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PAGE 1 (SIX PANELS)
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INT. POLICE STATION - MORNING
TWO INSPECTORS APPROACH THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE STRAPPED TO A TABLE IN AN INTERROGATION ROOM. THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE LIES STILL FROM THE NATURAL STILLNESS OF DEATH.
Panel 2.
THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE SUDDENLY THRASHES WITH A SPORADIC UNNATURAL STRUGGLE ATTEMPTING TO GET FREE FROM ITS CONSTRAINTS.
Panel 3.
CAUTIOUSLY DETECTIVE HASSAN APPROACHES THE TABLE TO BEGIN CONVERSING WITH THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gRCY0zfDx
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQIHPJAfro
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPnB4B5zLHb
I'm afraid that's quite impossible. You see, I have a few questions for you.
Panel 4.
DETECTIVE HADID POINTS AT THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE ATTEMPTING TO INTIMIDATE IT.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNE2kUbsTI
Listen up, you abomination! We're going to ask you questions and you're going to answer them! Understood? Now why have you been attacking us?
Panel 5.
DETECTIVE HADID DRAWS HIS FINGER BACK AS THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE ATTEMPTS TO BITE HIM.
Panel 6.
CLOSE-UP OF THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE LYING BACK ON THE TABLE LAUGHING.
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2aZyq6xl38
You imply that you have some sort of power over me. In my corpse, I possess more power than you will ever see in your wretched life!
PAGE 2 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
DETECTIVE HADID HITS UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE ACROSS THE FACE WITH HIS PISTOL.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcVab8s483K
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0hHDF7Pjw
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXbdbtKcwM
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7rXj6xThR
Well, how about you keep your appendages to yourself?
Panel 3.
DETECTIVE HASSAN FACES THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE WITH A STERN EXPRESSION.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2q2edKV1RX
We want answers and we want them now. Why have you been attacking our city?
Panel 4.
THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE GRINS MANIACALLY AT THE DETECTIVES.
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw564TKVjzr
We've come to reclaim the stolen jewel that one of you infidels has stolen from us. Any actions we take to achieve that goal are necessary!
DETECTIVE HADID: (<OFF-PANEL ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTpqgktzahh
A pirate through and through, huh? What's so special about this jewel?
Panel 5.
THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE BEGINS TO CONVULSE AND THRASH VIOLENTLY SHOCKING BOTH DETECTIVE HASSAN AND HADID.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡak5frVi9HG
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOYXtzvPii
I would like to air on the side of caution. Let's vacate the room, shall we?
Panel 6.
DETECTIVES HASSAN AND HADID ABSCOND FROM THE ROOM AND SHUT THE DOOR.
PAGE 3 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
ALONGSIDE A LARGE GROUP OF POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE WATCHING THE INTERROGATION, DETECTIVES HASSAN AND HADID, WATCH THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE INTERROGATION ROOM WHO SEEMS TO BE ATTEMPTING TO STRUGGLE FREE FROM ITS RESTRAINTS.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkl0Mr8T4SZ
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWP5MYmHyLH
We don't have any other choice but to hope for the best.
Panel 2.
AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE BEGINS TO GLOW FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
Panel 3.
THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE BLOWS UP COMPLETELY DISSENTERGRATING.
Panel 4.
DETECTIVE HADID PUNCHES THE GLASS ON OF THE INTERROGATION ROOM IN FURY.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5hIBM2uOu
Damn it! What the hell do we do now?
Panel 5.
DETECTIVE HASSAN REMAINS CALM BEGINNING TO LIGHT A CIGARETTE AND DETECTIVE HADID GLANCES AT HIM WITH AN IRRITATED EXPRESSION.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFryfONXLg
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wuJHwRFuS
What are you talking about? Our only lead literally just blew up in our faces. Why are you so kosher?
Panel 6.
DETECTIVE HASSAN POINTS AT THE CLOTHING AND A MEDAL THAT WAS LEFT BEHIND BY THE UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIu3oImRony
Not all is lost. There are still discoveries to be made. Look there.
PAGE 4 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
DETECTIVES HASSAN AND HADID LOOK INTO THE INTERROGATION ROOM THROUGH THE GLASS.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaj0AXXli3r
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8UDCOtHJg
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLMBEdqmex
I remembered seeing something like it in history class. Getting this close of a look at him, I also did a little research on my phone. That was definitely a Barbary pirate.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1rNBH4vkYo
Well, even with this information, what do we do now?
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN PINCHES HIS CHIN IN A PONDERING GESTURE.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlG6jE7gGnY
We know vaguely what they're searching for. We might as well use it to our advantage. We should go to the local libraries and museums. There could be information there that can help us.
Panel 3.
DETECTIVE HADID LOOKS AWAY WITH AN EXASPERATED EXPRESSION.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTGpD4u1PS
I hope you're right about this. The last place in the world I want to be is a library.
Panel 4.
DETECTIVE HASSAN TAPS DETECTIVE HADID ON THE SHOULDER WITH HIS KNUCKLE IN AN ENCOURAGING GESTURE AS HE WALKS PAST HIM.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCqpscy5WU
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hs5gPraXm
I read enough with all the paperwork I have to file! No one ever likes to think about that!
Panel 5.
DETECTIVE HASSAN AND HADID LEAVE THE POLICE STATION TOGETHER.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡik0Vr47yu2
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHcTSzuFdQ
You're lucky that I like you, Hassan.
PAGE 5 (SEVEN PANELS)
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INT. MUSEUM - MORNING
SHAFIRA LOOKS OVER SOME DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE XESYN SAPPHIRE, TAKES DOWN A COUPLE OF NOTES, AND READS OVER THE FILES AGAIN.
Panel 2.
CLOSE-UP PANEL OF SHAFIRA DISCOVERING SOMETHING IN HER RESEARCH.
Panel 3.
SHAFIRA APPROACHES HER COWORKER'S DESK. MONICA LOOKS UP FROM HER COMPUTER AT SHAFIRA WITH A FRIENDLY EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexxqlVYtIZ
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa46cvy2usm
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjMAtu8Qcm
I would but the only problem is that I don't exactly have clearance yet. I.T. is still updating my clearance specifications.
Panel 4.
MONICA LEANS BACK IN HER CHAIR WITH A RELIEFED EXPRESSION AND SHAFIRA GRINS WITH A PLEASED EXPRESSION.
MONICA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdf9PYt4Yn
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQow00WoGH
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqxXavSQtQ
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUgjkPYdTM
A connection. There was a soldier named Alden Stewart and if hunch is correct we could have records of his accounts.
Panel 6.
SHAFIRA LOOKS THROUGH THE FILES IN THE SECTION THAT SHE NEEDS TO WHILE MONICA LEANS AGAINST A WALL.
MONICA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLzLdGPyrk
It's amazing how things will work out, huh? Who would have known that an artifact like the Xesyn Sapphire was just sitting in a trunk right under our noses?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7oKe33MU34
It's probably for the better. Jaaden has a good head on her shoulders. Anyone else probably would have pawned it for a quick buck without considering its significance at all.
Panel 7.
SHAFIRA FINDS THE FILES THAT SHE'S LOOKING FOR. MONICA WAVES HER HAND IN A BANAL GESTURE.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFA5M9uDws
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8TjA6qHO1U
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFmTRRhmwo
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7iwpEPnrEb
Anytime.
PAGE 6 (SEVEN PANELS)
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INT. JAADEN'S FLAT - MORNING
TO̅MI WAKES UP IN HER BED AND STRETCHES.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3qJPDKxUf
Who would have thought that I would have found trouble here in a time like this? I was really looking forward to just hanging out.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HER DAMAGED WETSUIT WITH A SULLEN EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPs6gB1PLpq
What's worse, I paid all that money for this swimsuit only to have it trashed. It was my favorite color too.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PERFORMS A SHOULDER SWING STRETCH.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeX3SkaTULI
I definitely spent too much time in the water. I'm seldom sore after a fight. I guess I've got no choice but to be more careful now.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GLANCES CHEERFULLY AT THE DOOR AS JAADEN KNOCKS ON IT.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI ANSWERS THE DOOR WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION AND JAADEN SMILES ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NwBbh0Tpw
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKp9ITJp4DO
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hza4QUuAd
You hungry? I was thinking we could get something to eat.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI HOLDS HER STOMACH AS IT GROWLS AND SHE SMILES WITH AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION. JAADEN SCRATCHES HER HEAD WITH AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION AS WELL.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfplALiiHv
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5rMmPAYvyG
Yeah, it was. Hopefully, we can eat in peace this morning. I was wondering if you had anything in mind.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI SNAPS HER FINGERS SIGNALLING THAT SHE ALREADY HAS AN IDEA IN MIND AND JAADEN DEVELOPS A CURIOUS EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwCwbrDwwH
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkH2tB8KkLP
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA6BRiY2sin
Oh, yeah! Get dressed, we're going out!
PAGE 7 (EIGHT PANELS)
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA GIVES A WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER THEIR BREAKFAST PASTRIES.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbeAgQ7DPa5
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbwjVoJkkBd
You as well.
Panel 2.
NOHA WIPES HER BROW WITH A HAPPY EXPRESSION WHILE USING HER OTHER HAND TO WIPE UP A SMALL SPILL WITH A RAG.
Panel 3.
NOHA LOOKS TO HER RIGHT WITH A CURIOUS EXPRESSION AS SHE HEARS TO̅MI CALLING FOR HER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFFo2PhQav4
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTWrvx5WAJ
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuqLYbu0ArO
'Morning, Noha. I was telling my friend here about your cooking. I couldn't think of anywhere else I wanted to try eating this morning.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLRLeOuIbh
Thank you very much. That's extremely flattering.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEANS IN FRONT OF THE STAND WITH AN EXCITED EXPRESSION. NOHA SMILES WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88kmwGi5h9
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjxbIhlgAbR
As a matter of fact, I do!
Panel 6.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN LOOK AT THE MENUS TOGETHER. TO̅MI HAS A MORE CLUELESS EXPRESSION WHILE JAADEN EXAMINES HER MENU WITH AN ATTENTIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTubGX2ZuRt
Hey, Jaaden, I know I said I wanted to come here but it just occurred to me that I'm not familiar with the cuisine. Have any recommendations?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5P6ZvzVYM
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rV5ghsTAg
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcucf8OpyHA
Absolutely, coming right up!
PAGE 8 (SIX PANELS)
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA SERVES TO̅MI AND JAADEN THEIR BREAKFAST AT A MAKESHIFT TABLE SHE HAS PREPARED.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD20auzD8OB
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCMTxypbo4
Thank you, it looks very delicious.
Panel 2.
A SMALL PANEL OF JADDEN TAKES A BITE OF HER FOOD.
Panel 3.
JAADEN DEVELOPS AN ENTHRALLED EXPRESSION AT THE TASTE OF THE FOOD. TO̅MI GIVES JAADEN A STIFLED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5U4j4Dstc
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0w8wPx5twN
Someone should answer the phone because I called it!
Panel 4.
JAADEN BECKONS NOHA TO SIT DOWN AT THE TABLE WITH HER AND TO̅MI.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRFLb6qOi0
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4bMX7qdkX
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9lwaVoJmV
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmDUYRIi8s
Oh, I suppose it would hurt to sit for a little bit. Thank you, you're very kind.
Panel 5.
NOHA, TO̅MI, AND JAADEN SIT AT THE MAKESHIFT TABLE TOGETHER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNukCb0JiA
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡis5wIYFcs3
My mother was ill when I was younger. I had to prepare meals for the family, and I wasn't willing to accept mediocrity. So, I searched every book I could find for recipes and infused them with my personal flair. The rest is history. I have hope that one day, I'll be able to open my own restaurant and I've been putting in the work to make it happen.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPruOet6mDe
Would you ever consider catering? I believe that a function I'm having in a couple of days could serve you very well. It would be a great chance for recognition.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTNSmZP0ao
Hey, that's right! Your career could take off if the right person got a taste of your cooking!
Panel 6.
NOHA DEVELOPS A BASHFUL EXPRESSION. JAADEN LEANS IN TOWARD NOHA WITH A SINCERE EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJx8waXnRcj
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScGhBxBOKB
I really want to help you try! Your cooking is too amazing not to be well known!
PAGE 9 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
NOHA DEVELOPS A JOYFUL EXPRESSION TO THE POINT OF HAVING TO WIPE A TEAR FROM HER FACE. JAADEN GLANCES AT NOHA WITH A CONCERNED EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuC9qMlLrrA
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99UGpClOWh
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHbCtCGFpbw
Tears of joy, rest assured.
Panel 2.
NOHA GLANCES AT JAADEN WITH AN ENTHUSIATIC EXPRESSION. JAADEN SMILES BACK WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC EXPRESSION AS WELL.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdACTZ87RbF
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5r6AQ4xHfb
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4VYC1XDby
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxR3zl0Lxe
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH6htL2JMa9
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9YChxcbfH
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzkf8rOJfj
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGP8sjBcDh
Yeah, sure handle your business, girl!
PAGE 10 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN LOOKS TO̅MI WITH AN EXCITED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI HOLDS UP A BROCHURE WITH AN EXCITED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEWM7VMdhO
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38KayOUscM
Hey, I'm game. I picked up this brochure the other day at the airport. They have so many activities to do here. Will we even have time for it all?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBQY42i7kv
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
Panel 2.241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nX8TreBgZ
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EXT. SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT - EARLY AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN PLAY BEACH VOLLEYBALL AGAINST ANOTHER TEAM.
Panel 3.
OPPOSING FEMALE PLAYER NO. 1 ATTEMPTS TO SPIKE THE BALL TO SCORE BUT TO̅MI DIVES STOPPING THE BALL FROM HITTING THE GROUND.
Panel 4.
JAADEN HITS THE BALL HIGH IN THE AIR TO KEEP IT ALIVE AND TO̅MI FLIPS TO HER FEET.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SPIKES THE BALL BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COURT FASTER THAN FEMALE PLAYER NO. 2 CAN DEFEND AND SCORES GAMEPOINT.
Panel 6.
JAADEN AND TO̅MI HIGH-FIVE EACH OTHER WITH BOTH HANDS TO CELEBRATE THEIR WIN.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEZvFfjjRk
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSzg3efBWXj
Couldn't have done it without you. Nice assist!
PAGE 11 (SEVEN PANELS)
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EXT. GO-KART TRACK - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN TAKE THE FINAL TURN TOWARD THE FINISH LINE.
Panel 2.
JAADEN MANAGES TO KEEP THE INSIDE LANE THEN SPEEDS OFF AND MANAGES TO WIN THE RACE.
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EXT. CITY CANALS - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN TAKE A BOAT RIDE THROUGH THE CANALS OF THE CITY.
Panel 4.241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXsF94OTXBj
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INT. SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK THROUGH A SUPERMARKET TOGETHER LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT PRODUCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGJoSiBpgIf
I'm glad that you're still playing volleyball. Although I do have to say that it feels like I'm cheating teaming up with you.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGotTYDMlS
I guess you could say that. Then again, I could say the same thing about you and the go-kart race. I'm glad I didn't bet anything. How'd you learn to drive like that?
Panel 5.
JAADEN SHRUGS HER SHOULDERS WITH A PLAYFULLY SMUG EXPRESSION. TO̅MI GRINS AT JAADEN WITH A MISCHIEVOUSLY EAGER EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnitCDXKjS
It's just something you pick up from the better drivers who race there. I'm willing to give you a rematch anytime that you want.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9CnawJnWR7
You're on!
Panel 6.
JAADEN LOOKS GLANCES AT A CLOCK WITH A WISHFUL EXPRESSION. TO̅MI LOOKS AT JAADEN WITH A CONCERNED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUXv9Fpkxw
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSLZvrXnID
Are you nervous at all?
Panel 7.
LONG BOTTOM PANEL OF JAADEN AND TO̅MI FACING EACH OTHER. JAADEN HAS A SLIGHTLY NERVOUS EXPRESSION WHILE TO̅MI GLANCES AT HER WITH A THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbltwMTcFc
There were talks of me giving a speech but I don't really know what I have to say. I typed up a rough speech a while ago but I haven't even rehearsed it. I've just been procrastinating, you know?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCnkgIoeIh
What's the deal with this sapphire anyway?
PAGE 12 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN TALKS WITH HER HANDS WHILE TO̅MI LISTENS ATTENTIVELY.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTTUu6OZmk
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzlOGCB3JB
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNzjEVAfHC
The war's objectives sought to eradicate all the Barbary pirates, liberate American slaves, and put an end to piracy amongst competing tribes in the areas they controlled. He had a personal interest in the issue, as some of his teammates had been taken prisoner of war.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf01nM3ViiY
Not that it was any of my business but why didn't you ever mention it before? It seems like an interesting story to tell.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtucc5puTxr
Oddly enough it seems like no one knew about it either. Even odder than that was it seemed like it was supposed to be hidden away. I found it tucked in the attic in an old chest, I mean really old. No one else had any idea it was even in the flat.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT JAADEN WITH A CURIOUS EXPRESSION. JAADEN LOOKS AWAY WITH AN UNSURE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBJLwRmYUR
I guess you're fortunate that no one rediscovered it before you did. What made you want to sell it to the museum?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIri1MdmXmr
No one really has any relationship to it, despite the fact that it is a family heirloom. The appraiser my family chose made sure we would get the best price for it, and we could always use the money. What would you have done?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI LOOKS AWAY FROM JAADEN WITH AN UNSURE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbjsW77r48
It's hard to say. On one hand, I think having something cool to pass down the family line would be quite cool. However, if something didn't hold any sentimental significance, I can see why someone may choose to part ways with it.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GLANCES AT JAADEN WITH CURIOUS EXPRESSION. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A SURPRISED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡux98NhgoS1
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7Fa0z59ny
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmYTPsfPSr
I thought maybe you were chomping at the bit to give me a lesson or something like that.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SHRUGS HER SHOULDERS AND JAADEN GLANCES AT HER WITH AN ANXIOUS EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNpVAMX1Zzi
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUoWSHf9XN5
I guess that's true. However, you bring up an interesting point. What if when I'm older I want to share something cool with my kids? I'll have to usher them down to the museum and point at what used to be mine. I just don't know how I should feel about it.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI PATS JAADEN ON THE SHOULDER IN A SUPPORTIVE GESTURE. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A GRATEFUL EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoR6wvAPd1
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlciXKuaQd
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9bu9KixeP
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡidH4h1Vm1K
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlWJPKWQX1
Hello. Oh, hey, how're you? Yes, I'm not terribly busy. I could swing by if you really need me to. Okay, I'll be there as soon as I can. Bye.
Panel 3.
JAADEN REJOINS TO̅MI WITH AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION. TO̅MI LOOKS PUZZLED AT JAADEN'S EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAug3xP2mO
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6fUvGm9rpX
Why would I have a problem with that? I'm here to support you after all.
Panel 4.
JAADEN GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI LOOKS AWAY WITH A FLUSTERED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNr0VmyJnCs
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4aqFYNuQY
Oh, it's no biggie.
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INT. SHAFIRA'S OFFICE - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI, JAADEN, AND SHAFIRA ALL STAND IN FRONT OF THE XESYN SAPPHIRE THAT SITS IN A CASE ON SHAFIRA'S DESK.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlJcAtJnA1
I remember you saying that the sapphire holds some historical importance but I feel like you weren't talking about the relation to the Barbary wars. What were you talking about?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHe6mcd36i
It's important because of who it belonged to.
PAGE 14 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
SHAFIRA BRINGS UP SOME INFORMATION THAT SHE SCANNED ONTO A PROJECTION SCREEN AND USES A POINTER AS SHE SPEAKS.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjz8HqA9Hu
Alden Stewart rose to the rank of midshipmen in the U.S. Navy during the Barbary Wars and there are files we have that ensure us that he had connections to the sapphire. The Brine Beasts' increased activity has been a problem for us. I've been without an answer for a very long time, but I think this sapphire is to key to our issues.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHw6CErJBg
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNkr1gZV1T
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡobAUbX5AqU
It's the opposite. The sapphire is what they're looking for.
Panel 3.
SHAFIRA SWITCHES TO A SLIDE THAT DEPICTS XESYN. OVER-THE-SHOULDER SHOT OF TO̅MI AND JAADEN LOOKING AT THE SCREEN IN THE ROOM.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5Kv8KeKqR
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2x7wfoaEg
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNr6c9NvNp
Correct. The files of Alden's service in the Navy show that he testified about a fleet of corsairs that not only had the aid of sea monsters but also members of the crew that died in battle. It was well known that Alden joined the navy for his daredevil tendencies and that he enjoyed adventure. When a few of his close comrades and civilians were taken prisoner by Captain Lalh, he infiltrated his ship and assisted in their release. Alden took a particular interest in the sapphire since he observed Captain Lalh wielded its power and figured it must be a source of power, so he stole it and rigged explosives on the ship fearing how much of a threat the sinister crew posed.
Panel 4.
JAADEN GLANCES AT SHAFIRA WITH A PUZZLED EXPRESSION. SHAFIRA PUTS HER INDEX FINGER INTO THE AIR AS A GESTURE THAT SHE HAS AN ANSWER FOR JAADEN'S QUESTION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthboGhcZb1
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEeTX0v4kO7
Many of his higher-ups believed that the claims were the results of stress and mass hysteria, ultimately being dismissed.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT SHAFIRA WITH A PUZZLED EXPRESSION. SHAFIRA GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH AN UNSURE EXPRESSION WHILE PINCHING HER CHIN.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8CDZLX0dZH
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbF96QTGEBN
I surmise that it's the damage to the iron sealing around the sapphire that allowed for the energy signal to be identifiable again. I believe that Captain Lalh who we haven't seen yet may be searching for it again and sending the Brine Beasts on the hunt.
Panel 6.
JAADEN PEERS AT THE IRON AROUND THE SAPPHIRE AND SHAFIRA POINTS AT THE IRON WITH HER FINGER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBOWBhXw2u
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkZWUypnUl
I don't believe it used to be a part of the aesthetic of the jewel. Iron was probably used to mask the effects of the sapphire's influence. Perhaps even the most faint of the sapphire's energies are calling out to the Brine Beast since you discovered it, rejuvenating them so they can reclaim it.
PAGE 15 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
3/4 PANEL PERSPECTIVE OF SHAFIRA HOLDING A GLASS OF WATER, JAADEN LOOKING AT THE SAPPHIRE AND TO̅MI DEVELOPING AN ANXIOUS EXPRESSION THAT SHE'S BEING WATCHED AGAIN.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXkqjbOTHsd
Now you see the importance of this sapphire. Not only does it provide critical historical evidence of events but we also have a means of possibly dealing with the Brine Beasts.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBL9RQcWoQD
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnXnq8FCupe
I figured that we could lure them to a location and have the authorities deal with them. After all, the jewel belongs in a museum, you're still owed compensation, and I don't dare think it would be a good thing if the Lalh got his hands back on the sapphire.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeplQHLzOdv
Well, it's more of a plan than I have. What can we do to help?
Panel 2.
OVER THE SHOULDER, TOP-DOWN PERSPECTIVE OF TO̅MI GLANCING OUT OF THE WINDOW OF SHAFIRA'S OFFICE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡifUfo9jwUS
Who is that?
Panel 3.
OVER THE SHOULDER, TOP-DOWN PERSPECTIVE OF TO̅MI GLANCING OUT OF THE WINDOW OF SHAFIRA'S OFFICE AND SPOTTING SOMEONE FLEEING.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybB0dEUMRp
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdQDjbwZRP
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZptWqTFZ0D
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC2XogX2aIh
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AGlDb71up
I guess technically, I wasn't lying.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI CHECKS THE RESTROOM TO MAKE SURE THAT THE COAST IS CLEAR.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI CLOAKS HERSELF BY BENDING THE LIGHT AROUND HER.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkELNI9Ozs3
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKC0jzFnl3j
Alright, where did you go?
Panel 2.
TO̅MI SPOTS THE PERSON WHO WAS SPYING ON HER.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI FLIES A LITTLE DISTANCE AHEAD OF THE PERSON AND LANDS IN AN ALLEY.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI MAKES HERSELF VISIBLE AND LISTENS FOR THE SOUNDS OF THE PERSON'S FOOTSTEPS AS THEY APPROACH HER LOCATION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxGdZRfOlS
With this, I'll have the element of surprise. Let's just hope that my acting skills will carry me as far.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI WALKS OUT OF THE ALLEY BUMPING INTO THE SPY.
Panel 6.
THE SPY, THE YOUNG WOMAN WHO TO̅MI MET THE DAY PRIOR, LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH AN ANGRY EXPRESSION.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Y0atTswC9
Hey, watch where you're going.
PAGE 17 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI REALIZING WHO THE YOUNG WOMAN IS DOES HER BEST TO DISGIUESE HER SHOCK AT THE SITUATION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDfTKxtkQp
It's the girl from the other day! I wonder what she's following me around for. She didn't even want to help me when I asked for directions.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT THE YOUNG WOMAN WITH A FORCED AWKWARD EXPRESSION. THE UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN GLARES AT TO̅MI WITH A SKEPTICAL EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0hJGs39eLq
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYKnqUlITHp
With all the traipsing, it's so easy to bump into people in this city. You should be a little more careful. Say don't I know you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJGUPCU4vTG
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68I5g1PSwb
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWfDMKWkkf
Oh, you might have me confused with someone else. Well, I better get going.
Panel 3.
AS TO̅MI TRIES TO LEAVE THE UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN GRABS AHOLD OF HER ARM WITH A DEVIOUS SMIRK. TO̅MI GLANCES AT THE UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN WITH A YIKES EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgF91A6pN0
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrDQ12PiGV
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTvlBas3n0
Oh, my friend is waiting for me at the Sliders Cable & Aqua Parks. I didn't want to keep her waiting.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIFir2xhQ0e
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfZG0G4e5A
Oh, sill me. I'm terrible with directions. Give me a little credit though, this is my first time here.
Panel 4.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH A SUSPICIOUS EXPRESSION. TO̅MI GLANCES BACK WITH A SLIGHTLY NERVOUS EXPRESSION.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmbNDdHt7x
Yes... I can tell. You should let me tag along. I know this little shortcut that will get you there in no time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TWjxtDv8f
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwt9ySoy8vJ
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqrSsltFuT2
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSF4gnfDF3
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlE0C56L4G
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6NU4IrnKY
Oh, um, sure. Lead the way.
Panel 7.
LYME LEADS BEGINS WALKING IN A DIRECTION THAT DOESN'T LEAD TO THE PARKS. TO̅MI APPREHENSIVELY FOLLOWS LYME.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbjRdd4EH9
I have no idea how smoothly I intend for this to go but I can't blow my cover yet. I don't know what she knows but she won't clue me in if she doesn't think that she can trust me. I hope Jaaden doesn't take this personally but I've got to follow this lead.
PAGE 18 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
LYME LEADS TO̅MI TO ANOTHER ALLEY. TO̅MI EXAMINES HER SURROUNDINGS WITH A CONFUSED EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFCldZEVy1
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyOcNpsohcO
I know. I figured that we could have some fun of our own.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON) What're you talking about?
Panel 2.
LYME CHANGES HER PHYSIOLOGY INTO A GREEN SLIMEGIRL.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTxg8sSG9X
Well, it may prove to be more fun for me than it is for you.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI IS GRABBED BY LYME AND SLAMMED INTO A WALL IN THE ALLEY.
TO̅MI: (STRAINING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbUDbBSL1s
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6WczfLNvE
Now, To̅mi, I just want some questions answered that's all. First question, did you really think that you were going to fool me?
Panel 4.
LYME THEN CONTINUES TO APPLY PRESSURE WHILE TO̅MI IS AGAINST THE WALL SLIGHTLY CRUSHING HER.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVgQNzkduM
Second question, how painful will this get before you tell me what I want to know?
Panel 5.
TO̅MI GLARES AT LYME WITH AN ANGRY EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk1RtZ1jZRb
This may come as a shock but you haven't even asked a real question yet! Lairhdlailr!
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHOCKS LYME AND LYME RETRACTS HER ARM LETTING TO̅MI GO.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXOIX8GCOf
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKPB3FqifF
This is bad! She knows my name and she's unhinged. Hopefully, that attack did some good damage so I can give her the slip.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI SUDDENLY FEELS A TUGGING ON HER LEFT LEG.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI LOOKS BACK WITH A PANICKED EXPRESSION TO SEE THAT LYME HAS STRETCHED HER ARM UP TO GRAB HER. LYME GRINS AT TO̅MI WITH A SPITEFUL EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGiDcr9DiG
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxVkPWczm5
Oh, my gosh, this girl!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI FLIES UP ATTEMPTING TO FREE HERSELF FROM LYME WHILE LYME HOLDS ONTO TO̅MI FROM THE GROUND.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMOPP6DkYp
I've got you right where I want you!
Panel 5.
LYME LEAPS UP OFF THE GROUND AND HER ELASTICITY RETRACTS HER TOWARD TO̅MI.
Panel 6.
LYME CRASHES INTO TO̅MI IN THE AIR AND THE TWO STRUGGLE WITH ONE ANOTHER.
PAGE 20 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI MANAGES TO THROW LYME OFF OF HERSELF.
Panel 2.
LYME GRABS ONTO A FLAG POLE, SWINGS AROUND IT, AND FLIES BACK AT TO̅MI.
Panel 3.
LYME SLAMS INTO TO̅MI AGAIN.
Panel 4.
THE MOMENTUM CARRIES THEM BOTH INTO A STORAGE UNIT ON THE TOP OF A BUILDING.
Panel 5.
LYME SPRINGS TO HER FEET AND ENLARGES HER FIST.
Panel 6.
LYME PUNCHES TO̅MI BACK INTO SOME BOXES.
PAGE 21 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
LYME STANDS OVER TO̅MI SMIRKING MANIACALLY.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCmNOJ0NOa
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aSykjJvwZ
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OJ7kCA9zP
It's not your fault. Your meeting with Sarkis put you on my radar, that's just sort of how it goes. She'd have a powerful ally in her corner if you were allowed to go unfettered and if you're throwing in with her you might not be as innocent as I thought. I was trying to find a way to confront you but as luck would have it, you came to me.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI8QmYgewwX
Damn it. This isn't good. Jaaden could be in trouble if she's going after Sarkis. What's her beef with Sarkis, anyway?
Panel 3.
LYME APPROACHES TO̅MI.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡerriwGtEUq
So, to determine how much of a threat you might be, what is Sarkis trying to do with the sapphire? She must have told you something.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAS4y6kEAQ8
Whatever machinations Sarkis is planning, if she is planning anything, she hasn't clued us in on it.
Panel 4.
LYME LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A SUSPICIOUS EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSluKKMgzF
Are you lying about that like how you tried to act like you didn't remember me? You're a bad liar, To̅mi. Maybe if I go after you friend, you'll make sure to remember me.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI AIMS HER HAND AT LYME.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfPP937TyS
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9X2fsvxUqa
Shuyailr!
PAGE 22 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI USES A KINETIC FORCE-LIKE ATTACK THAT PUSHES LYME BACK THROUGH THE AIR.
Panel 2.
LYME SMIRKS AND CHUCKLES AS SHE FLIES BACK THROUGH THE AIR.
Panel 3.
LYME MORPHS HERSELF INTO AN ORB AND BOUNCES OFF THE WALL SHE STRIKES.
Panel 4.
SMALL PANEL OF TO̅MI WITH A SHOCKED EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcRygLck3d
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb02EHHlK7b
You're only making this harder on yourself. I just wanted to know what the museum worker's plans are regarding the sapphire.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLlmYuW2sI
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FWHDTwHNJ
Oh, don't be like that. Given your toughness, I figured I'd have to scare you just a little bit. After all, it would have been absurd for me to believe that you would give me the answers I wanted just because I asked for them.
Panel 6.
LYME RICOCHETS BOUNCES OFF THE WALL BEHIND TO̅MI AND STRIKES HER IN THE BACK.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI IS KNOCKED TO THE FLOOR AND LYME STANDS OVER HER.
PAGE 23 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
LYME STANDS OVER TO̅MI WITH A HAUGHTY EXPRESSION WHILE TO̅MI LOOKS UP AT LYME WITH AN UNCOMFORTABLE EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnTUGIZmHp
Come on, To̅mi, I didn't rough you up that badly, did I? How about you just tell me what I want to know and we can go our separate ways?
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKeyiWWZAM
If lightning didn't work, maybe freezing her will but I've got to let her get close. Giving her a chance to get her guard up will only make this more difficult.
Panel 2.
LYME GETS WITHIN A COUPLE OF FEET OF TO̅MI.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OTtiBXUy0
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2fpioOY57
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFawKF8d2g
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjz9yh3aTP
Who knows how long that will hold her? I should get back to Jaaden and Sarkis and warn them about what's going on.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE STORAGE UNIT HEADING BACK TO THE MUSEUM.
PAGE 24 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMs9zyO3gnh
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbw1Eoae2ie
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17oMuu9uXP
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaZb6zS0uN
Oh, yeah. It's the lines that got me. Who knew so many people would have to go at the same time? Jaaden, a quick word, please?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBjbLHOUhQ
Um, sure.
Panel 2.
JAADEN AND TO̅MI STEP OUT INTO THE HALL TOGETHER. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A CONFUSED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI SCRATCHES HER HAIR WITH AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQV1efn1BJB
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSAe3NzumD
No, I didn't. What I did was find the person who was watching me the other night. It turns out that I had met her when I first got here. She's a metahuman and she's got something against Shafira.
Panel 3.
JAADEN LOOKS AWAY WITH AN ASHAMED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI CONSOLES JAADEN WITH A REASSURING EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xzIlqhW0q
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡabvlVPJ05M
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZyCKYjn4g
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSZkPoWqB1
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoF0x3ziVNu
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbp4tyrYXez
It seems like our best bet is to go along with Shafira's plan. It's not like it's a bad one.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN LOOK BACK TOWARD SHAFIRA'S OFFICE WITH PANICKED EXPRESSIONS AS THE SOUND OF BROKEN GLASS CAN BE HEARD.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVA3TkvhpR
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUftBoXu6cn
Let's go!
Panel 6.
JAADEN AND TO̅MI ARRIVE BACK AT SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEAST ATTACKS SHAFIRA TRYING TO STEAL THE SAPPHIRE.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKJ9BqBqD2
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIaYKwPEwkY
Ms. Sarkis, duck down.
Panel 7.
SHAFIRA DUCKS, TO̅MI AIMS HER HAND AT THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS AND SHOOTS FIREBALLS AT THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA5UPYIxHQZ
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDZcJSnK7C
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGF4I91E9I
They're sure to follow wherever the sapphire goes. This could be a good time to find a place to lure the brine beasts.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyT8sCf3td
That's not a bad idea.
PAGE 25 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡECY5ybFMGZ
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8QSTDojGV
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYDpitxRRO
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmIdrhgUGH
Ugh, the last thing I want to do is talk!
Panel 3.
LYME HOLDS HER COMMUNICATOR OUT IN FRONT OF HER FACE AND BEGINS TO TALK TO THE PERSON ON THE OTHER END OF THE LINE.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlNpz3U35z
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ywpfJwduL
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVIFoOdBYD
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyABDy7Cro5
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtZpgbI1Au
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5g5RG5WTZ4
You're to remain on reconnaissance for now. New orders will be given as developments arise. Remember we are the key to your—!
Panel 4.
LYME STRIKES A SASSY POSE WITH AN IRRITATED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1NV3bKPTM2
You don't have to keep reminding me.
Panel 5.
LYME DEVELOPS A FURIOUS EXPRESSION AS SHE LOOKS AT THE COMMUNICATION DEVICE.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLL6KXUouxv
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4EwyUdyOT
Oh, we have an understanding alright!
