"the servant."

"the servant." is the fourth episode of the second season of "My Virtual Escape", and the twelfth episode overall. It premiered on February 11, 2018 on StoryFire.

Description
Isaac grows paranoid over the possibility of dying in E.V.E., whether it's by Solomon's gang or Elijah.

Plot
The episode begins with Gingy telling John that they need to go after Isaac and Arachnid for killing him so often. Judas then questions John's leadership skills which enrages him and causes him to pin Judas to a wall and slap Gingy. He then tells them that they need to go get ready for the fight, and they go downstairs to meet with the rest of the brothers. Meanwhile, Isaac and Arachnid are discussing their strategy for handling the brotherhood. While Isaac is fearing for his life now that he's ranked, Arachnid thinks it's a good opportunity to take out some of the brothers while Solomon is gone. Isaac realizes that Arachnid is delusional so he runs to Arachnid's bathroom to log out and hide in the real world.

The next day, Isaac gets a visit from Leah apologizing for what happened at Tommy's house. Isaac tells her that he doesn't want to be friends anymore because she didn't even try to stand up for him. He also brings up Rebekah which causes Leah to lash out at him and say she's just a bot. She goes home, and Isaac logs into E.V.E. to seek out Rebekah. When he finds her, he first asks her if she's a real person and she tells him that she is. After confirming that, he asks her if she wants to date and she denies him, so he instead asks her to help him in the fight again the brotherhood, and she says no after some hesitation. then logs out using a handheld mirror. Isaac then decides to get a better weapon than his hammer, so he goes to find Elijah, but first finds Adam crying. Isaac asks him what's wrong, and he tells Isaac that he was cast aside by The Overlord and wants to become a player. Isaac tries to console him, but they are interrupted by The Servant who tells Isaac he is the "chosen one" to save Haven. He also tells Isaac that he needs to stay away from Arachnid because he is being targeted. Isaac then leaves to find Elijah. When he eventually does get to Elijah, he tells Isaac that he sold his entire stock, except for his sniper and golden gun, to John and the brotherhood. Elijah also tells Isaac that he's coming after his partner, Arachnid. After hearing the news, Isaac logs out in a panic, then hears a knocking at his window. He goes outside to investigate, but only sees a snow globe that was previously given to him by Solomon in E.V.E. He yells out to leave him and his family alone before coming back inside, which alerts Joseph. He asks Isaac what's wrong, and Isaac explains the whole situation to him and tells him he fears for his life. Joseph tells him that if he loves the game and it makes him happy, he should keep playing, even if it results in him dying.

Inspired by his father's speech, Isaac logs into E.V.E. to face his fears, but first has to decide whether to go to Arachnid's or Solomon's.

StoryFire Prologue
Michael approaches the usual spot where he communicates with The Overlord and kneels down.

THE MODERATOR: Sir... Permission to speak my mind?

...

THE MODERATOR: Sir? I understand we had a disagreement last time, but I believe I have a better solution to our problem.

The Moderator looks around... He seems impatient.

THE MODERATOR: My Lord...?

Suddenly. a mysterious figure emerges from the woods.

THE SERVANT: Greetings, Michael.

THE MODERATOR: *Draws his Gun* Who the fuck are you?

THE SERVANT: *presents his hands* I mean you no harm... I am 'the Servant', hand to the Overlord.

THE MODERATOR: Hand...? I am the hand to the Overlord. Not you.

THE SERVANT: Pardon me, sir. I am the *other hand* that is... Perhaps you have not heard of me.

THE MODERATOR: Can't say that I have... *lowers his gun* State your business.

THE SERVANT: You now will communicate to the Overlord through me.

THE MODERATOR: Excuse me...? I communicate with the Overlord directly.

THE SERVANT: That won't be necessary anymore. The Overlord doesn't need any more opinions.

THE MODERATOR: Oh, really? If he has a problem-

The Servant raises his hand to silence the Moderator.

THE SERVANT: He liked you better when you just followed orders, my friend. I believe you have a game to moderate.

The Servant smiles and slinks away into the woods, leaving no trace. The Moderator stand there... speechless... and fuming.

THE MODERATOR: This can't be good.

Michael looks to the in-game skies and shouts.

THE MODERATOR: YOU CAN'T KEEP THROWING UP THESE WALLS! IF YOU WILL NOW SPEAK TO ME DIRECTLY... I WILL TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS!

Michael frantically looks around... no response. He holsters his gun and storms off.

Characters

 * Isaac Kalder
 * Arachnid
 * John
 * Gingy
 * Judas
 * Joseph Kalder
 * Leah
 * Mary-Two
 * Rebekah
 * Adam
 * The Servant (debut)
 * Elijah
 * Michael
 * Jesus (debut)
 * Miguel (debut)
 * Solomon's Brotherhood (debut)

Trivia

 * The episode's title is referring to the debut of The Servant.

Soundtrack

 * "Robot" - Juliette Reilly