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A Conversation About the Paladin's Location
David
Where did the Paladin go?
Griffin
Swimming.
David
Pacific?
Griffin
No, Atlantic. Nice little shark pit around Cuba.
Conflict Between Jumpers and Paladins
David
Who are these people?
Griffin
Paladins. Paladins kill Jumpers, I kill Paladins. Class dismissed.
Superheroes and Trust Issues in Jumper
David
You, uh, you ever read Marvel Team-Up?
Griffin
Yeah, I've read it. And?
David
Two superheroes joining forces for like, uh, a limited run.
Griffin
You see, I see what you're trying to do, yeah? I'm not buying it. For your own sake, just go home.
David
You live in a cave.
Griffin
It's called a lair. And what's the point?
David
I'm just saying, you know. We, uh, kind of have this common thing.
The Dangers of Jumping Beyond Limits
Griffin
If it moves, I can jump it. Actually, I knew this Jumper once - crazy bastard - tried to hop a whole building. Won't be trying that again.
David
Why's that?
Griffin
That's cause he's dead. Killed him. Still managed to shake it a little though.
David
So how long you been doing this for?
Griffin
Doing what? Driving?
David
No. Jumping.
Griffin
Since I was five.
David
Five?
Griffin
Yeah.
David
How'd you keep it a secret from people? Like your parents.
Griffin
It's pretty easy when they're not around.
David
Where were they?
Griffin
Not around.
A Casual Conversation About Bowling
David
What's that?
[about bomb]
Griffin
What?
David
What are you doing?
Griffin
Nothing, I was uh, you know thinking about going bowling
David
What?
Griffin
Roland's in there with his whole army. I'm going to go back there and end this, what do you think? Yeah I'm gonna blow him to Timbuktu.
David
Millie's in there!
Griffin
Oh yeah, there is that as well.
A Mother's Love and a Jumper's Fate
David
So, I'm a Jumper. You're a Paladin.
Mary
That's right.
David
What now?
Mary
I'm giving you a head start, son. Because I love you.
Confrontation Over Power and Existence
Jungle Jumper
Okay. Okay. Why?
Roland
Because you are an abomination. Only God should have the power to be in all places at all times. One less of you to worry about.
[takes out his dagger; stabs the jungle jumper in the chest]
The Threat of Paladins to Jumpers
Griffin O'Connor
Paladins have been killing Jumpers for years. Way back since medieval times. They're fanatics. Religious nut jobs. Inquisition, witch hunts. That was them. Look, they're smart. They're fast, they're organized. No matter what, they'll kill anyone that gets in their way. Like your family, your friends. That little girlfriend you're traipsing around with you. They're dead. All of them. Get used to it. It's just a matter of time.
A Day of Extraordinary Adventures
David Rice
Let me tell you about my day so far. Coffee in Paris, surfed the Maldives, took a little nap on Kilimanjaro. Oh, yeah, I got digits from this Polish chick in Rio. And then I jumped back for the final quarter of the N.B.A. finals, courtside of course. And that was all before lunch. I could go on, but all I'm saying is, I'm standing on top of the world.
Weather Forecast and Unexpected Outcomes
David
How they doin'?
Receptionist
Down by six and a half. Don't think you'll be needing that umbrella.
David
You never know.
Confrontation and the End of Escape
Roland Cox
You think you can hide behind a wall? Go anywhere?! Do anything?! NOT ANYMORE!!
Checking In on Each Other's Well-Being
Millie
You okay?
David
Yeah.
Millie
You sure?
David
Yeah. I am.
Millie
Good. Cause I'm freezing. Can we please go someplace warm?
[smiles]
David
Where do you want to go?
Millie
Surprise me.
A Clash of Perspectives on Pursuit
Griffin
You can't keep following me.
David
Actually, I'm the one person who can.
Griffin
Lucky me.
[chuckles]
Acknowledging Uniqueness and Power in Choices
David Rice
I told you I'm different. I could have dropped you with the sharks.
[to Roland]
Consequences of a life without limits
Roland Cox
You think it could go on like this forever? Living like this with no consequences? There are always consequences!
[to David; David tries to Jump and Cox stops him]