MAIN CHARACTERS:

• THOMAS: (Teen, Male) A rebellious late-teen in a patched jumpsuit, bold and restless, driven by a hunger for freedom beyond the stars.

• JENNA: (Teen, Female) A sharp and steadfast late-teen in a crew uniform, torn between caution and a longing for a life unbound.

SYNOPSIS: In the flickering shuttle bay of a starship orbiting the Vega System, Thomas, a defiant dreamer, plots to steal a shuttle to touch the surface of an uncharted planet, urging Jenna to join his reckless quest. Their heated debate simmers with youthful yearning and fear, as Jenna’s pragmatism clashes with Thomas’s vision of real air and open skies. As the shuttle hums to life, their choice teeters on the edge of adventure or annihilation. This scene pulses with defiant hope, offering actors a chance to capture the electric pull of freedom against the void of space.

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