.

What have you got?

Makeup.

What for?

Family portrait.

My mother wants me
to get made up.

So, what's the big deal?

I just don't like the idea
of changing your looks

to fit somebody else's idea
of what beauty is.

It's just a little makeup.

I know. And it's fine
for some people,

but I think we all

sometimes place
too much importance on looks.

I'll chow to that.

That's what my story's
about--

some people spend
a whole lot of time

worrying about their looks,

but looks
can be deceiving,

and sometimes mirrors lie.

Submitted for the approval
of the Midnight Society,

I call this story...

Janice, come to me.

Janice.

[Screams]

Janice.

[Screaming]

[Howling and dog barking]

Did you tell her
I was coming?

No. But don't worry
about it. She's cool.

Are you sure
about this?

Yes, Miss Valenti's
gonna love you.

What happened to the girl
who used to work here?

She ran away from home.
Can you believe it?

Nobody knows
where she went.

She ran away?

That's what the
police said. Hi, Vicki.

Hi.

Um, where's
Miss Valenti?

How should I know?

I saw that.

Come on. The store
doesn't open

for another
half an hour.

Here. Let's see.

Some lipstick,
a little blush,

and you'll
look great.

I'll look
like zebo the clown.

You won't. You
should have seen Vicki

when she
first came here.

What a bowser.

Ha ha.

What are you doing?

I'm giving my friend
a little touch-up.

Free stuff is only
for employees.

Chill out.

Want to pass me that
blush over there?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Oh, great.

I'm sorry.

This is a new dress.

Here, I'll clean it up.

Laurel, let me know
next time you bring in

one of your duh friends.

I will wear something old.

Good morning, ladies.

Oh. Hi.

Morning.

I have wonderful news.

The new fashions just arrived
from Atlanta last night,

and they are
absolutely fabulous.

Of course, I want my
beauties to see them first.

Really?

Tonight at my place,
around : ?

Cool.
I'll be there.

I can't.
I have a date.

Hmm. You don't know
what you're missing.

Um, Miss Valenti,
this is my friend Cindy.

Hello, Cindy.

Hi.

Are you looking for
anything in particular?

I heard there might
be a job opening,

'cause
the other girl left.

And you'd like to apply.

Yes.

I see.

Of course, the women
who shop here

expect my beauties
to have a certain style.

Yeah, no geeks need apply.

We cater
to the very finest,

and present
ourselves accordingly.

I get it.

Sorry to bother you.

No, dear, don't leave.

You might just be
a diamond in the rough.

Yeah, remember Vicki?

Come.

I have my own
special line of products--

makeup, jewelry,
a few fashions--

but only
the most elegant items.

When ladies come
to my store,

they know that they will
be surrounded by beauty.

It's an image we must
always strive to maintain.

How long have you
owned this place?

It seems forever.

My grandma said
she used to shop here.

The store's been
in my family for years.

We believe that beauty is a
woman's most important asset.

It's something
that must be held onto

and nurtured.

Never underestimate

the value of true beauty
and power.

Um, about the job...

I don't know
if I'm right for--

I hope you'll take it.

Pardon?

You have potential,
Cindy.

I've been looking for
someone just like you.

Like me?

Uh-uh.

You could make
a fine beauty,

with a little help.

I need
my watch back.

You said I could have it
for a week.

But I need it
back tonight.

I'm going
on a date with Ron.

I mean it.

OK.

Girls.

What do you think?

Wow.

Wait till the guys
see you.

Yeah. Like they'll notice.

Oh, I'm sure they will.

True beauty does not
go unrewarded.

Uh, Laurel?

There's people waiting.

You look great.

You see, Cindy?

People will always
respond positively

to true beauty.

I guess.

Now...

This--a gift I give
to all my beauties.

I'm sure you'll be
very happy here.

Thanks.

Are you OK?

Yes.

Yes, I'm fine.

Laurel...

Be a lamb and show
Cindy around the store.

Just a second, Cindy.

Yeah, she gave
one to me too.

I'm never going
to use it.

What time are
you meeting Ron?

Oh, I'm supposed to--
oh, no.

What?

My watch--Vicki never
gave it back to me.

So get it Monday.

But it was from Ron,

and I wanted
to wear it tonight.

Well, let's go over
to Vicki's house.

I don't know
where she lives.

Isn't Vicki going over to
Miss Valenti's house tonight?

Come on, let's go.

Wow, this is so cool.

Try it on.

My friends would, like,
die if I got this.

It's yours.

Are you serious?

Vicki, it was made for you.

Why don't you see
for yourself?

Oh. Wow.

It looks...

It looks--

it looks any way
you want it to, Vicki.

You can be attractive,
stunning,

the most beautiful
woman in the world.

Think of it.

Everyone admiring you,

wishing
they had your beauty.

My beauty.

Drink this, and you
can have that beauty--

forever.

What's wrong, Vicki?

[Screaming]

[Howling]

[Dog barking]

Why does she live
way out here?

I guess she likes
to be alone.

[Twigs breaking]

What?

I thought
I saw something.

It's probably
just a skunk.

Come on.

I thought she was
gonna be home.

Maybe we should go.

No, I want
my watch back.

Hello.

How wonderful.

My beauties
have decided to visit.

Come.

We came
to see Vicki.

She has my watch.

But she never showed up.

I was so disappointed.

Wow.

Is this the shipment
from Milan?

Yes. Exquisite,
aren't they?

Try something on.

I'm sure you'll see
something you like.

Vicki would die
if she saw this.

I'm sure she would.

Cindy?

Why don't you join us?

Sure. Just...

Could you tell me
where the bathroom is?

It's up the stairs
and to the right.

Oh. And put some
lipstick on, dear.

You're looking
a bit pale.

Vicki?

Vicki?

I want you to be

one of my special
beauties, Laurel.

But we should ask Cindy
to leave first.

She's not really
one of us.

Cindy?

You can see her tomorrow.

Looking pale?
Give me a break.

How can you be so vain,

and not have a mirror
in your bathroom?

Is something wrong?

Oh... no, no.

We should go.

We just got here.

It's time we leave.

You go. I want
to stay a while.

But what about
your date?

It's not important.

I'll see you
tomorrow.

But you can't just--

Laurel's right. You
can see her tomorrow.

But we have to leave.

Laurel, come on.

I think she'd like
to stay for a while.

Why don't you
head home.

But, she--

We'll be fine, dear.

I'll see to that.

Good night, Cindy.

See how attractive
you are?

But you can be
even more beautiful.

Drink this, and you
can have that beauty--

forever.

No! No!

Laurel, get out of there.

Come on.

Hurry.

Wait. I can't.

[Groans]

What's wrong?

That stuff--
I think it was poison.

[Coughing]

[Screaming]

[Howling]

[Screaming]

[Growling]

[Barking]

I finally have
my beauties.

[Screaming]

[Howling]

[Barking and whining]

tongues of dog that spoke

as woman fair.

Your beauty will live
in me eternally.

Omnia lupanis dias.

What was yours
is now mine.

Laurel, my dear, you
shall be my first beauty.

Let them go.

Give that to me.

No.

Change them back,
or I'll break it.

What is it you want,
my child?

I told you.

Surely that's not all.

Don't you want
to be beautiful?

I can make you beautiful.

Now, just give me the mirror.

Stay away.

Look into it, Cindy.

Feel its power.

That's it.

Look into the mirror
and see what you desire.

Think of it--

how it could
change your life.

Beauty can bring you
anything you want.

You can be popular,
successful,

and young.

You can be young
for all eternity.

Isn't that wonderful?

Tell me, Cindy, what is
most important to you?

What do you really want?

What I want.

Yes. Tell me.

What I really want...

Is my friend back.

No!

[Screaming]

No.

Cindy?

Laurel!

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Hey, get me out
of here.

I can't believe that.

She was
so beautiful.

She was a witch.

Guess you can't
tell by looks

if you're
a beauty

or beast.

Both the house

and the beauty store
disappeared,

so all that was left

of Miss Valenti's
beautiful illusion

was dust and a pile
of ugly rubble.

The end.

So what are you?

A beauty or a beast?

Neither. I'm just me,

even if I'm wearing
this stuff.

Are we done now?

Uh, yeah.

Then let's eat.

All right,
who wants hot dogs?

I do.

[Laughter]

This is great.

How many you want,
Betty Ann?

.