(Hugo casually walks on stage with a smug look, tossing and catching the totem back and forth)

Cyrus: (looks at him)

Hugo: Hey, big guy. Anything happen while I was away? I'm kidding. Not that you'd tell me anyway. Where's Don?

Cyrus: (points with his thumb behind him and steps aside)

Donnella: (standing there with arms crossed) What is it, Hugo?

Hugo: (rolls eyes and tosses her the totem) The totem you sent me for. I don't know what you want it for. It's utterly useless. Unless it's worth a lot of money, then I would understand.

Donnella: Don't throw this thing around! It's utterly priceless and the only one, which could never be replaced!

Hugo: Jeez, ok.

Donnella: (groans and rubs her forehead). How did you get it so fast?

Hugo: Oh, two dorks were ahead of me and did the trial. I swooped in and snatched it.

Donnella: Someone was after the totems?

Hugo: Yeah. They even had a book to guide them. Said something about his mom writing it, I don't know. Frankly, I don't give a dime in general.

Donnella: (grabs his shoulders) What was this person like? Was it a he? Was he your age with a face full of freckles, black hair and a blue stripe?

Hugo: Yep. And a short kid. Know him?

Donnella: It can't be... (she begins to pace) Change of plans, Hugo. You're going back and giving him the totem. You're going to do all the trials with him and become his friend. Then we'll take all the totems before they reach the library.

Hugo: You want me to do what?! I literally just stole that. How the heck am I going to gain their trust now?

Donnella: You'll find a way. You're Hugo. You always do.

Hugo: You're crazy! I'm not doing that!

Donnella: Yes, you are. Because I told you so and I don't want to hear another complaint about it.

Hugo: (groans) Fine! (Takes the totem and stuffs it in his satchel)

Donnella: And don't let any harm come to that totem! Stop slinging it around! If you break it, I'll have your hide!

Hugo: (raises his hands in defense) Jeez, woman. I got the message. Were we out of coffee this morning?

Donnella: Hurry up and go track them down.

Hugo: Alright, I'm going. Can't give a guy a break can you? (Walks off stage)

Donnella: (to Cyrus) This is horrible. I knew I should have done this sooner, but no one was interested in the trials. The moment I decided it was time to collect the totems again, the brat decided to collect them. But if he has Ulla's book, then Hugo should fare much better and make it far more easier. Glad he doesn't get attached easily because things might get a little harsh. Come on, Cyrus. We have work to do.

(They walk off stage while Yong and Varian enter the other side)

Yong: What are we going to do? I don't know where the heck he went.

Varian: Don't worry, we'll figure this out.

Hugo: Or you could just turn things around and get a new angle.

(Both turn abruptly to see Hugo behind him)

Yong: (points) Thief! I found him, Varian!

Hugo: Hey, you know it's rude to point.

Varian: (snorts and rolls his eyes) Oh, that's rich coming from you.

Hugo: Hey, now. It was just a bit of fun. Here. (Tosses the totem)

Varian: (holds the totem tightly) Hey! You can't throw stuff like this around! This is completely and utterly priceless and you don't know what you might be damaging!

Hugo: (shrugs) Why don't you tell me, Goggles?

Varian: Why would we? And it's Varian.

Hugo: (sticks his hand out to shake) Hugo the Human at your service!

Varian: Am I supposed to be impressed? Well done, you've received a title for being the species you were born as. I thought I was looking at a dog.

Yong: (laughs)

Hugo: (pulls his hand back and puts it in his pocket) Well, princess, clearly you don't know who I am.

Varian: A wannabe thief? I've met enough in my time. You're far too flashy to be anything that good.

Hugo: I became known as Hugo the Human because people thought I was a phantom and I had to correct them. Ghosts aren't real, but I am.

Varian: (laughs) Oh, is that so? I've met a few people who would say otherwise.

Hugo: So about that totem. Seven trials is it?

Yong: How do you know that?

Varian: Simple, he was spying on us.

Hugo: More like overheard. I also couldn't help but notice that you two helplessly don't know how to go about places. First time out of daddy's protection or something?

Varian: See, that's where you're wrong.

Hugo: Am I? Your face reads like an open book.

Varian: (laughs) Alright. Believe what you want. What is it to you?

Hugo: I could be your guide and your protection. I have a few things up my sleeve.

Varian: If you're referring to your potassium nitrate to cause a little smoke, we're good.

Hugo: Oh, so you know a little science?

Varian: That's child play. I invented that formula when I was five.

Hugo: Pshhh! Yeah?

Yong: This is Varian! The Varian! You know, the Royal Alchemist of Corona!

Varian: Yes, thank you, Yong. Point is, we got this handled. (Turns to leave). Come on, Yong. Daylight's wasting.

Hugo: Hey, wait. Come on, you gotta let me come along.

Yong: (crosses arms) Why would we do that?

Hugo: I can still be your guide. Do any of you have street smarts?

Varian: Again, we don't need you, but I didn't say you couldn't come.

Hugo: Wait, really?

Varian: Why not? But if one thing goes missing, I swear you don't want to mess with me.

Hugo: Threat taken. (Walks ahead)

Yong: Why'd you let him come?

Varian: Well, you always want to keep your friends close, but a man named Andrew I once knew told me I should always keep my enemies closer. That way you're always one step ahead. And as far as I'm concerned, the principle has always worked for me.

*Music starts*

Yong: Oh. I see.

Hugo: Exactly.

To live in a world
Gotta fight, make a stand
Gotta take what you want
You don't understand

Varian: Nothing's ever free
So you gotta work hard
Only take what you can
Or you lend a hand

Yong: Can we trust that in you?
I need to know
We completed the trial at hand

Varian: Are promises you make true?
I don't think so
So I hope that you understand

All: To live in a world
Gotta fight, make a stand
Gotta take what you want
You don't understand
Nothing's ever free
So you gotta work hard
Only take what you can
Or you lend a hand

*Music ends*