NO STRING ATTACHED - JENLISA

Season 1 : No Strings Attached

Season 1 – "The Rules We Break"
Episode 1: "No Strings Attached"

EXT. MILITARY BASE – NIGHT

The harsh, desert winds whip through the air, stirring up sand and dust as we get a wide shot of the military base. It's a rugged, imposing structure, bathed in the cold, sterile light of high-powered lamps. It's the kind of place where rules are more than just guidelines—they're survival. The camera zooms in on the sound of boots crunching against the gravel.

Enter LISA MANOBAN, known as Captain Manoban to all. She walks with the kind of confidence that demands respect. Her eyes scan the area, sharp, calculating, but there's a playful glint hiding just behind the military professionalism.

Lisa's a paradox: ruthless and disciplined when she's in charge, but when she's off duty? A complete playgirl, totally unpredictable, ready to break every rule she's ever set. Tonight, her mood is one of casual amusement.

She stops by the canteen, adjusts her jacket, and lets out a quiet, self-satisfied chuckle as she pushes the door open. She knows exactly what kind of reaction she'll get walking in here.

LISA (V.O.)
(musing, half-smiling)
There's a rule for everything here. But rule number one: never let anyone get too close.

INT. MILITARY CANTEEN – NIGHT

The canteen is buzzing with activity. Soldiers are seated around scattered tables, eating, talking, laughing. The mood is relaxed but still with a level of tension that comes from being in a military environment. Amid the chaos, JENNIE KIM stands out. She's sitting at a corner table, alone, with a tablet in front of her. Her fingers move methodically, scrolling through medical charts, her brow furrowed in concentration. She's calm, composed—she doesn't quite belong in this chaotic setting. But she's also out of place because of her reserved demeanor, an enigma wrapped in an air of mystery.

Lisa notices her almost immediately. Her eyes flick over Jennie's figure, noting her perfect posture, the subtle elegance in her movements. There's an instant pull. But, of course, Lisa never shows weakness. Not yet, at least.

Lisa walks up, her footsteps measured. She stands at the table, eyeing Jennie with a half-smirk, her arms casually crossed.

LISA
(teasing, leaning on the edge of the table)
You're the famous Dr. Kim, huh?

Jennie doesn't flinch. She doesn't even look up at first. But she can feel Lisa's presence hovering over her, a challenge she can't quite ignore.

JENNIE
(without looking up, voice calm and collected)
The one and only. Captain Manoban. I've heard all about you.

Lisa leans in a little closer, her smirk widening as she watches Jennie finally look up, their eyes locking for a brief moment.

LISA
(playful, yet sharp)
I bet you have. I'm sure you've heard a lot of things. But I'm more than just a 'badass captain,' you know.

JENNIE
(finally looking up, her voice laced with dry humor)
I'm sure you are. But, as I've heard, you're good at keeping things... detached.

LISA
(grinning, leaning back a little)
No attachments. That's the deal.

Jennie's gaze lingers on Lisa for a moment. She's sizing her up, but there's no fear in her eyes. Instead, there's this calm, almost amused look, like she's enjoying the back-and-forth. Jennie puts her tablet down slowly, her fingers tapping lightly on the screen.

JENNIE
(teasing, eyes sparkling with a challenge)
That's convenient. It's nice when everyone knows the rules, right? Makes everything easier.