Exi and Saul are still huddled together on the ground. Ivy is on one knee, exhausted. NY lies bruised nearby. The headline storm rages around them.
EXI (weakly): “We can’t… fight this…”
SAUL: “It’s over…”
A glowing crack forms in the wall—light spills in. Everyone squints.
IVY: “What… is that?”
Through the crack, Goots steps forward dramatically, wings spread, wearing their signature orange jumpsuit and name tag.
GOOTS (bold): “I HAVE STRONGER HEADLINES.”
NY (eyes wide): “GOOTS?!”
EXI & SAUL (in unison): “GOOTS!!”
Vinny awkwardly stumbles in behind Goots, in an even tighter suit than usual, striking a confused pose next to them.
VINNY: “lmao.”
Everyone looks at him in confusion—but relieved.
Goots and Vinny stand side by side, facing the floating shadow of Isen, who looms larger than ever. Goots holds a radiant headline like a blade.
GOOTS: “Let’s rewrite the narrative.”
Isen glares silently, bottles of Corgi Gin clinking at his side.
With a burst of light, Goots and Vinny charge forward together—Goots with righteous fury, Vinny looking uncertain but determined. The headline storm starts to crack.
SFX: SHZZZAAAAA!!