The Hunt For The Briefcase (THFTB)

## Description/Backstory

The Hunt For The Briefcase or THFTB is a series of short stop motions revolving around the concept of “Curiosity killed the cat.” The Briefcase is said to contain an energy of limitless potential but no one has ever been able to open it. Back to the entire concept of THFTB, the phrase, “Curiosity killed the cat.” is a perfect way to describe the series, because anyone who holds the Briefcase long enough will be hunted and killed, which leads to the one who killed the previous holder to let curiosity get the better of them, tempting them to hold the Briefcase and open it but always leads back to the start of this cycle. The creator of the Briefcase is unknown, although there is a tag that says “If lost, please give back to Wesley Flintlock.” however, there is no recollection in history that there ever was a Wesley Flintlock.

## Episodes Recap, Script, and Explanation

#### Recap 1

In the first episode, Metro from West Of the Universe takes the briefcase, starting the cycle listed above.

#### Script 1

(Metro finds the briefcase, bewildered at the idea of this forgotten legend appearing before his eyes. He takes it without a second thought, soon realizing the mistake he had created.)

#### Explanation 1

The start of the cycle, West of the Universe refers to the Universe Tavi is from, but West of the Universe is not going to be public for a long time. This series is non-canonical to 202-1 or WOTU (except for one of the later episodes)

#### Recap 2

The second episode starts with Metro being followed by Ricochet. Metro turns around, that’s when Ricochet clocks Metro in the head with his Rolling Block Rifle. Ricochet acquires the briefcase, ending the second episode.

#### Script 2

If I were to create dialogue for this scene, it would be along the lines of this

Ricochet: Sorry pal, but I’ll be taking that off your hands. Thank you kindly.

Metro: This thing binds a curse onto any unlucky man that touches it. Get rid of it while you can or end up like me.

Ricochet: Dead men tell no tales.(A gunshot rings out, as Metro falls, the episode ends.)

#### Explanation 2

This episode shows the other steps in the cycle, the hunt and death of the last holder and the start of a new holder blinded by curiosity.

#### Recap 3

The third episode starts, following Ricochet at the location known as Grandma’s room. Ricochet is walking, turning around after hearing a railgun charge up. Before he has time to fire, Ricochet is blasted by a beam of energy that leaves instant death on contact to anything sentient. Grease-monkey stands upright and walks towards the briefcase. As soon as it’s in his hands, Ronin crams an axe into his cranium (and leaves with the briefcase offscreen, was too lazy to animate it at that point).

#### Script 3

(Ricochet’s only dialogue is a “Hm.” but here is Grease-monkey and Ronin’s lines)

Grease: Heh. It was that easy? It’s as easy as taking candy from a-

(Grease gets clonked and dies)

Ronin: Baby. Eugh, I got blood on me. Well, I just got a score so it doesn’t matter.

#### Explanation 3

The cycle is continued, although events seem to be paced much faster than usual, but the kill count per episode won’t get any higher than 5.

#### Recap 4/5

The fourth/fifth episode takes place in the kitchen with Ronin getting punched by Rebuilder, Rebuilder takes the briefcase but as soon as he grabs it, a rocket fires behind him destroying him offscreen, the guy who shot him is then run over after picking it up. Sword man takes the briefcase while riding his car and then encounters Fake Tavi who slits his throat.