To listen without ads, go to gzmshows.com slash subscribe. And now, that girl is missing. Cyrus, can you come up here and demonstrate how you would work out the equation using what I have written on the board? Uh, sure. Go get him, Sci-Fi. Let's see. All right. So. So, Penn, do I know you or something? I don't think so. But I know you. Or I know who you are, at least. You know me? How? Sorry, did that come off as creepy? Not really. Wait, you seem kind of young. How old are you? You know, different people have different answers to that question. You don't know when you were born? How did you go to school before this? It helped that my mom was the headmaster. Headmaster? Where? Mr. Pre, we are quite chatty today. Sorry, boss. Just getting to know the new guy. Psst. Meet me by my locker after class. Number? 147-CD. What? Miss Dupree! What is Cyrus doing up there? Very impressive. Ben, did you just say... Oh, you meant locker number. It's, uh, C246. Uh-huh. See you there. Thank you, everybody. Don't forget, Quiz on Thursday. Okay, Pentathlon. Time dispelled. Maybe not now, because your friend is... Casey. Oh, hey, Sci-Fi. Pen, right? I'm Cyrus. Welcome to Whittier High, where everything is totally normal and nothing weird ever happens. Uh, thanks. I gotta get to my next class, conveniently located on the other side of school. Nice to meet you. You too, Cyrus. Casey I see you after school Works for me See ya Seems like a nice Oh Where are you pulling me to Shh Spill the pinto beans Benjamin Franklin. What do you know about 147CD? Like, how do I know that's your name? It is not my name. My name is Casey Dupree. My designation is 147CD. There's a difference. Right. Of course. My bad. Well, How do you know this? Who are you? I'm just Ben. But obviously, you and I have something in common. Something big. You mean, you're a... A wit kid? Yes and no. Great. Thanks for clarifying. Okay, how about this? Where were you before this? Another Whittier Corp facility? It was more of a Whittier-adjacent property for my, uh, training. Where exactly? Florida. Huh. So, what can you do? Talk to gators? Fix sinkholes? Keep my hair from frizzing in the humidity? Not quite. Ugh. Late to every class today. Look, can you meet me outside Whittier Corp tonight? Well, I kinda live there, so, yeah. Great. It's a date. I mean, not a date, obviously. And we just met. Although, you know, if you ever wanted to... Open the door, please. It's stuck. Push instead of pull. See? The door, it opens. Out. Oh. Door technology. Am I right? Hey, watch it! Oh, Brinley, sorry. Uh, it's fine. Late again? Seems like the theme of the day. Gotcha. See ya. Wait, uh, I've been thinking we should meet back at the spot where I found you in the water. What? Why? I think that river is somehow connected to all the weirdness we've experienced. That is where things started feeling super sketch. It might even be connected to the word holiday that we both keep hearing. Okay, I'm in. When? Tonight. Okay, I'll see you tonight. and expand your company. With innovative themes, you can build your brand, marketing tools, let your products fall, and integrated services for the present time for starting and growing companies. Both online, personally, as on the way. Shopify is made for entrepreneurs like you. You can find yourself for your test period of 1 euro per month on Shopify.eu. I an admirer of your work Dr Anders Very kind of you May I ask how you know of me Dr Solstice You well within the corporation of course But also, your husband. I met him years ago, while I was doing some government work. That's interesting. I don't recall him ever mentioning you. I'm sure you are aware that much of James' work isn't fit to be discussed with civilians. Uh-huh. So, what are you doing here at Whittier Corp, Alaska? Do you need a tour? I should be asking you that. But seems like you already gave yourself one. I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I've been on the Whittier Corp payroll for quite some time now, working on various projects. Like the one you stumbled upon the other night, below ground. How do you know about that? There really needn't be any secrets between us, Monica. We're on the same team. Which team is that? We're both scientists. And mothers. What exactly did I see down there? You tell me. I saw young people. Training. But for what? And where are they from? It seemed like... they lived down there? I imagine it was unsettling for you. You've dedicated your life to helping others. You should know, Monica, the Witkid program is designed to make the world a better, safer place. How, exactly? Those kids, they can shape the course of history. My son happens to be one of them. Your son? Is he the one with the cold powers? No. That one is a piece of work. My son, he's a good kid. But a very powerful one. And to think, it's all thanks to the work you have been doing. My work? You've made such a difference. You should be proud. Mirabel, what can you tell me about the Holiday Project? Sorry, can't say I've heard of it. Perhaps that's a question for the monarch. But don't worry, she'll be here soon enough. How long am I supposed to wait out here? Sorry I'm late. Ah! Pennsylvania! You know, you're really challenging my opinion of you not being a creeper. Didn't mean to scare you, Casey. I just wanted to make sure I got to talk to you before we had to head inside. You know, the place where the walls have ears. We've got chips in our heads. Everything has ears. You have a chip in your head? You don't? No. I'm so sorry. How long? For as long as I can remember. Before the Gen A serum started kicking in, that's for sure. Oh, right. The serum. Yeah. So what about your powers? I mean when was your you know air quote birthday Pen I never received a serum I was born this way. You're an original? I thought those were a myth. I guess not, because I'm here. Powers and all. A day one freak, as far as I know. How about that? So, pen diagram, what can you do? Come on, put on a show. What is it? Uh, you know, maybe that's not a good idea. Oops, my ID card. I got it. Oh, no, it's okay, I got it. Whoa. Well, that's my power, but it's never done that before. Not to cement my reputation as a creeper, but can you touch my hand again? Uh, sure. Don't let go. What the heck did you just do? The door opens. Pen? Closes. What is that? The door opens. Uh, Cyrus? Are you seeing what I'm seeing? Over by the tower! Holy Euler-Lagrange, is that a portal? Correct. That is a portal. Good job. What if it leads to the correct universe? Maybe we should get closer! Okay, but take my hand. Take your hand? I don't want you to get pulled in. Did you think I just wanted to hold your hand so I could get close to you and... Oh, it closed. Uh-huh. Now what? There's a Whittier Corp Halloween party tomorrow night for the employees' kids. I bet my mom can get us inside. Us? Just make sure you have a costume, I guess. Gotta be in character to find a portal, right? Halloween, when the boundaries between worlds get blurred. Seems only fitting it's the night we find out what's wrong with ours. Hey, now that you've listened to this week's episode, head on over to the GZM Rewind feed to hear me and the creators talk with special guests, including cast members and superfans. Shh, it's starting. GZM Shows. Imagination Amplified. Hey, teachers, parents, and curious kids. Want to bring your favorite GZM show to your classroom? Check out gzmclassroom.com. the ultimate hub for middle-grade students and educators. We've got engaging podcasts that bring storytelling to life, plus free instructional resources to make learning exciting and easy. Whether you're a teacher looking for fresh ideas or a student hungry for adventure, we've got you covered. 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