Carmie.
{an1}Carmie, are you okay? Carmie! Carmie!
{an1}My birth mother? My birth mother?
{an1}You got to see this.
{an1}The writing is beautiful,
almost hypnotic.
{an1}Dylan, hey. Are you okay?
What was that noise?
Oh, no.
No!
{an1}Oh, I'm good. Thank you.
{an1}No, no! Out of my way! No, no.
{an1}Oh! Oh, Batman number seven.
{an1}Oh, you're safe.
{an1}- I don't know. - What happened?
{an1}It's been years since a grimoire was addressed to me.
- Grimoire. - A what?
{an1}with incredible powers. A magical book
{an1}They don't let just anyone read them, you know.
{an1}So, this was sent to you?
{an1}No. Dylan just showed it to me.
Well, it found you,
{an1}away from my merchandise. so keep it
{an1}You never know with relics.
{an1}It just blew me across the room, and I barely even touched it.
{an1}obviously, you conjured Yes. Well,
{an1}- a telekinetic explosion. - What? Conjured?
{an1}I didn't do anything.
{an1}Yeah. Well, tell that to my comics.
{an1}I carbon-dated it 1403,
{an1}designed an algorithm and I scanned it,
{an1}to see if it synced up to a known language.
{an1}- I was working my way - Right.
- through all 6,000... - It's Goblin.
- Well, I don't know. - What does it say?
No one reads Goblin except for Goblins.
when I say this... And believe me
they are the worst.
{an1}No other Mythic likes them.
{an1}They chew with their mouth open. They stink. They eat children.
{an1}They cannot be trusted.
{an1}a Goblin tried to sell me Many years ago,
were magic beans! what he insisted
They were chickpeas!
{an1}you ever found that thing. Take my advice. Forget
{an1}Whatever it says is trouble.
{an1}Let's just forget about this. I agree.
Not a chance! Okay?
A loose Goblin, a magical skin,
{an1}Carmie getting blasted across the room
{an1}Oh, I've never felt so alive!
{an1}a normal high school experience, When I said I wanted
{an1}this is not what I had in mind.
♪
{an7}eerily natural on you. That looks
{an7}Really? How about this?
{an7}Don't... don't do that. People will see you!
{an1}Kev, you worry too much.
Dude, what is up with your lunch?
{an1}Proteins, carbs, and fats. Perfectly proportioned.
{an1}I measure all my macros.
{an1}some kind of a vision Carmie, did you have
{an1}when you touched this?
Smelled something? Hear anything?
No, no, no, and no.
{an1}What's the last one for? That's four nos.
{an1}No, I'm not getting involved with this,
{an1}now that I know that Goblins are attached to it.
- So... - Yeah.
{an1}to the dance tomorrow night? ...you guys going
{an1}Dressing up to be put on display and judged to see
{an1}if you're socially acceptable? Not interested.
{an1}Isn't that all of high school?
{an1}Yes, but I agree with Kev.
{an1}I don't need somebody telling me where and when I can dance.
{an1}When he's right, he's right.
{an1}Fine. If you guys don't go, I won't go.
Nice moves.
{an1}at the dance tomorrow night? Will I see them
Yes. Of course.
{an1}I'll be there. Early.
{an1}I have to get those free chips.
{an1}Sweet. Save me a dance?
{an1}Maybe, if you'll save one for me.
♪
Is he gone?
No. No. No. Yes.
{an1}I'm going to the dance!
Wait. You just said you weren't going.
{an1}Well, that was before. Now, we're going!
We?
{an1}Yes! You guys can be my wingmen.
- Well no. - How's this one?
- It's too bold. - Yeah.
{an1}Uh, too old.
Eh.
Ooh. No. Washes you out.
Oh, dangerous!
{an1}- Ow. - Told you.
Ugh!
{an1}You're going to need outside help.
♪
Hey. Yeah.
{an1}I can't believe I'm saying this,
{an1}but I think I need your help.
{an1}Uh, what is all that?
{an1}This is your lucky day, my boy. The second printing
{an1}of your Carmela Book One: I Don't Bite Yet!
{an1}Tons of orders have come in since the signing,
{an1}Protected-By-Plastic-Film.com. and you're even trending on
{an1}Kev, you, sir, are the It Boy
{an1}independent comic book world! of the self-published
{an1}- Yes. Next stop Fan Con! - Whoa.
{an1}That's the biggest comic book convention of the year.
{an1}Oh, you bet it is, and once I finish your application,
{an1}with all your adoring fans. you'll be able to hang
{an1}You'd do that for me?
For you?
No. This is for me.
{an1}My decade-long ban is almost up.
{an1}I'll be your plus one
{an1}and then return to Fan Con in all my glory.
{an1}Introducing a new talent, of course.
{an1}Now, all I have to do is fill out a simple
35-page application?
{an1}Send a physical copy by mail.
{an1}Well, why not just do it online?
No, no.
{an1}This is a historical moment, my friend.
{an1}I'm not going reduce this to the metaverse.
{an1}it needs to be postmarked by All right. Now,
midnight tomorrow?
That's impossible.
{an1}I mean totally doable.
{an1}Now, leave me to my task.
{an1}Come on. We've got work to do.
{an1}Yes. I also have work to do.
{an1}Okay. Move everything out.
{an1}Massage tables there, supplies there,
{an1}and yeah, those lights, we're going to have to change them.
I'm glad you called.
- I brought my team. - Team?
{an1}in all shapes and sizes. LeannaLifers come
{an1}Goblin is near a body of water. then the best place to find a
{an1}what's in Abraham's journal. Yeah. That checks out with
{an1}the seaside town of Doolin. "I tracked a Goblin to
{an1}The beast thought the dizzying Cliffs of Moher would stop me.
He was wrong."
- That's intense. - Yeah.
{an1}I prefer to draw my adventures,
{an1}not be a part of them.
{an1}This is the only riddle
the greatest Helsing could never solve.
{an1}You know, this is my chance to reclaim my purpose,
{an1}make my ancestors proud,
{an1}in the Helsing lineage. be the greatest hunter
{an1}You're not going to believe what just happened.
You found a Goblin?
{an1}We have customers. Kev. Even better.
{an1}On it. Dylan, finish up here.
Yeah.
♪
Gross.
{an1}You don't know how long you've needed this makeover for.
{an1}Well, I really just needed help
{an1}finding a nice outfit for the dance.
- Nice or awesome? - Awesome.
{an1}Well, that's almost impossible, but lucky for you,
{an1}I don't believe in almost. I got you.
{an1}and pore reduction treatment This skin hydrating
is the first step of oh so many.
the perfect outfit We cannot find
{an1}until the rest of you is ready to wear it.
{an1}Wow. Why so complicated?
{an1}Well, you're so happy being you.
{an1}But when I'm done with you, you're going to look so fire
{an1}fire extinguishers on standby. the school's gonna need
{an1}But lucky for you, local fire code mandates they do.
{an1}everywhere, always leaving Goblins crawl
their mark behind.
{an1}not to attract attention. Please try
looked at me funny. Sorry! One of them
♪
{an1}Same as the journal describes. Yep.
They do exist! Goblin.
{an1}I've seen enough here. Uh, I think
{an1}compromise this entire mission? Quiet! Are you trying to
{an1}Well, what if I don't wanna be on a mission?
{an1}Okay. Goblins are alerted by noise.
{an1}If one is here, you just let it know we're coming, okay?
they eat kids. Oh, and FYI,
{an1}why we should be going. That's exactly
{an1}Uh, just to be clear,
I'm a teenager!
not a kid, child, I'm a teenager,
{an1}or whatever age bracket you eat!
{an1}Is this really necessary for a school dance?
{an1}makes your eyes stand out, Teeth whitening
{an1}and yes, it is very necessary.
♪
{an1}Are you sure there's going to be a Goblin here?
{an1}Remind me. How many Blendeds have you captured?
Uh, none.
{an1}Ah! I'm being attacked!
Help! Help me!
{an1}He really isn't getting the whole quiet part
of this mission.
{an1}we need to release tension Lastly,
{an1}and bring balance to the body with a hot stone massage.
Amazing.
{an1}I know, right? I feel so light.
{an1}Yeah. I know what you mean.
{an1}What is Kev's artistic process?
I know.
{an1}My greatest inspiration
mm-hmm
is a man
like no other
a man who is known for his knowledge
{an1}of all things comic books.
I would be nothing. Without him,
{an1}I'd like to get this.
{an1}Interruptions everywhere, all of the time!
{an1}Dude, you suck.
{an1}but we are closed now! Goodbye! Thank you for coming,
Sign, closed! Bye!
Oh, my word.
{an1}Do you remember what I wrote? No. Oh! Young lady!
Bite me.
{an1}That's my good squid ink as well.
{an1}The metamorphosis you are about to witness
{an1}of long, hard, and painful work. took hours
{an1}This cannot not work. On her. Oh, not on me.
{an1}You had a spa team and a professional shopper.
{an1}Yeah. How did you get them out of here so fast?
{an1}LeannaLifers get it done. Moving on.
{an1}It was a long, hard, and painful process.
{an1}You may not recognize your daughter.
Carmela?
It's Carmie.
♪
{an1}of myself as an alchemist, I like to think
{an1}like I turned your daughter from a chunk of lead
into spun gold.
Our baby!
She's all grown up!
Oh.
- Pictures. Pictures. - Pictures.
{an1}we really need a new camera. Oh. Um, honey,
{an1}Okay, people. Let's go.
{an1}Oh. You look so beautiful.
Thank you!
{an1}I'm one of the chaperones. Let's go.
Have fun!
{an1}We promised Carmie we'd be her wingman for the dance.
It's late!
{an1}The faster we find a Goblin,
{an1}the faster we'll figure out the answer to this riddle.
{an1}"Goblins love loud noises, Okay.
be it the clattering of horse hooves
{an1}or the racket of machinery."
{an1}- What are you doing? - Summoning a Goblin.
{an1}We've got to get to the dance.
{an1}This isn't really the best way!
Okay.
{an1}They might also smell like rotten eggs,
{an1}which we can find out quietly.
{an1}Hey! You can hear you kids from a mile away.
{an1}Uh, we were looking for...
Who cares? Go away!
Now!
Where are you guys?
{an1}Uh, we're on the hunt.
{an1}you always glow, literally, You're glowing. I mean,
{an1}glowing glowing. Wow. but you're, like,
{an1}- Yeah. They were Leanna's idea. - Highlights?
{an1}the "she's our friend Leanna? Like,
{an1}but not really our friend" Leanna?
{an1}I think you meant to say, "Thank you."
{an1}Are you guys coming or not? Okay? I need my crew.
{an1}my first high school dance! This is
We'll be there.
{an1}Uh, after we catch us a Goblin.
{an1}This, this is imperative.
{an1}Who's dressing up as a Goblin? Is this a costume dance?
there were costumes! Nobody told me
{an1}Right. Let's go, girls.
{an1}No. We're too early.
{an1}around the block or something? Can you just, like, drive
{an1}If we're not fashionably late, then we're not fashionable.
♪
{an1}I'm going to have this done Whoo! Can't believe
{an1}with time to spare.
Time to celebrate.
{an1}Oh, good work, Collector.
{an1}Well, thank you, Collector.
Oh.
{an1}It's actually happening. Can't believe it.
{an1}Oh, my G... Uh, uh, uh, uh, ah!
Ah! Ah!
{an1}Ah, it's not too damaged.
♪ Like duh ♪
♪ Walk through doors with confidence ♪
{an1}♪ High heels click click Always making moves ♪
{an1}♪ I was born with this ♪
{an1}I ain't got nothing to prove ♪ ♪ There's no stopping this
{an1}We should've waited 15 minutes! We could be fashionably late!
Leanna, if we waited any more time,
we would've missed the whole dance.
{an1}Ladies, you look beautiful. Enjoy yourselves.
{an1}Act like I'm not even here.
{an1}[music playing,
Tristan?
{an1}[music playing,
♪
[seagulls calling,
{an1}Will I ever bring honour to the Helsing name?
{an1}What did you say?
{an1}Uh, creepy old man approaching!
{an1}the name-calling, kid. Careful with
I bite.
Ever see a dentist?
Dentist? Why mess with perfection?
{an1}What name did you say just now?
{an1}Honour to the Helsing name.
What do you know about Helsing?
{an1}I'm the great-great-grandson
Abraham Van Helsing. of the fearless
{an1}I come from a long line of noble hunters
{an1}and our legacy 'til this day who live by virtue,
{an1}rings strong and true.
{an1}That's the goal, anyway.
{an1}That's what they all say.
{an1}I can shrink you if need be. Now, show yourself.
{an1}Now, that's a Helsing move.
Whoa. A Goblin!
{an1}Your scent was in the air. I knew it.
{an1}Your great-great-grandpops let me go once,
or I got away.
{an1}Not sure, but I owe him one.
{an1}Wait. How old are you?
That's rude.
{an1}Can you translate this?
For Abe's kin?
Why not?
{an1}[speaks Goblin language
Who's Carmela?
[music playing,
{an1}First party of the year, Update.
and good vibes.
{an1}The food is atrocious.
{an1}my best friend, Carmela, But the real news is,
{an1}her friends ditched her, mm, well, see,
{an1}and her crush is a no-show.
{an1}I feel so bad for her, right? You know,
{an1}but really, what a disaster. I told her no big deal,
{an1}Leanna, can we not do this?
{an1}Sorry. I have to keep a constant stream.
{an1}Otherwise, my analytics go way down.
Yeah.
♪
Carmie.
You look beautiful.
{an1}So, you just got here?
{an1}You know how they are. Yes. Parents.
{an1}- They just kept taking pictures. - Yeah.
{an1}[music playing,
- Leanna, - Stop.
{an1}- we need to talk to Carmie. - It's really important.
{an1}than what is happening now. No more important
- Carmie! - Shh!
{an1}[music playing,
{an1}So, do you want to dance with me?
Only with you.
Come on.
♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready to fall ♪
♪ In love ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
{an1}You two second place. Tristan first place.
{an1}My makeovers are life-changing! Now, back off!
{an1}♪ I don't know where ♪
{an1}♪ But I know that I'm going ♪
{an1}♪ No matter what I do ♪
{an1}♪ I'll keep my heart open ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready to fall ♪
♪ In love ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready to fall in love ♪
{an1}the longest slow song ever. This is
{an1}♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready to fall ♪
♪ In love ♪
{an1}♪ I don't know where ♪
{an1}♪ But I know that I'm going ♪
{an1}♪ No matter what I do ♪
{an1}♪ I'll keep my heart open ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
{an1}♪ I'm ready to fall in love ♪
{an1}[fast dance music plays,
♪
Oh! Oh.
{an1}Ah. Hello! You're early!
{an1}Uh, no. I'm actually late.
{an1}for even swinging by. So, you can thank me
{an1}is still a bit, uh, crisp. Uh, the... the package
{an1}Uh, just give me a minute. Give me a minute,
{an1}all set for you. and I will have it
{an1}There we go.
Ha.
Now, away with you, person of the mail!
{an1}- I slow danced! With a boy! - Carmie!
{an1}Do you see that? It happened.
{an1}And you two left me stranded with Leanna all night.
{an1}- Carmie, you don't understand. - No.
{an1}I was my own wing woman, and I crushed it!
{an1}Carmie, you need to listen.
{an1}Not right here.
We found a Goblin.
What? Really? How?
Uh, an old friend of the family.
{an1}Yeah, and he translated the skin.
What does it say?
will choose Mythic That Carmela
{an1}in a war against humans. and lead them
You have no choice.
{an1}and destroy all humankind. You will be a Mythic
No.
♪
Hello?
Does she trust you?
Oh, she trusts me.
I'll deliver her.
♪