Most scenes together: The Djinn/Nathaniel Demerest & Alexandra (2)
A djinn? A genie?
Wendy Now hold on a minute. Forget what our culture has made of the Djinn. Forget Barbara Eden. Forget Robin Williams. To the people of ancient Arabia, the Djinn was neither cute nor funny. It was something else entirely. It was the face of fear itself.
What happens if I wished you dead?
Why, how remarkably original of you, Alexandra. I'll tell you what. I'll give you one free wish. A sample. Just to get you in the spirit of the game.
All right. I want you to destroy yourself. Blow your brains out. Right now
Very well.
That which is eternal cannot die. But if it's any consolation, sweet Alex, THAT HURT LIKE HELL!
Where's Wendy?
Bedroom. But I wouldn't go in there if I were you. Messy. I needed her face.
You killed her.
Actually, I can't kill anyone. Not unless they wish me to. Your research should have told you that.
She didn't wish to be dead, you lying sack of shit!
I showed her my true face. Her reaction wasn't very flattering. As a matter of fact, she got downright hysterical! I merely asked if she wished to be released from her fear. You're a dangerous person to know, Alexandra. Your scientist friend, your boss, the policeman, Wendy. By the by-where is that tasty little sister of yours today? [licks upper lip slowly]
Beaumont My God!
Not yet, human. Soon... very soon I will be.
Do you have any idea how frustrating it is to have unlimited power, and only be able to use it when some worm asks you for something?
Merritt's Guard No, I can't say that I do. I can't say that I give a shit, either.
Wendy What an insufferable prick that man is. Still, it's not your problem. Unless, of course, you're stupid enough to be working for him.
Wendy Or sleeping with him.
Wendy Oh good. Well, that establishes your discerning good taste. [turns her attention to something else, then addresses Alex without looking at her] Uh-huh. What can I do for you?
Wendy I like you.
Houdini did it in two and a half minutes.
I claim that which is owed.
Once, in a time before time, God breathed life into the universe. And the light gave birth to Angels. And the earth gave birth to Man. And the fire gave birth to the Djinn, creatures condemned to dwell in the void between the worlds. One who wakes a Djinn will be given three wishes. Upon the granting of the third, the unholy legions of the Djinn will be freed to rule the earth. Fear one thing in all there is...fear the Djinn.
Run, insect. Run and tell those you will, what you will. Tell them there is something loose in their city which feeds on wishes. But tell them quickly, while you still have a soul.
So, how do you like me so far?
