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Suddenly, the wind kicks up around them. They both look up. Dorothy and Rose, glowing in dark purple rays of energy, float down towards the two young men.

They stand up.

SLATER
So you're here. Thought you were gonna punk out on me.

DOROTHY
I'm impressed. You survived my neuro-blast. Not many people can say that. But I can see the sickness in your eyes, boy. My inhibitor is still in tact.

ROSE
Slater?

SLATER
Rose...ah!!!

Slater grabs his head and leans on Raedale.

RAEDALE
Why did you bring her here?

DOROTHY
What business is that of yours?

RAEDALE
You brought her here on purpose, didn't you? Slater won't be able to stop thinking about her if she's here. He'll be in constant pain when you fight.