Episode 1: The Red Slippers

The eponymous Red Slippers.

**Episode 1: The Red Slippers** is the first episode of the Myth SMP. It was unscripted and improvised. It was not filmed and by extension not uploaded anywhere.

## Summary

A deactivated M43-8R34K is found by Ozma Goodwitch when she happens upon a strange clearing she hasn't seen before. Katzen and Shelly arrive, claiming the same. Tabris discovers the four and speaks of a prophecy.

## Plot

### The Clearing

#### Mae and Ozma

Ozma Goodwitch, intending to move to a new location to search for other sentient life (as she has been alone for all of hers), discovers a clearing she hasn't seen before. The ground in the centre glows, and a strange sign reads "MYTH SMP." Above it in an item frame are a pair of shining red slippers. In the corner of the clearing sits a deactivated M43-8R34K, a semi-holographic android. Ozma uses redstone and subconscious magic to reboot her.

#### Shelly and Katzen

Shelly, an Infested who lives in nearby caves, and Katzen, an Avian also searching for others, arrive soon after. Katzen is caught off guard by the success of finding others. Like Ozma, they thought they might be the last person with general sapience alive. Ozma shares this feeling, and the confusion and excitement spread through the group until they are all talking over each other. Ozma tries and fails to get everyone to calm down introduce themselves, in part due to her own elation.

#### Tabris

On a patrol from their village, Bee apprentice Tabris arrives. Believing the other four to be the 'faces of Oz' from a prophecy, sharing the tale with the others. They react differently, with Ozma actively bashing the idea of Oz who Tabris claims is a wizard due to her intense hatred for the concept of magic. Katzen attempts to break up the fight, but Ozma remains irritable.

After the group finally manages to make a semblance of an introduction, Tabris notes that they have all either lost or are looking for something. In the tale of the Wizard, those who visit them will rewarded if they find him by discovering the fabled Emerald City.
Tabris discovers the Ruby Slippers, which Ozma puts on. She finds she cannot take them off but tells no one this on account of them likely calling it magic.

The four sit together, unsure of themselves, but Tabris concludes they should look for Oz for the sake of both the prophecy and answers. All agree, though Ozma begrudgingly. Tabris elects her leader, at which point she takes a break from arguing.

### Ozma's Cottage

As it begins to rain, Ozma uses a redstone contraption to take everyone to her home where they will stay for the night. She sets up extra bed rolls and mentions that she has many chairs because she had always hoped she would have visitors. She discusses her interest in science, which Tabris rejects and accuses her of being a witch. She shows them some examples of her elixirs and salves. The fight intensifies until they eventually call truce when Tabris asks why anyone would want to be friends with Ozma if she's so mean.

Before preparing for rest, Shelly attempts to eat parts of Ozma's chimney while also getting stuck in the bricks. Katzen and Tabris pair off to discuss the day's events while Ozma and M43 talk about magic and science. Ozma attempts to spy on Tabris and Katzen with her Very Scientific Spyglass, but fails to hear anything they say.

As the five prepare to sleep in Ozma's bedroom, they comment on her diary. She is incredibly insistent that they don't even touch it, but when trying to close it the first page shows her last name as Good*witch*.

## Cast

### Starring

* Nikita as Katzen
* Mae as M43-8R34K
* Casey as Ozma Goodwitch
* Opal as Shelly
* Tabris as Tabris

## Trivia

* There is a separate and more accurate recap in the SMP's discord server, written by Tabris - this one is outlined by Casey.