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PAGE 1 (SIX PANELS)
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INT. AIRPORT BAGGAGE CLAIM - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI WALKS TO THE BAGGAGE CLAIM WHILE TALKING ON HER PHONE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDs3472oV1U
Come on, Mom, I've traveled enough to know how this works. Did you think you needed to check on me?
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRvhQUoi7p
What's the crime of me trying to make sure my little girl is safe and sound?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JYiyCbkBe
Has Dad made it home yet?
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡne7hAoUV0s
You know him. He's always at work. He'll be home soon though. I'll make sure to tell him that you asked about him.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI HOLDS HER STOMACH WHILE CHUCKLING AND TALKING ON THE PHONE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78HZGoFeqH
I wish that there was sunblock that would allow him to be here with me. I think it'd be funny to see him in swim trunks.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NUM58Skpd
Oh, that would be hilarious.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzaP1EhaBa
I know, right?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI GRABS HER LARGE TRAVEL BACKPACK FROM THE BAGGAGE CAROUSEL.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAQfetV1px
I just got my bag. I'm gonna head to the hotel.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4nwDxUlsw
Alright, please be careful. There's a lot of sun and a lot of water.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtiyF8IxBK
I will. I love you, Mom.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGib6dYAHDL
Love you too. Don't get into too much trouble.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI EXPRESSES AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6f6sLCrrf
Me, trouble? Wouldn't think of it. Talk later!
Panel 5.
IN THE AIRPORT PICK-UP AREA, TO̅MI FLAGS DOWN A CAB.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI TAKES A SEAT IN THE BACK OF THE CAB AND THE DRIVER LOOKS AT HER IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>) Where to miss?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRsF8FosP6a
I'm just looking to get further into town.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5w3hxBxnM
Right away.
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EXT. INNER TOWN - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI PAYS THE CAB DRIVER AS SHE EXITS THE CAB.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdxaIfdINSz
Thank you.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcbzTSZeNw
No problem. Enjoy yourself.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI TAKES A BROAD EXAMINATION OF THE TOWN ADMIRING THE ARCHITECTURE AND FAIR WEATHER.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFlcS98KaA
What a spectacular location! Let's see, where's the hotel?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HER PHONE AND SEES THAT SHE HAS LOW SERVICE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVf1RbMkn1
What? How did I lose service? You have got to be kidding me. This is all mom's fault. Her worrying jinxed me. I guess I'll have to ask someone for directions.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI NOTICES A YOUNG WOMAN IN HER EARLY 2OS WALKING BY AND AS POLITELY AS SHE CAN STOPS HER.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3biIftu7A
Excuse me, miss could you tell me where I can find the Oasis Hotel? I seem to have lost service.
Panel 5.
THE YOUNG WOMAN GLARES AT TO̅MI WITH AN IRRITATED EXPRESSION.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9AnIrHTMex
I am not a tour guide. Leave me be.
Panel 6.
WHILE THE YOUNG WOMAN LEAVES TO̅MI POUTS A LITTLE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn8df5zNjP3
Wow, that was rude. I suppose I'll have to ask someone else.
PAGE 3 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI SPOTS A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN AND AS POLITELY AS SHE CAN APPROACHES HER FOR A CONVERSATION.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4P5V7VQq9
Excuse me, miss, could you tell me where the Oasis Hotel is?
MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dYygvUNXC
Oh, yes. It's near the center of town. Just head east and you'll soon come across the blade sign.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI WAVES GOODBYE TO THE MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRd6KLUKNBf
Thank you very much!
MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIg36vDMPfR
You're welcome.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI CONTINUES DOWN THE PATHWAY WITH A JOVIAL EXPRESSION AS SHE OBSERVES THE TOWN.
Panel 4.
3/4 FRONT-FACING PANEL OF TO̅MI GLANCING DOWN AN ALLEY WITH A CURIOUS EXPRESSION AS COMMOTION HAS GATHERED HER ATTENTION.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN NO. 2: (<OFF PANEL ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPYnKVcHao
Hey, don't do that!
Panel 5.
OVER-THE-SHOULDER PANEL OF TO̅MI OBSERVING NOHA WHO IS BEING ACCOSTED BY A GROUP OF THUGS.
THUG NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxm2cFplWd
Noha, if there's anyone who should get to sample your food, you know it has to be us.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmx4oZ1KO6b
Stop it! Do you know how much it costs to produce this food? You need to pay just like everyone else!
Panel 6.
PANEL OF NOHA REACHING OUT TOWARD THUG NO.1 WITH A DESPERATE EXPRESSION AS HE DELIGHTFULLY TAKES A BITE OUT OF A SKEWER. THUG NO. 2 LEANS AGAINST THUG NO. 1 GRINNING AND POINTING AT NOHA.
THUG NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP10xbV5ry5
We pay with our good reviews, Noha, you know that. All the locals can't wait to get a helping of your slop when we tell them about it.
PAGE 4 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
NOHA LOOKS AT THUGS NO. 1 & NO. 2 WITH A DEFENSIVE EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg9EOfbLb9X
How dare you. Just because you're swine doesn't mean that my food drops in quality!
Panel 2.
THUG NO. 3 GRABS A SKEWER FROM NOHA'S CART WHILE NOHA LOOKS ON WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION.
THUG NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1XgXsqDd4
You wound us, Noha. I guess we'll just have to heal our souls with some more food.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt7REvaUsnD
Stop that! Someone help!
Panel 3.
THUG NO. 3 GRABS NOHA BY THE CHEEKS STOPPING HER FROM UTTERING ANOTHER WORD.
THUG NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAsaGP9MAN
You're starting to get on my nerves with your squawking, Noha. How about you just keep your mouth shut and let us eat in peace, yeah?
Panel 4.
TO̅MI FINDS A PLACE TO HIDE HER BAG.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi6iKauWc0K
So much for staying out of trouble. Sorry, Mom. However, the good thing is that no one has to know it was me. It's time to get rid of some garbage.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgonxCDqLx
Rallsesdailr.
Panel 5.
PANEL DISPLAYING TO̅MI CLOAKING HERSELF BY BENDING THE LIGHT AROUND HER.
PAGE 5 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI SNEAKS UP ON THUG NO. 1 AS HE'S LAUGHING TRIUMPHANTLY.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI PUNCHES THUG NO. 1 IN THE FACE WHILE STILL BEING CLOAKED.
Panel 3.
THUG NO. 1 FLIES BACK THROUGH THE AIR HITTING A WALL. NOHA AND THE OTHER THUGS ALL GAWK WITH SHOCKED EXPRESSIONS.
THUG NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7z4WNKIG3s
Jamba?! What the hell was that?
THUG NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5OFOsQpYe
It's one of the Brine Beasts! Get ready!
Panel 4.
THUGS NO. 2 AND NO. 3 BRANDISH THEIR KNIVES WHILE EXAMINING THE AREA.
THUG NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlsgaSWwMK
Hey, Louai, were the Brine Beasts ever this crafty?
LOUAI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9LdNNhpSo
Shut it, Qeb! Be on your guard!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI SNEAKS UP BEHIND LOUAI SHE STEPS ON A BOTTLECAP ALERTING LOUAI TO WHERE SHE IS.
PAGE 6 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
LOUAI PIVOTS, ATTEMPTS TO STAB TO̅MI AND TO̅MI DODGES THE ATTACK.
LOUAI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FBMKTDAjv
There you are!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI KNEES LOUAI IN THE STOMACH.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI THROWS LOUAI INTO A DUMPSTER.
Panel 4.
QEB WILDLY WAVES HIS KNIFE IN THE AIR RUNNING TO WHERE HE THINKS TO̅MI IS.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI RUNS TO THE WALL BEHIND HER, TAKES THREE STEPS, AND FLIPS OFF THE WALL.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI KICKS QEB IN THE BACK SENDING HIM FLYING FORWARD INTO THE WALL AND KNOCKING HIM OUT.
PAGE 7 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
NOHA LOOKS NERVOUSLY AROUND WITH HER LADLE IN HER HAND.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFwqkrR4WZ
H—hello?
Panel 2.
TO̅MI REAPPEARS IN FRONT OF NOHA SURPRISING HER.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59VWFUf2HS
Hey, hi, hello.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcuZsjegRNA
Ah!!!
Panel 3.
NOHA POUTS WHILE TO̅MI DEVELOPS A STIFLED EXPRESSION
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6c16JtEvas
That was not very funny, stranger.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bJrYdI8vV
I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI EXAMINES NOHA FOR ANY SIGNS OF INJURIES.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLAvjJGEag
Are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqHGuvtkv1
No, I'm unharmed thanks to you. Who are you?
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH NOHA.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62wq4ybULT
My name is To̅mi. Nice to meet you, Noha.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvHbtsQy7t
You know my name?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92zoEXTmt9
I overheard it.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19dXkBroR3
Well, it's nice to meet you too. Let's move on from here before someone gets the wrong idea, shall we?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlg4kUq9Rx
Yes, I think a change of scenery would be nice.
PAGE 8 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
IN ANOTHER LOCATION, TO̅MI STANDS BESIDE NOHA BEHIND HER CART.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8s1L9CeR4b
You're from the States?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNnYFaExoXZ
Yeah. I'm here visiting a friend. She's selling a family heirloom to a museum here and they're honoring her for it. I just came to give my support and hang out for a couple of days.
Panel 2.
NOHA LEANS IN CLOSE BESIDE TO̅MI TO WHISPER TO HER.
NOHA: (< WHISPERING ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGNIVox3aF
I didn't want to assume but you're a metahuman, aren't you?
TO̅MI: (< WHISPERING ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiz1ekFl5Sx
Yeah, I guess you could say that.
Panel 3.
NOHA DEVELOPS A CURIOUS EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTHAvcs3Vj
Oh, so you haven't come seeking glory in destroying the Brine Beasts.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFxL3HoPeN
No. I don't even know what a Brine Beast is.
Panel 4.
NOHA LOOKS UP TOWARD THE SKY WHILE TO̅MI ATTENTIVELY LISTENS TO HER.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YyuwqRSV3
They're monsters that have recently been appearing from the sea. No one knows for sure what manner of curse has been enacted on the town but they come in waves and disappear about as fast as they arrived. Many people believe that they're searching for something.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHlABpPgOx
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't intend to let those monsters hurt anyone but I didn't come here to resolve those issues.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCIyfd23p0
It is a job for the local authorities no doubt.
Panel 5.
NOHA OFFERS TO̅MI A PREMADE HAWASHI. TO̅MI GLANCES AT NOHA WITH A SLIGHTLY FLUSTERED EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnl3q4wP6IW
I believe I owe you a deal of gratitude for helping me in my time of need. Please try my Hawawshi on the house.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuaQG8BH9j
Oh, Noha, I couldn't do that. I helped you because you needed it. Please let me pay you.
Panel 6.
NOHA LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A DETERMINED EXPRESSION AND TO̅MI DEVELOPS AN EVEN MORE FLUSTERED EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajlp2aeYVz
That is nonsense and you offend me if you do not accept my cooking that I have offered free of charge.
PAGE 9 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
JUST THEN TO̅MI'S STOMACH GROWLS AND SHE LOOKS AT THE HAWASHI.
Panel 2.
NOHA WAVES THE SANDWICH ENTICINGLY AT TO̅MI.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI RELUCTANTLY TAKES THE HAWASHI FROM NOHA WITH A GRACIOUS EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJyhvECGYy
Thank you.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ISSjkSZ1d
No, thank you. Please, tell me what you think.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI TAKES A BITE OF HER HAWASHI SANDWICH AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY GRINS AT NOHA. NOHA CHEERFULLY SMILES AT TO̅MI.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmb2fOsanx
That. Is. Amazing.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaj0xkP7QBC
Thank you. I have hopes of opening my own restaurant one day. I grow all my own produce and I only buy local meats.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCD6KK3X0r4
If you keep cooking like this, I'd fly back every month to get one of your Hawashis.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbDWPlIECP
Thank you, that means a lot.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HER PHONE AND DEVELOPS A SHOCKED EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLR5wgOveQ
Sorry, to eat and run but I really have to get going.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0W6ZflDPFy
It's no problem at all. I hope that you'll come back again.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2ltb5JnCs
Nothing in the world'll stop me from getting another one of your Hawashis!
Panel 6.
OVER THE SHOULDER PANEL FROM NOHA'S PERSPECTIVE WATCHING TO̅MI LEAVE. TO̅MI WAVES GOODBYE TO NOHA AND NOHA DOES THE SAME.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDNrM2VNu2
I'll see you around, Noha!
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJ57f84kzm
See you, To̅mi!
PAGE 10 (SEVEN PANELS)
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INT. OASIS HOTEL - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI ARRIVES IN THE LOBBY OF THE OASIS HOTEL AND EXAMINES THE LOBBY FOR SIGNS OF HER FRIEND.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGgXWkT8ti
Hopefully, I'm not too late. That little detour took longer than I expected.
JAADEN: (OFF-PANEL BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMt0HkHLuW
To̅mi!
Panel 2.
JADEEN APPROACHES TO̅MI WITH A WARM SMILE AND WAVES AT TO̅MI.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjiGu3CZVv
Look at you, To̅mi! You look amazing.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjelWz1nu2H
Hey, thanks. You look good too.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN HUG EACH OTHER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlfKuZ1UP0
I was beginning to think that you had gotten lost.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVF27TsBNF
I had a small detour before coming over. You know me; I'm finding fun around every corner.
Panel 4.
JAADEN POINTS AT TO̅MI WITH A PLAYFULLY SASSY GESTURE. TO̅MI SHRUGS HER SHOULDERS IN A CONFIDENT GESTURE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHkt3tm8qz
I still can't believe after all this time, you're still a magnet for trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BCdIELbQM
Believe me, I get sick of the song and dance, too. I'm just so goshdarn good at it.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI GLANCES TOWARD THE FRONT DESK OF THE HOTEL AND JAADEN PUTS A HAND ON TO̅MI'S SHOULDER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdvgRE7IeE
I guess we better get checked in.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSEYEy61y3
Oh, actually, we won't be staying here.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI DEVELOPS A PUZZLED EXPRESSION AND JAADEN PUTS A HAND ON HER CHEST IN A CONFIDENT MANNER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTONBjuZxVL
Oh, where are we staying then?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyNvVptEMu
Not to worry. My family owns a flat here in town that we'll be staying at. It's not as fancy as a hotel but it's still pretty nice.
Panel 7.
JAADEN DEVELOPS A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION WHILE TO̅MI DEVELOPS A TROUBLED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjEpGZogt7
However, I was thinking that we could do some kitesurfing for a little while. This place has a nice sale on wetsuits and I couldn't let you spend money on the price-gouged ones at the local stores.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8jRdeZROli
Oh, kitesurfing. Yeah, about that—!
PAGE 11 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH A RETROSPECTIVE EXPRESSION. TO̅MI AGAIN LOOKS AWAY WITH A TROUBLED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWoTJqOtyHx
Oh, that's right. It's been a long time since you went kitesurfing. Don't worry, I can teach you the basics again and I'm sure it'll be like riding a bike.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1RJ51G5Io5
That's not really it either.
Panel 2.
JAADEN PATS HER HEAD SIGNALLING HER REMEMBRANCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PLBdA0c9n
Oh, yeah. How did I forget about that? I'm sorry, To̅mi.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgReP1pRcwB
No, don't be. I can't be out there for too long but I'll rip a few waves!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN HIGH-FIVE ONE ANOTHER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHnqx4YNIB
That's my girl. Come on, let's get some suits.
Panel 4.246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFbJlsLHTLR
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIWYHKHINk
INT. JAADEN'S FLAT - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN HAVING CHANGED INTO THEIR WETSUITS, PACK DIFFERENT ESSENTIALS IN THEIR BEACH BAGS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICiDSkGaoi
So, how was the flight?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsagUhseEDe
It went by a lot quicker than I thought it would.
Panel 5.
JAADEN HOLDS OUT HER ARM TOWARD TO̅MI AND TO̅MI CHUCKLES AT JAADEN.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrsi5XWvhVK
I'm unsure what you would call it but are you thirsty?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4kFMCOAmB
No, but thank you. That's very considerate. I tend to not drink unless I absolutely have to. Keeps the desires at bay.
Panel 6.
JAADEN APPLIES SUNSCREEN TO HER ARMS WHILE TO̅MI APPLIES SUNSCREEN TO HER LEGS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4atAo7K2Zm
I honestly had forgotten that you half vampire believe it or not. It's just that you don't seem like it, you know?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAdVYM53WW
Yeah, the theatric portrayals of vampires in pop culture contribute a lot to what the perception is. I've never once hissed at anyone or sparkled in the sunlight.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HERSELF IN A MIRROR. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH AN AMUSED EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0zhzOfolQ
I'm surprised they had my color.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQzxsb6INU
Don't worry, To̅mi, that color looks really good on you.
PAGE 12 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT JAADEN WITH AN EMBARRASSED EXPRESSION AND JAADEN BURSTS WITH LAUGHTER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwQNVmZhMX
What are you implying, Jaaden? I was just making sure that it fits!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5FlBIJr0Z
Careful, you might hypnotize yourself and we'll never make it to the beach.
Panel 2.
JAADEN GRABS SOME KEYS FROM A BOWL WHILE TO̅MI GRABS HER BEACH BAG.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJNR7lAYZmw
What's the rush? Don't we have the rest of the night?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahRno1amMf
I'm meeting a friend of mine at a fancy restaurant later. She's treating me to dinner to celebrate this donation transaction going through.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lWz2RmT6y
Wow, you're in the big leagues with this donation, huh?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoF2VyncGJa
It's a bigger deal than I would have ever thought. The Xesyn Sapphire has a great deal of history behind it or at least that's what everyone is telling me.
Panel 3.
JAADEN AND TO̅MI WALK DOWN THE HALLWAY LEAVING THE FLAT.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zHN6Dv8HS
Interesting. I would love to hear more about it later if you wouldn't mind.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7isqcbjBr
Absolutely, but right now, we've got a date at the beach. Let's go show those waves who's boss.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTVSgdgHZP
Let's do it!
Panel 4.246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRgaCBnJOu
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIkncdRYYO
EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK FROM THE LOCAL FESTIVITIES TO A WINDBOARD RENTAL SHOP.
Panel 5.
AFTER GETTING TWO BOARDS TO̅MI AND JAADEN START INTO THE WATER.
Panel 6.
WHILE PADDLING OUT TO̅MI AND JAADEN ENCOUNTER SOME OTHER SURFERS.
MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0rUvRmpvj
Are you ladies enjoying the waves? They're especially exquisite today.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7CXBj4VoFZ
Waiting for the wind to pick up.
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 1: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIxFXni5O6S
Oh, yeah, that's when the real fun starts.
Panel 7.
THERE'S A HUGE GUST OF WIND THAT EVERYONE OBSERVES.
MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4m1JvEjAd
Oh, yeah. That's what I'm talking about! Let's get it!
Panel 8.
MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1 GETS MOMENTUM ON HIS BOARD FROM THE WIND BLOWING AND PERFORMS A ONEHANDED CHACHOO.
PAGE 13 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI HAVING OBSERVED THE TRICK LOOKS AWESTRUCK. FEMALE WINDSUFER NO. 2 SHURGS WITH A MATTER-OF-FACT GESTURE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBZThgFCvP
No way! How'd he do that and make it look so easy?
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKiATCV6pV
Killian's on a whole other level. I'm sure he'd live in the water if he could.
Panel 2.
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 1 GETS MOMENTUM ON HER BOARD AND PERFORMS A SPEED LOOP.
Panel 3.
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2 PERFORMS A LOLLIPOP DIABLO 540.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT JAADEN WITH AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A SUPPORTIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOOCArr0Ofx
Feeling a bit inadequate out here.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv76XMebp78
Well, you don't windsurf every day. Just try some tricks that I taught you the last time you were here.
Panel 5.
JAADEN GETS SOME MOMENTUM AND PERFORMS A FLAKA.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI GRIPS THE SAIL OF HER WINDBOARD WITH A NERVOUS EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJezNS1u7E
I hardly remember anything that Jaaden taught me the last time. However, if I'm gonna be out here, I suppose I better do something.
PAGE 14 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI GETS SOME MOMENTUM ON HER WINDBOARD AND PERFORMS A CHOP HOP.
Panel 2.
JAADEN AND FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2 CHEER FOR TO̅MI.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2o69DcW8j1
Alright, To̅mi!
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcpOhISEhYi
Show those waves who's boss!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI AND THE REST OF THE SURFERS WATCH AS MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1 PERFORMS A MEEV.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI, JAADEN, AND THE WINDSURFERS CONTINUE ENJOYING THE WAVES.
Panel 5.246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyxx5Ka2j8V
CUT TO: LATER, EL GOUNA, EGYPT246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAHHJQQmvg
EXT. BEACHFRONT DINER - EARLY NIGHT
TO̅MI AND JAADEN SIT AT A TABLE IN A BEACHFRONT DINING AREA.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4XCYScNQb
The sunset is beautiful.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLhx34qEhjn
You can't beat beachfront dining. Fresh air, a beautiful view, and above all else, they have top-notch staff.
Panel 6.
JAADEN WAVES AT A WAITER WHO WALKS BY AND HE WAVES BACK.
Panel 7.
A FEW SECONDS LATER, A YOUNG GIRL AND A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN ARRIVE AT THE TABLE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡja2k9hgqDh
Hey, Yasmeen, thank you for doing this for me. It means a lot.
YASMEEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0fKwnPUzi
It's my pleasure.
Panel 8.
TO̅MI AND YASMEEN SHAKE HANDS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
YASMEEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqiQwTj25e
Hello, I'm Yasmeen. You must be To̅mi. Jaaden told me tons about you. How are you enjoying El Gouna?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMwJzyxdTzU
It's been a blast so far. It's very nice to meet you.
PAGE 15 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN GESTURES TO YASMEEN'S AUNT, SHAFIRA SARKIS, WITH AN INTRODUCING HAND.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVbYadT8EVo
And this is her aunt, Shafira Sarkis. She's a museum curator and is the person who approached me about buying the sapphire.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LEANS OVER TO JAADEN TO WHISPER TO HER.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzjxFPC5Y6
Do you think we should have changed first? It kind of feels like we're in a business meeting with how formally they're dressed.
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5UhlIXLjO
Well, to be honest, I didn't know we were meeting with her either so it was a surprise for the both of us.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI SHAKES SHAFIRA SARKIS' HAND.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37FAYVs0FF
It's very nice to meet you, Ms. Sarkis.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqEoYl3xXc
Please, there's no need to be so formal here. You ladies are young, you're trying to enjoy life. I understand your disposition completely. I hope you don't mind my uninvited appearance, Jaaden.
Panel 4.
JAADEN WAVES HER HANDS SIGNALLING THAT SHE'S NOT OFFENDED.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzqwP1hPqyT
No, ma'am. Not at all.
Panel 5.
SHAFIRA LEANS BACK IN HER CHAIR WITH A PLEASED EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkiFI3gsKI
I just wanted to give you my thanks for making such an important decision, a lot of people could learn from your example.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT SHAFIRA WITH AN INQUISITIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjfXcx0WQ7
So, Shafira, what's so special about the Xesyn Sapphire?
PAGE 16 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
FRONT-FACING PANEL OF SHAFIRA HOLDING HER GLASS OF WATER WITH A LECTURING AND EXPLANITORY GESTURE.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuroJ0NPzfE
The Xesyn Sapphire has a great deal of mythology behind it. Legend has it that the Deity known as Xesyn would in times of great strife find proud warriors to harbor her sapphire in her name. The Sapphire would grant them eternal life as long as it was in their possession but Xesyn, as an agent of chaos, would make others aware of the presence of the Sapphire leading to many attempting by force or subterfuge to obtain it.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI GLANCES AT JAADEN WITH A CURIOUS EXPRESSION. JAADEN REMENICES THE INFORMATION SHE'S BEEN TOLD WITH A THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzoTXhpQVv
Hey, Jaaden, how did your great-grandfather get ahold of the Sapphire in the first place?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
From what I was always told, he snuck on a Corsair ship to free some of his fellow soldiers who had been captured, and when he left the ship he had the sapphire with him.
Panel 3.
SHAFIRA TALKS WITH HER HANDS AS SHE GIVES MORE INFORMATION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacZw88Ek5n
I know this sounds crazy but we believe he knew more about the sapphire than he ever led on. The jewel has an iron casing; iron throughout the ages has been known for its perceived connection to physical power, aggression, growth, dependence, and protection. Said to be the most human of the metals I believe that it might have been a tactile response.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT SHAFIRA WITH A CONFUSED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXmsSnSp1f
So, he used iron to hide the influence of the sapphire.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqn2Kz9KnP
That's what I think. We also have instruments now that can measure and identify what could be the cause of these possible phenomena. I'm interested in seeing what really is happening.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI'S ATTENTION, ALONG WITH THE OTHERS AT HER TABLE, SNAPS TOWARD THE BEACH AS CHAOS ERUPTS, SCREAMS OF TERROR FILL THE AIR.
PAGE 17 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
BEACHGOERS RUN INLAND AS BRINE BEASTS BEGIN TO EMERGE FROM THE SEA.
BEACHGOER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWuAAYA1rp
Brine Beasts! Brine Beasts! Someone call the police!
BEACHGOER NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3HMqJullY
Everybody run for your lives!
BEACHGOER NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5St2UdlaN8
Run! Run!
Panel 2.
MULTIPLE BEACHGOERS ARE ATTACKED AND KILLED BY THE VARIOUS BRINE BEASTS.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI OBSERVES THE PANIC AMONG THE ATTENDEES OF THE BEACHFRONT DINER AS THE BRINE BEAST PROCEED INLAND.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjFAPe1hyf
Those monsters are invading too quickly. There has to be some kind of buffer so that the local authorities have time to get here.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI TURNS TO FACE JAADEN WHO HAS A PANICKY EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvdheQj8TV
There are so many of them! There have never been this many at one time!
Panel 5.
TO̅MI TAKES JAADEN ASIDE.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYQScMEE90
Do you think you can get these people moving?
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaP8N6SDJuC
I mean, I guess. What're you gonna do?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXenaGomhUA
I can hold those things off until the police get here.
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleS1gnObup
You can't fight all of them at one time!
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8DHUfoWum
I just have to keep them busy. Trust me, I can take 'em.
Panel 6.
SMALL PANEL SHOWING JAADEN PONDERING THE SITUATION.
Panel 7.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A DETERMINED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvpPax8z6o
Alright, go on. I got this!
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqzo0dzdnj
Sweet!
PAGE 18 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI SNEAKS AWAY TO A HIDDEN PLACE AS JAADEN BEGINS TO SHOO PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE BEACHFRONT DINER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0A3ZeCG0y
Hey, what are you guys all standing around for? Don't you see all those monsters? If they get here and you're still here, you won't stand a chance, move it!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI FINDS A PLACE TO HIDE AND CLOAKS HERSELF.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxazI6TsfvT
Alright, To̅mi, you got this! All you have to do is keep them busy!
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDDCH3GXSi
Rallsesdailr!
Panel 3.
A WOMAN RUNNING AND CARRYING HER DAUGHTER TRIPS AS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 1 CHASES HER.
Panel 4.
WOMAN NO. 1 FLINCHES AND HOLDS HER DAUGHTER CLOSE AS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 1 RAISES HIS SWORD IN THE AIR.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE AIR, WHILE STILL CLOAKED, AND KICKS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 1 IN THE CHEST SENDING HIM FLYING BACK TOWARDS THE SEA.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI REVEALS HERSELF AND OFFERS HER HAND TO THE WOMAN.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI POINTS INLAND AFTER HELPING WOMAN NO. 1 AND HER DAUGHTER TO THEIR FEET.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCuzbpjfxE
Hurry toward safety!
WOMAN NO. 1: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5c4n5Taeo
Thank you!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI STANDS HER GROUND AS THE BRINE BEASTS ARE NOW FOCUSED ON HER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJTrWFfLLJF
Alright, flotsam feinds, you don't get any further than this!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI SLIPS THE PINSER OF CRABFOLK NO. 1 AS IT ATTEMPTS TO PUNCH HER.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI UPPERCUTS CRABFOLK NO. 1 AND IT FLIES BACK THROUGH THE AIR.
Panel 4.
UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 LUNGES AT TO̅MI ATTEMPTING TO STAB HER WITH HIS SHORT SWORD.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SIDESTEPS THE ATTACK AND ELBOWS THE UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 IN THE FACE.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI USES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 AS A SHIELD AS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 3 ATTEMPTS TO STRIKE HER WITH HIS AXE
PAGE 20 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI TRIPS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 SUBSEQUENTLY DISARMING UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 3.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI KICKS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 3 IN THE LEFT LEG AT THE KNEE BREAKING IT.
Panel 3.
A TRANSITIONAL PANEL OF TO̅MI MANEUVERING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED STRIKING OR DODGING THE DIFFERENT BRINE BEASTS THAT SHE ENCOUNTERS.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI PUNCHES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 IN THE CHEST AND HE SLAMS TO THE GROUND.
Panel 5.
UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 THROWS SOME SAND IN TO̅MI'S FACE AND SHE RECOILS IN PAIN.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEALWlsXns
Argh! I guess I shouldn't be surprised that a pirate is fighting dirty!
PAGE 21 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI DODGES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 BY LISTENING TO THE SOUND OF HIS SWORD AS HE ATTEMPTS TO SLASH HER.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nEydEto46
The sand stings and it almost feels like there's an infinite abundance of it but I can't let it debilitate me or else things will get a lot worse.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI PUNCHES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 IN HALF.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI RUBS HER EYES TO GET THE SAND OUT AND HEARS HISSING BEHIND HER.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI IS BITTEN ON THE ARM BY CROC-CREEP NO. 1 WHICH AMBUSHES HER FROM BEHIND.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv0SXg3Ej6S
I was too slow but fighting all these monsters was hard enough when I could see. I guess there are risks with everything.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI GRABS CROC CREEP NO. 1 BY THE FACE, SHOCKS IT, AND KILLS IT.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ29HIXmrDeD
Lairhdlailr!
Panel 6.
TO̅MI DARTS OUT OF THE WAY AS CRABFOLK NO. 2 ATTEMPTS TO GRAB HER WITH ITS PINCER.
PAGE 22 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI TAKES A SECOND TO REST AND HER HEALING FACTOR KICKS IN.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BqieW7sXT
I'm slow after spending all that time in the water but I can still take these guys. The real question is, where are the cops? Are they just slow in every country?
Panel 2.
TO̅MI BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF AS LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARRIVE AND BEGIN TO FIGHT OFF THE BRINE BEASTS USING CONVENTIONAL FIREARMS.
Panel 3.
WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING THE ADVANTAGE OF RANGED ATTACKS, THE BRINE BEASTS BEGIN AN UNEXPECTED RETREAT BACK INTO THE SEA.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGb0BpADzMK
Oh no you don't! At least one of you is going to answer for what you've done! No more mysteries!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI PICKS UP THE SPEAR OF ONE OF THE UNDEAD PIRATES.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI THROWS THE SPEAR AT UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5. THE SPEAR STABS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5 THROUGH THE PELVIC BONE AND STICKS INTO THE GROUND IN FRONT OF HIM LOCKING HIM IN PLACE.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI FIST PUMPS CELEBRATING HER SUCCESS.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8GtATAWqf
Yes!
PAGE 23 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI LOOKS SURPRISED AS ONE OF THE POLICE OFFICERS GRABS HER BY THE ARM.
POLICE OFFICER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8dWhEkhrJ
What are you doing here?! Who are you?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ISEnWCEQk
Uh-oh!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI SNATCHES AWAY FROM POLICE OFFICER NO. 1.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYW1xsYGaky
Sorry, I don't have any answers for ya!
POLICE OFFICER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNS7haGYB2a
Stop!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI USES HER SUPERSPEED TO FLEE FROM THE BEACH AND POLICE OFFICER NO. 1 FALLS TO THE GROUND AS HE ATTEMPTS TO CATCH HER.
Panel 4.
THE REST OF THE OFFICERS WALK OVER TO UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5 WHICH IS STRUGGLING TO FREE ITSELF.
POLICE OFFICER NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡziMF0H87oH
Whoever she was, she's done us a huge favor! We've finally got one of the bastards!
Panel 5.
DETECTIVE NO. 1 GLARES WITH A DISGUSTED EXPRESSION AT UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5. POLICE OFFICER NO. 3 SALUTES DETECTIVE NO. 1.
DETECTIVE NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGaw3LKxFxt
I want this abomination contained and transferred to H.Q.
POLICE OFFICER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpX6Bq6UDc
Yes, sir!
Panel 6.
THE POLICE OFFICERS WORK ON BINDING UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5 FOR EASIER TRANSPORT.
PAGE 24 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI REGROUPS WITH JAADEN WHO WAS WATCHING THE EVENTS FROM A PAVILION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxP2Qf50OMU
You're amazing you know that? Maybe a little crazy but still amazing.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LOOKS BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WITH DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION. JAADEN GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH A CONCERNED AND SUPPORTIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwomJVAqEWA
Maybe not amazing enough. I didn't get any answers out of that pirate.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBCtwrz84E
Not your monkey, not your circus. You were able to hold off a small monstrous army by yourself and that's amazing in my book!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI SMILES CHEERFULLY AT JAADEN AND JAADEN PATS TO̅MI ON THE SHOULDER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0Wh8TOavc
...Okay, I guess I should take a little credit.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9myV8aqS8K
That's what I was saying. Come on, let's head home for the night. I feel like tomorrow is going to be a long day.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI SUDDENLY GETS THE SENSATION THAT SHE'S BEING WATCHED.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SCANS THE AREA AND JAADEN GLANCES AT HER WITH AN AMUSED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bJsm1MtKI
Is something wrong?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzcku6UIdkP
Maybe, I'm just a bit rattled. I had a crazy feeling like someone was watching me.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXexzVEB6sK
It's hard for the boys to control their eyes. Peeling their gaze off of you must be like waking up from a good dream.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKBQlqUsCM
I'm serious, Jaaden.
Panel 6.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A CONCERNED EXPRESSION AND TO̅MI RELENTS HER SCAN.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2B1UvL227
You think it's another fight incoming?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHh8f9DmMyy
I don't think so. Maybe it's just all in my head. We should head back.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN CONTINUE TO JAADEN'S FLAT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡivMyA1YZ5W
If someone was watching you, they probably thought twice. After all, they'd have to be crazy to pick a fight with you.
Panel 8.
THE GIRL THAT TO̅MI ASKED FOR DIRECTIONS EARLIER SUDDENLY PEEKS OUT FROM AROUND A CORNER CONTINUING TO OBSERVE TO̅MI.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (THINKING BALLOON)246Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbJWuaQVgd
She's going to give me trouble, I can tell.
