1x7 The Chrome Car
CREDITS
Why are there so many cars where I end up
picking stuff out of my hair?
- You're telling me. - Here, let me help.
Nail file. Tweezers.
Mirror.
- Okay, hold still. - I trust you.
- Success! - Ooh! Me, next!
This is my cocoon now.
Whoa! Everything is chrome.
I don't think anything will stick to our hairs here.
It's like a skating rink, but with mirrors!
It's like a vain person's skating rink!
Who is that dog beneath me?!
How has he obtained the Imperial Crown of Corginia?!
- Atticus, that's your reflection. - This is terribly embarrassing.
I... I just.
I guess we're dealing with another locked door or puzzle, or...
Man, do you guys remember...
No, I don't remember, "Whoa!"
My memory has been terrible ever since the change.
- What change? - My new haircut, didn't you notice?
No, look! My reflection isn't moving with me!
Are your reflections broken, too?
- I'm not broken. - You're alive?!
No. I'm sorry about all the times I've picked my nose in front of you.
Not gonna lie, that was gross.
Do you know why I can't open the door?
Doors work differently in this car.
I have to be the one to open them with you as my reflection.
This isn't gonna suck me into a loop of my own memories, is it?
Nah. We place our foot on the ground
at the same time in the opposite direction.
Then we can cross the barrier into each other's world.
I don't know about this world-switching business.
Well, if you want to stay in this car forever, fine by me.
But it's gonna get real boring, real quick.
Trust me.
Yeah. I can't just stay here.
- Okay. - On three.
One... two, three!
- Tulip, are you all right?! - Yeah!
It's just colder?
Heh. Ready to open the door?
One, two, three!
Wow, thanks, Mirror Me! Do we do the same thing to switch back?
That's how we switch back.
I didn't say I was going to switch back.
I haven't come this far on the train
to get bamboozled by my own reflection!
Excellent use of "bamboozled," Old Tulip!
- I'm not "Old Tulip!" - "Former Tulip" it is.
You can keep calling her Tulip, because I'm not her,
and I'm not living her life anymore.
I don't have to do your stupid coding anymore.
I don't have to eat your stupid onions anymore.
I'm gonna explore the world on my own!
I'm gonna touch a tree, or, like, smell something!
What's something that smells good?
Let's see... asphalt, gasoline,
sulfur, other petroleum-based products.
If my reflection is a separate person...
Can you guys talk, too?
Salutations.
Um, hello. Hi.
No! Not again!
Can you guys get me back up to my world?
I don't know! It's basically my first day!
I've only been reflected in a river before,
and he keeps barking at me!
I've already alerted Reflection Enforcement.
They'll bring her to justice.
You called the flecs on me?! You little jerk!
You Tulip Prime?
Y-Yes... I think.
Don't arrest me! She said I had to switch to open the door!
No need to explain.
Slivers will do anything to get what they want.
- Slivers? - Cracked reflections.
They're called Slivers. Get it?
We're gonna have to go above. So get the skins...
and the sander.
Whoa! Hey, man, do we really need the sander for this?
You want that little defect running around in the Prime World?
We keep the barrier intact. You got that?
- I got it. I got it. - Put the Prime in the van.
- Hey, stop! - Miss Tulip!
What are you doing with her?!
She doesn't wanna be around for this.
If your reflection doesn't turn herself in,
we'll find her and we'll polish her down to a pile of nothing.
A pile of nothing?
You can't kill her!
I just thought she'd go to jail or something!
That shatter, that sliver is not a person.
She exists to reflect your existence,
and if she isn't serving that purpose...
then we'll make sure she doesn't exist at all.
- Get this Prime outta my sight. - Hey!
Let me out!
Come on, you can't do this!
No, stop!
Tulip!
No!
Hey!
- The Prime unlocked the door! - What?!
Stay here and keep them distracted!
Stop!
That Sliver just doesn't know all the rules yet.
Suit up.
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Remain where you are, gentlemen!
I am a pacifist by nature, but a warrior by necessity.
I'm a robot!
Stop! You can't leave me trapped here!
If it means I get to be free...
then I'm doing it.
Hey, I can help you if you talk to me.
That's funny, coming from you.
Well, what is that supposed to mean?
I have to do everything you do, remember?
You're always in your room ignoring everyone.
You never ask for help.
I'm not ignoring everyone. I can just handle my problems myself!
That's completely different!
Skipping texts from Mikayla?
Pretending you couldn't hear Mom because,
"Sorry, I was just so busy making my game!"
Just go away, Tulip! That's what you do best!
Okay, you're right.
I don't like asking for help when I have a problem.
I guess I should.
But that proves you should be talking to me now!
I don't want those mirror police to hurt you.
Who cares what they do to me?! I can't step outside!
There aren't any reflective surfaces out there!
I don't even have a name.
I'm still nothing. I'm nothing at all.
No. You're someone!
If we switch back, I think I can get you a new mirror.
Bad dog! Bad dog!
Hello, Miss Tulip! We're melting people!
So, what's new with you?
- There goes the Sliver! - We gotta go!
You stay here in the Prime World, I'm going after that Sliver!
But the Buddy System! The Buddy System!
Aw, geez!
One-One, my multi-tool!
- Okay! Ready? - Ready!
Now! You are your own reflection!
Come on!
I'm out.
Okay, time to stand on your own two feet, please!
Get him off me!
Let's go!
You let a Sliver out into the Prime World!
Get back here!
Sorry, everyone!
- Man. - Aw, yeah.
This is such a boring car to see first.
Are you kidding?! This is so cool!
Do you think they'll let me open an account?
Will I get a checkbook? Look!
It's those little pens on chains! I used to get so motion sick
when I'd have to reflect in these.
Here.
Now no one can keep you trapped ever again.
Thanks, Tulip.
Well, I'm glad I was able to help you.
Now, come on, we'd better keep moving.
Nah, hard pass.
I spent my whole existence living your life.
I'm going my own way now.
Okay.
I don't need this glove.
- And you don't, either. - Who cares what the train thinks?
Only you control your life.
- Good luck, Tulip Prime. - Good luck, Mirror...
well, good luck to you, whoever you turn out to be.
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