SETH
I know what Christians like...
Winter snow. Less yes, more no!
Chris spins across the scene in front of Seth with his golden tray of goodies
CHRIS
Peppermint and Hot Cocoa!
SETH
Pine Trees. Tea and cream...
Holds his hands up, smiling as he lets the snow hit his face.
SETH
Brilliant sparkling Christmas scenes!
Santa Eddie, entrenched in a snowball showdown, ducks behind a towering crucifix. With a cheeky grin, he gives the camera a confident thumbs up.
EDDIE
Morbid death Idolatry!
SETH
(Laughs)
All of which, as a witch, I do agree!
All of which, as a witch, there's camaraderie!
Seth runs his fingers across his guitar strings
EXT. ABSOLUTION ACADEMY 3RD FL WINDOW – SAME
The Reporter Lady has her head out the window in open-mouthed amazement.
EXT. ABSOLUTION ACADEMY FRONT YARD – SAME
A band of Christmas carolers braves the so snow, harmonizing hymns to the faithful from the "Rebels of Christ" church.
EXT. ABSOLUTION ACADEMY 3RD FL WINDOW – SAME
REPORTER LADY
This is amazing!
RICHARD
Yep, and imagine all the great spells we'll learn once the school opens!
He notices something strange on the horizon. There was a school bus approaching.
RICHARD
More protestors?
REPORTER LADY
So what?
RICHARD
(Shakes his head)
Illusions like this are delicate. You need to build an illusion in people's minds to enchant them. The people on that school bus didn't get the buildup! They probably won't even see the illusion, and they'll wake up the people down below!
He starts waving his arms frantically out of the window, trying to get the attention of the people below.
RICHARD
SETH!! CHRIS!!...EDDIE!!
REPORTER LADY
No one can hear you from here.
He looks down, trying to figure out what to do. He pulls out that busted wand.
RICHARD
Discount magic wand will have to do.
He starts waving the wand around dramatically.
REPORTER LADY
Uh...what are you doing?
RICHARD
I'm gonna freeze that bus!
REPORTER LADY
(Squinches her face)
Are you sure that's a good idea?
RICHARD
You doubt my power, WOMAN? I'm Kaye Beltran's nephew!
He points the wand out the window.
RICHARD
Abracadabra! Chumbawamba!!
The school bus revs up and starts rushing towards the crowd below even faster.
RICHARD
DAMN IT!
CAMERA MAN
The bus is revving up!