The boat arrived at the pier of Ambrose's luxurious island home on the water, while his assistant Hugh Stamp watched from the balcony, immediately suspicious and vigilant, as the two ex-lovers met again and kissed.Shrek attempted a "heart-to-heart" chat with Artie, interpreting that the young boy had been abandoned by his father, and therefore felt unready and scared to be king, as Artie confirmed: "I'm not cut out for it, and I never will be.Waiting for an ape who can think, who can talk." Armando was threatened with further intimidation-interrogation of his circus employees, and until then would remain in custody.The next scene was set in Metropolis, a busy street scene outside the offices of theDaily Planetnewspaper, and then inside where frenetic activity was occurring among reporters, editors, and office staff.