07x12 - The Tale of Many Faces

[bunniefuu]

[waves]

[swings creaking]

[shutter banging]

[child laughing]

[footsteps]

[flame sizzling]

I love masks!

Put one on and it
changes who you are.

You can be goofy...

You don't need a mask for that.

Or...

glamorous.

Dreaming!

Or...

mysterious.

Got any masks
that'll make you taller?

No, but I got one
that'll make you sick!

I like those clear masks
that change your face just

a little bit.

WAY creepy.

The thing about masks is
that they let you be

whatever you want to be.

Underneath you're still
you, but nobody can tell,

cuz they can't see
what's behind the mask.

My story's about the horror of
losing what's behind the mask.

Huh?

Behind every mask is the one
thing that makes you different

from everybody else...

your personality.

But if you lost it, no
one would know you...

no one would care.

You'd be all alone...

and forgotten.

Submitted for the approval
of The Midnight Society,

I call this story...

Emma darling, it's
a cold fall day,

but your sweater
keeps you so very warm.

No. No no no.

Pretend it's your birthday.
You're excited.

This will not do.

Next girl please.

But I could...

No no. Next girl
please. Come on, go, faster.

Cold day, hot sweater, right?

Oui.

Nice.

Lovely.

Little bit more!
Wind in your hair!

Turn, spin!

Enough!

I have made my decision.

I have found our
Spree sweater girl!

Jessie? Yes, yes, you like?
Yes it is perfect.

You okay?

Sure.

Congratulations.

You'll get the next one.

With THIS face?

Not likely.

Don't say that!

You're beautiful!

Yeah right. Since
when is thin lips

and a big nose is beautiful?

But you ARE beautiful.

You have the cheekbones
of a Russian princess

and the eyes of an
Egyptian queen.

Have you thought about
performing in the theater?

Thought about it?

I dream about the theater.

Who are you?

A talent scout for the
Madame Visage Theater Company.

Go to that address.

See if you like it.

Are you serious?

Very.

Good luck.

That was...
weird.

You gonna go?

I don't know.

What have I got to lose?

Hello?
Anybody here?

Excuse me?

Hey!
Wait!

What do you want?

Uh, I'm here to
see Madame Visage.

Someone gave me this...

What's with the...?

We're rehearsing a play.

Oh.

Madame will be with you shortly.

Thanks.

Are you a student of theater?

Sort of.
I got this...

Shhhh.

You are stunning indeed.

Come sit.

Turn to the left please.

Yes.

Very nice.

What?

Look out, as if to the ocean.

It's a lonely misty day.

You're sad.

Lovely, Emma.
Just lovely.

How did you know my...?

Your face would be perfect for
the lead role in my new play.

The lead?

For real?!

But only after the
right preparation.

Are you willing?

Of course.
What do I have to do?

My theater is known the world
over for presenting the most

lovely faces to grace the stage.

But raw beauty is just a start.

This powder was
developed over years ago.

It conditions the skin and gives
it the most amazing properties.

Is this what you use?

Your skin is beautiful.
It almost... glows.

Ahhh, GLOW is the right word.

When your skin is
prepared with this powder,

stage lighting is
almost unnecessary.

Try some.

I can see the change already.

Really?

Apply the powder frequently,
then come back tomorrow and we

shall begin our adventure.

Alright?

Great!
Thank you!

I can't wait!

We're waiting.

Where is she?

Bring me the punishment book.

No.
No!

Brilliant.
Wonderful.

Remove the hat please.
No dawdling!

Nice sweater.

Thanks. So.
How'd it go at that theater?

You're not gonna believe this.

They want me for the lead...

Jessie darling, we'll set up...

Hello.

Do you model?

I auditioned for you yesterday.

You did not.

I did.

She did.

What was I thinking?

May I?

Ok.

Give her a scarf.

Hurry!

Yes. Wonderful.

Stare at me like I'm
a bon bon, a candy.

You're hungry.

Yes yes, love it.

How I missed it, I do not know.

I am an imbecile!

You are so beautiful, I love
your smile, yes, perfect!

Way to go, Emma!

I have decided.

You must be the
next Spree cover girl.

Cover girl?!

Oui!

You will be on the cover of one
million catalogues wearing the

brand new line of
Spree clothing.

Jacques's a
flake, but he's right.

You look different.

Did you take some
kind of magic potion?

Well, sort of.

I got this from Madame Visage.

She said it's got...
properties.

Who's Madame Visage?

From the theater.

She wants me to be the
lead in her next play.

Cool, huh?

Anyway, off to the theater.

Ta!

Ta!

And he told me I'm going
to be on the cover

of a million catalogues.

Tilt to the right please.

Isn't that great?

Hmm?

Yes of course.

To the left.

Spectacular.

She's ready.

What's the play
they're rehearsing?

Rehearsing?

This is no rehearsal.

What's this?

These are my other faces.

You mean, other
actresses you've worked with?

You might say that.

Maybe I'll be in there someday.

Sooner than you think.

Hey!

Ahhhh!

No!
Get away from me!

Get away!

There.
Much better.

Nooooo!!!

No! My face!
You took my face!

And a wonderful face it is!

It's perfect for my new play.

Welcome to my theater group.

You'll be number .

What?

Names aren't allowed.

I'm .

But my face...?

Madame Visage has it now.

It's better this way.

Trust me.

Hello? Hello?

Anybody here?

Hello? Anybody here?

Emma?
Oh, Emma.

Don't be mad, please!

Why would I be mad?

Well, after what happened to
you I sorta followed you here

so I could meet this...
Madame Visage.

I'm not mad.

Cool.

What's with the feathers?

We're rehearsing.

So?
Could you introduce me?

Of course.
Follow me.

She took their faces?

Why?
How?

Madame's power is ancient.

The faces keep her young.

Everyone, this is .

But she doesn't steal
faces just to stay young.

She wants them for her plays.

This is where we
make her costumes.

Why doesn't someone stop her?

Madame is too powerful.

If you displease
her, she'll expel you.

And you'd have to live outside.

That can't be worse than here.

No?

Go outside and see
how people look at you.

This is horrible.

There is one
thing more horrible.

The punishment book.

Punishment book?

Working here is a joy compared
to being banished there.

If you are sent to
the punishment book,

you'll never be seen again.

Wait in here.

Could I use some of that powder?

Of course.

As much as you'd like.

What did you look like?

I'd rather not talk about it.

But you have to!

It was you!

What color were your eyes?

Blue.

I bet you had a nice smile.

I did.

I could show you if you want.

How?

It's in the book
with all the others.

But if Madame catches us...

I want to know
what you look like.

C'mon.

Emma?
The door's locked!

That's me.

What's your name?

We are forbidden to use names.

I don't care.

My name is Emma.

I'm...
I'm Lizzie.

I haven't said
that in a long time.

The hardest thing is
that no one can tell you apart

from anyone else.

But it gets worse.

No one can see how you feel.

If you're angry or sad or happy.

It's like you're not there.

Pretty soon, you just
stop feeling altogether.

I don't want to stop feeling.

I want to get out of here.

What's in there?

Nothing.

We should go.

Why is it locked?

What are you doing?

I was just showing...

It's forbidden to
touch the book.

I'm sorry.

I'll never do it
again, I promise.

Leave Lizzie alone.

We don't use names here!

I'm taking you to Madame.

No! I'll be good. I promise.

Back off !

I'm not .

I'm Emma.

And I'm going to see
what's in that cabinet.

You'll both be
punished for this!

You locked me in!

Sorry.

Are you using the powder?

Yes!
It's amazing!

This won't take long at all.

Madame!

You'd better come... now!

Well, SHE'S creepy...

why did she call you Madame?

Part of the play.

Wait here...

use more of the powder.

Don't!
It's the punishment book!

This is horrible!

What's this?

I've never seen it before.

Who is THIS??

They're here! They're in
the inner sanctum!

Hurry, Emma, I'm scared.

Is there another
way out of here?

Yes but...
they'll get us!

Show me!

Stop right there!

I've got an idea.

Where's that costume room?

Down here.

There's nowhere to run.

I'm not going to run.

That's very wise.
Give me the book,

or your punishment
will be more severe

than you can imagine.

You can't steal people's faces.

I've been doing
it for centuries.

All those lives are mine.

They're not! You
have our faces,

you can't take away who we are.

But your face IS who you are.

No it's not...

and I'm going to
stop you right here!

No!

You think my power can
be destroyed that easily?

You've been watching
too much television.

Take them to my chamber.

Now... the question is,

what would be a
fitting punishment?

This is getting weird
Emma, I want to leave.

That's not me Jessie.

Okay, now I
really want to leave.

Bring me the punishment book.

Let this be a lesson.

and broke my rules, and
they will be banished forever!

Stop!

I'm not !

My name is Emma.

And her name is Lizzie!

You all have names.

You have lives and
family and friends.

Try to remember.

What's your name?

What about you?

What's your name?
Rachel? Linda? Robin?

Listen to me!

She took your faces!

She didn't take you!

You're all still in there.

You don't have to be this way!

My name is Lizzie.

I have a brother named
Bill, and a dog named Maggie.

Silence!

My name's Kayla.

Good!

Who are you?

I'm Hilary...

I miss my parents.

Quiet!
No one is to speak again.

Bring me the punishment book!

You will not defy me!

I own you all!

[scream]

Ok, now this is getting bad.

Now,
trouble-maker, it's YOUR turn.

The faces are mine...

the girl's are mine, and no one
is going to take them from me.

Stop!

My name is Lorette.

And you don't own me.

How dare you!

Listen to me!

You'll all be punished!

Take her!

Do as I say!
I own you!

I own you all.

What should we do?

I think it's time we gave
Madame Visage her own face back.

NO!

YOU CAN'T DO THAT!

IT'S NOT MINE ANY MORE!

IT'S YEARS OLD!!!

Ahhhhhhhh!

I know you.

Madame used my face
to lure you here...

I'm sorry.

Emma?

Lizzie?

We're back.

No, it's like you said.
We were always here.

So it doesn't matter
what mask you wear,

beneath it, you're still you,
and nobody can take that away.

I said...
the end.

Okay, now you're
creeping me out.

Guys...

Guys, stop!

Good story!

Very funny.