[narrator] Since the beginning, beings loved to gaze at the stars.
They even found shapes in them. Pincho. Scratchi. Swimbu. Dupes.
Beings mapped every bright light they could see in the night sky.
But the brightest lights are not stars at all.
Our two moons.
"MOON" stands for "Miniature Orb Orbiting Nearby."
Left orb, or "Lorb" for short, orbits our planet like this.
While Rorb, right orb, orbits it like so.
Once every 15 trips around our star,
these two moons align with our planet and create a spectacular eclipse.
It's widely said that these two moons in alignment can cause erratic behavior
and will coincide with an unexpected alignment
in your personal life.
And it all happens today because it's...
[all] Double Shadow Day!
[singer] ♪ Here's our orb It's slightly leaning ♪
♪ Orbiting a star ♪
- ♪ We find ways to give life meaning ♪ - [cheering, shouting]
♪ Some might seem bizarre ♪
- ♪ All we know is that we exist ♪ - [harmonizing]
♪ And it won't be for long So it helps to put some foot tubes on ♪
♪ Joy and sadness, courage and fear ♪
♪ Curiosity and anger On a planet full of danger ♪
♪ And it's only getting stranger From here ♪
[beings coughing, murmuring]
I'm so glad you could do a morning date before work.
Are you kidding? I wish I could just spend the whole day here.
Gelatinous predator?
They're delicious, but they stick to my mouthstones.
[narrator] The eclipse isn't visible from--
[audio distorts, ends]
Uh-oh.
[microphone screeches]
Okay, sorry. They told me that might happen.
I-I'm gonna read the rest myself.
Ahem. "The eclipse isn't visible from everywhere.
There's a double shadow zone,
which happens to run through our very own Beingsburg.
If you zoom in, the best, best place
in the city to see the Double Shadow Day eclipse
is the cliffside restaurant, Careful Now."
- Whoo-hoo! - Hey. That's us.
We just held our limbshake there. It was a blast.
Hmm, gotta skip the rest 'cause there's another group coming in.
Wow, we're busy today. Dismissed.
[groans, sighs]
Do you have time to see a few more exhibits?
[phone ringing]
Absolutely.
- [grunts] Ooh! [chuckles] - Oh. [chuckles, gasps]
This has been really fun.
Ah. I was just thinking about times your face has been close to mine.
You catalog these moments?
Um... yes.
I would mouth push you, if you--
[both moan]
[onlooker] Hey, secure a chamber.
[both chuckle, sigh]
[phone ringing]
I should probably head into the restaurant.
The structural engineer is doing one last inspection
to make sure it doesn't fall off the cliff today.
But I'll see you there a little later.
[both] Mmm.
[yelps] This is terrifying.
It is. But knowing we could perish is part of the allure.
Well, you've lost your foot tubes.
[gasps]
I did it!
Did what?
I have wanted to find a safer way into the crevasse for revolutions.
It is magnificent. Come look at this.
I can see it from here.
[screams]
Oh. It's just a step down.
[sighs]
I don't think any being has been down there before. It's spectacular.
I will admit, this is very impressive.
Were you scared?
Psh.
- A little. [laughs] - [laughs]
And do we feel confident that your latest structural reinforcements
to the restaurant will support our larger crowd
and keep us from falling into the crevasse tonight?
Yes. I confirmed that Careful Now can hold more beings than ever
- from the plateau we found. - A plateau!
That sounds like the perfect place to set up my fireworks
- for tonight's festivities. - What do you mean?
I am putting together a light display for beings to enjoy
while they enjoy tonight's display of no light.
- I wouldn't do that. - For several reasons.
Why not?
There's no better way to celebrate an event than by littering the air.
Uh, I would leave it alone down there.
[groans] See ya later.
Oh, and stop by my house at your earliest convenience.
You got a piece of mail that looks intriguing.
I didn't open it so as not to invade your privacy.
But I did read who it's from.
[gasps]
The Cocoslab Island Hospitality Learnstitution.
Only the most prestigious hospitality education on the whole orb.
Oh, yes. I applied to their program, but I doubt I've been accepted. I just--
Open the letter! Read it to me!
To me.
"We are pleased to inform you that you've been accepted"-- Oh, my Lorb!
You're in. This is significant.
[squealing, chuckling]
This is what I've always wanted.
And?
And I can't believe I actually got in.
But?
But... [sighs] ...I just went on my first date in a very long time with...
Table 16. The signals have always been strong.
Two positive developments, and I want both of them.
Your answer will come.
My advice? Go explore the orb and have new experiences.
This life will always be waiting for you, should you decide to return.
Or maybe it won't. Who knows?
Well, I'm off to set up my illuminations. Bye-bye.
This feels incredibly dangerous.
All we have to do is place the fireworks in line along the edge.
They will all be connected to this remote control.
And when the time is right, I hit that button and ta-da!
[both scream]
Uh-oh. A firework must have already been connected.
Ah, well, I'm sure it's fine.
- Uh-oh again. - [gasps]
Now I understand the warnings.
- Hi. I got your text. - Hi.
So, you know how I mentioned applying to the learnstitution on Cocoslab Island?
Of course.
Well, I got in.
- You got in. Congratulations! - Gratitude.
That's really great. Uh, when would you have to leave?
I haven't accepted yet.
I see.
[sighs] If I am speaking from the blood pump,
it will make me sad if you leave. But I'll understand.
I really enjoy our time together.
Me too. I'm conflicted.
Uh, that's not good.
I thought you said you'd understand.
Turn around.
Is something on fire?
[chuckles] I'm sure no one will even notice.
- This is very worrisome. - You're always worried.
- What is going on? - You're always confused.
This ominous fog spewing from the crevasse is coming towards Careful Now.
If it blocks out the sky, the event will be ruined.
Such a downer.
- Oh, Lorb. - No Lorb?
- And no Rorb? - Okay!
It was me.
One of the fireworks exploded prematurely and created a hole in the crevasse
that is continuously releasing all this fog.
Huh. There's no time to tell you I told you so.
I'll do it. I told you so.
You told me. But they're fireworks. Come on.
Ugh. We need to plug the source of the leak
and stop the fog from blocking Rorb and Lorb.
This is a once-in-every- fifteen-revolutions occurrence.
Careful Now cannot go down in history disappointing hundreds of beings
during Beingsburg's biggest celebration.
Haven't they been disappointed enough by our sustenance?
Let's make a plan.
- Phase one. - We need to seal the hole in the crevasse.
Any ideas of a substance that could fill such an odd location?
What about gelatinous predators?
Oh, I love that. Brilliant!
Is-- Is that a real suggestion?
That was the first thing that came to mind.
- [groans] We're running out of time. - Bad idea. Not helpful.
- What are they talking about? - Just weird.
No, no. What if we use Careful Now's scalding hot plaster-like jitter liquid
to melt down the gelatinous predators
and create a disgusting hodgepodge sealant?
Any better ideas?
It's not a good idea, but it is our only idea. Let's try it?
I'll brew a fresh pot.
Phase two. I'll create a diversion
to prevent our guests from possible disappointment.
Okay. That leaves--
- Phase three! - Taking the disgusting hodgepodge,
hanging off the cliff and pouring it into the hole.
You know we can do it.
Well, that settles it. I'll get the steppy-speakies.
It's nice to see everyone coming together to solve a problem we all created.
[engineer] Phase one, you're a go.
I just-- I can't be the reason they don't go to learnstitution,
but I want them to stay. I've never liked a being this much before.
Well, they clearly like you too.
It's very sweet
and also sometimes annoying for the rest of the staff.
I have no experience with faraway relationships.
Are they even possible?
Will they meet a new being at learnstitution
who does not sneeze around their vibrating creature
and forget about me?
Being far away makes the blood pump expand.
I lived far away from my sibling and missed them so much.
Then I moved here to be close to them,
and now I get annoyed by how loudly they slurp soup.
I think I lost track of the conversation.
I'm just saying, this could be a good thing.
For a little while.
I know. You are right. Love is a complicated beast, isn't it?
Oh, I have no idea.
- [steppy-speaky clicks] - Okay, jitter liquid is all done.
Here, take this down to the cliff.
Whoa. Check out that pink cloud.
[chuckles] Let's watch it and see how much higher it's gonna get.
The patrons are starting to notice the fog.
Phase two. Activate.
Oh, gratitude for nothing.
I'm not putting up with this anymore.
Quick. Let's capture that drama.
Hey, everybody, double shadow drama happening here.
We can't argue in front of the patrons.
- It's unappetizing. - Well, where should we argue then?
The kitchen.
Are they all observing us?
Yes, I think so.
How are you feeling about your dilemma?
Not great. I'm leaning towards going to learnstitution,
and I'm dreading telling my new romantic friend.
The moons really do cause erratic behavior.
This argument makes no sense.
That's life. Sometimes you have to do hard things.
I know.
Distractions are clearly not our strong suit,
- but it's working. - [beings clamoring]
- How's it looking out there? - Uh, that bought us some time.
Lorb, that fog is relentless.
- [steppy-speaky clicks] - Let's do this.
- [steppy-speaky clicks] - Time for phase three.
- So. Um... - Huh?
Gelatinous predators, huh? You were right. I still have some stuck in my mouthstones.
Yeah. This morning was really fun. I like you.
I like you too.
Are you any closer to making a decision?
Stop flirting and start mixing.
Wanna create a gross concoction with me?
I do.
[straining]
[engineer grunts] Uh-huh. Uh-huh.
This is disgusting, and it's perfect. You two make a great team.
- The fog's ruining our experience. - [beings clamoring]
How are we gonna see the double shadow?
We're losing 'em.
Whatever you all are gonna do, you better do it fast.
Oh.
[grunts, groaning]
[groans]
[sighs]
- That should do it. - It's working.
We did it.
- Yes! - All right.
- [gasps, shrieks] It's still coming. - Ah. Oh, no.
It was a valiant effort, but the sealant hardened.
And with the increased pressure, fog is shooting around it.
And directly up here in front of our view.
[beings clamoring]
- Oh, what a bummer. - Let's get out of here.
They're starting to leave. We need to cork up those gaps.
Anyone have any ideas?
Um. [groans, stammers] Maybe, uh-- If we, uh-- Um. Um, um, um.
[stammering] Oh.
I've got an absurd idea.
Meet me in the crevasse with the backup generator.
Here at Careful Now, there's a startling development.
A pink fog has completely obscured our view of the eclipse.
But on a positive note, I'm here with the orb-famous rockers,
The Infinite Sensations. Can I get a word?
A friend here called us to say there's a chill fog,
and we came to take a rad photo of our band for our next album cover.
Hopefully the fog doesn't interfere with Double Shadow Day.
Whoa. Is that today?
[machine whirring]
Press every button.
[humming] Ah. All the buttons.
- Um. Uh-oh. Look out! - [stammering, straining]
[regular] Hmm. Okay.
- Uh. - [regular] Watch it!
- [grunts] - [regular] Whoa.
Huh. Oh.
Mmm. [grunting] Mmm.
Higher up. [strains]
- [strains] I got you. There we go. Higher? - [Kid] Come on. Higher.
- [regular] Uh-huh. More verticality? - [Manager] Come on. Aim higher.
- [Guide] Flip floppers, do your thing! - [Kid] More.
- [regular straining] How's it going? - Need to be more up.
[all straining]
- [Kid] Push higher. - Yeah.
[groans] I should've bought the newer model.
- Here we go! [chuckles] - [Kid shouting]
[Guide] Yeah. Flop away.
[engineer] They're getting in there. I see it.
[groans] You need to wash these foot tubes.
- Whoa. - [all clamoring, grunting]
Slipping. I can't hold it.
[all scream]
- [regular, Kid] Oh. - Ow.
- The flip floppers. - Did we get it?
- [grunts] Did it work? - [regular sighs] I don't know.
[engineer sighs]
[beings clamoring]
Disappointment hangs in the air, as does this mysterious pink fog.
With the clock ticking down, what is your reaction?
Well, I went ahead and stained my skin with an image of us under the eclipse,
so I-- I really hope we see it.
Did you think that was a bit premature?
- [beings gasp] - [bystander] Look. Everyone, come back!
[reporter] Breaking. It appears the fog is finally lifting.
[cheering]
- [chuckling, cheering] - We did it! Whoo-hoo!
- Great work, pal. - Couldn't have done it without you.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
We make a great team. Whoo-hoo! [chuckles]
I'm glad we didn't ruin Double Shadow Day for everybody.
We?
[reporter] Beings are delighted.
There are cheers and hollers from this very large and patient crowd.
- [beings cheering] - [bystander] Double Shadow Day.
I'll let you two talk while I go over here and pretend not to listen.
So... [sighs] ...have you made a decision?
Yes.
I'm going.
Apologies. It's always been my dream.
Does this mean there's no hope for our relationship?
Of course there's hope. It's just bad timing.
If there was a way to do both, I would do it.
Well, my whole life I've traveled all over.
I could always come visit?
They do have direct flights to Cocoslab Island every day.
And I've always wanted to go there.
- [Manager] Mmm. - [regular] Mmm.
[both] Mmm.
- [chuckles] - Wow.
You still have gelatinous predators stuck in there.
- [engineer] There you two are. - Greets.
Greets.
We were just talking about my big decision.
And?
I think it is meeting somewhere in the middle.
I really like them.
- I think they can hear you. - Thank you.
You gonna be okay without me?
I think so.
Someone just got a vocational upgrade.
You're looking at the new manager in training.
Your job will always be here if you want it.
So we'd both be managers.
Sure, no idea.
To my brilliant,
unflappable,
charming,
unpredictable friends.
Hi. We were asked to play a song as the eclipse happens,
because we are famous.
♪ Our lives go around In orbiting spheres ♪
♪ Whether moving closer or further away ♪
♪ Until the next great phase Of our existence appears ♪
♪ Like the moons up high On this shadowy day ♪
- ♪ And just like shadows ♪ - [vocalizing]
♪ We're changing nonstop ♪
- ♪ Never too far behind ♪ - ♪ Never too far behind ♪
♪ Connected to each other Like a powerful glomrock ♪
- ♪ In the highlights of our mind ♪ - ♪ Always on our mind ♪
- ♪ It's love that keeps us close ♪ - ♪ It's love ♪ [vocalizing]
- ♪ It's love ♪ - ♪ It's love ♪ [vocalizing]
[Fragile] ♪ And this connection floats on love ♪
- ♪ It's love ♪ [vocalizing] - [Fragile] ♪ Falls over us ♪
- ♪ Like starshine from above ♪ - ♪ Like starshine from above ♪
- [Fragile] ♪ It's care ♪ - ♪ We care ♪
[Fragile] ♪ That will bond us everywhere ♪
- ♪ We care ♪ - ♪ Ease the heart like a comfort square ♪
♪ Our special link that is always there ♪
- ♪ We will always share our love ♪ - ♪ Always connected through our love ♪
♪ We will always share our love ♪
[beings cheering, laughing]
[song ends]
So, I'll see you in a few weeks.
They've gotten used to you.
I'm going to miss them.
But not the way they make my eyeholes sting. [chuckles]
I'm gonna miss you more though.
I'm gonna miss you too.
Gratitude for all your support.
There's a really unique soil I would love for you to sample there.
I'll sprinkle some dirt on a postcard.
Hey, thanks for taking me under your wing.
It was one of my best decisions.
And hiring you was one of mine. [chuckles] Along with this.
- [Manager] That's-- That's, uh, permanent. - That's interesting placement.
[trills, meows]
[chuckles] That's my cue.
[being coughs]
Last call for all beings boarding flight 334 to Cocoslab Island.
[gasps] Salutations.
- Greets. - Looks like we will be cohabitating here.
Looks like it. It's nice to meet you.
It is nice to meet you as well.
[Kid] The outer void scares me.
An endless dark expanse totally unexplored, and here we are,
just tiny specks doing our best to make sense of it all.
Do you think any of this matters?
Of course. The purpose
- of life is to give life purpose. - [chewing in distance]
We're given this beautiful opportunity to connect with each other.
- Huh? - Like my connection with your manager.
What do you think they're doing right now?
They're eating flip floppers out of the crack in the crevasse?
[chuckles] That's oddly specific and impossible.
No. Sorry. Look.
[sighs]