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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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dq0hyutGG
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuATQbO02YI
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ75kyUlGEKM
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAmiVCiSk2
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFCBIcB7UW
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHw01YMtnlo
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXqFMyZMT5
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8j3BSiQraG
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNvZcladGb
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlc393uEwjv
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2ExX76D9P
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVTdybzmkB
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnaqi8SOP0
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRGjb1RGkeN
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJN8pO0jfB
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYvoPVKEiv
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8s4mmAm0T0
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuoEfQ2lI8
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6it5AXnvWW
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUAGCpsS7J
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hb8iUVjud
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPVB6Dc4pw
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ub9cINm3a
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyVlYguhNl
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPhM6Z8j3a
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMegxFXD3q0
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyzLR3XADI
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3JO7FzQnzo
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1AXKN6OnL
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQcz8mFyg0
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQIaCHF2AH
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqb1dtCbNB7
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNLNlHmt20
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbcpeAkEJr
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2xqiF4lGc
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSGXPrsCJy
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuU4xy5CAuD
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa051jMgqLl
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2SsMmF0hU
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSSeM8KzE1
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHnsmMXqbW
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PzyZyRvoy
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmObELDSU0
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3knLFXyeK
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GjddG9yBj
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0guiYg2ad
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31qpzxPjNr
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbmh2kboym
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyY64NG80Dy
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmADwYcSNiS
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvr3twEZfr
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCdZba4VGm
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pjImpnJ1R
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOzW2HgTSCL
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>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnAWa6cls8
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0m3K1BkP8T
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLcOhq8raE
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVayc2pQxMy
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWHPSMR2UO
'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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45Gj2IrY5L
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJ6ybLt01e
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkipYfHlXaT
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUuzFX9ynz
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwaLEEbJAZ
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvssXIZvMeW
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJvvE9E562
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9Kv8ppUij
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhgNvp9r32f
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD675BHdIti
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHc7SA2Mzyz
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFbwNvQ5c9
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqdrw8crVC
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJk2l712j2
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsxyVRLa9R
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJu1idc7uQ
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrG3ptFpHz
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxl2z1Qnf4f
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62R4u9dVw3
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XxI1vPUud
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmoX92HP9Uc
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFtdnHbU7X
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYwrlCIfqU
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmU3k6NN5c
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbK2lKgGxh
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IBtUB12mi
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3j2HNJu6wq
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdxKn7srvZ
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYlXcWnOCk
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsRPMS9x88
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaI8beF7gKY
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzALhDp2NXx
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aZ6d9s10C
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcacmzlCGL
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpikeuoag1x
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
Panel 2.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1OLsQ6upxr
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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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP2A6I3wnDz
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1UChAdFWk
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.
Panel 3.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7HDxlUmXJ
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EXT. CITY CANALS - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN TAKE A BOAT RIDE THROUGH THE CANALS OF THE CITY.
Panel 4.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡys8AaDUCX8
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INT. SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK THROUGH A SUPERMARKET TOGETHER LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT PRODUCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtb3ruY9r2p
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjk6ZwwFqVX
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIuQ69K3ExQ
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOANSOdeis
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUmuFeytao
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzeWvoLFn9L
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WmlxSXdn2
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP467Cn09bL
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQH4e9Okkn
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfFca6CxlK5
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI6ZfiYS13Z
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMxIernp1F
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9z08NbgU5r
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWJpgNmnX1
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8KdBNWYkn
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4cxWc7Fss
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqz3cHXeR9
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NDr5yJBWj
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBdylwm5M6
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBHv1i7O1R
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40SULzvkkX
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8S0wnBsoe
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAl09vaYRnk
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEtClfSpgL
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTX2U91x9t3
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQP5xcBcFb5
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCCD16ObeM
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKsNwMPFrb
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOnm0e2E2N
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡisS7OLJL01
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXsQatqOoiL
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbSb7wmIp7
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwYynfSixn
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzh8qsfSxC
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqzsPwrQztF
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9icq9dkf7
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3F0iuUlqbn
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqOHgyHJ2L
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvoTANTCfb
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JJlvTTvfn
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2p0CUlJHts
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0viIioNLpU
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEGSmZZ97D
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNrfbzzphL
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaOag4wbdc
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7I2edTJQy
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVPwVal6Z1
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrw26rqVWYH
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡie5ld69sxW
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwspGS7nWi
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJ60zf4rMt
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPtGAut7TW
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeGHe2eVeC
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwGL2R95P5
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVu4W8hE3wE
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHvrdRCMRz
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPC0ImgbjW9
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TwKG4zda3
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zRtx15uAe
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyO1LmpRSwm
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoIfpOSFle
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡubQmLAAkSN
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXerQYOLNG2
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnneAE1yD6
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcT4TQrwR9
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFUgnF7yYK
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2slmJr8Tq
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDtOUucxgG
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmaXDY4PihN
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpipXUQQIzF
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uaSUzOvpK
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhvloHnA1N9
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0YaAZgwpR
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmI0BNOF5xY
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOZ7L8VV76
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMmhus0YTg
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRjTkfsxLz
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmG29HGMGnf
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkq3p8AMOL
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3w8D0TdV2E
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacjwEn0RQo
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCD5skanCDa
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdgGpvPtle
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLlxgAAS9x
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4rEkrLK7r
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgVkEv1oMHV
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqc1u0UxoZ
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5grooz3ZH2
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmTdCKDQtM
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAPFWwywVP
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHA4kS0WlBT
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSL6jnmkkR1
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNsx8c4yKlf
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyZe1UAlAL
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhOJODYdzg
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHheqnPga2
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTX6pYAKCw
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZshRSfyJgx
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajkzIZH27M
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqNERnklxw
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Gm4zV6ZW2
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBR5eVavccZ
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgS7XIKuENO
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfx9qmL3IIZ
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo72AGdCP53
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhk9JfkdH2h
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF0YxhF9Ld4
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sQB9R2nKT
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrjtRBO5u17
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 1.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8nrZso2jD
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCG8WEnbRh
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlnhZQvSiSg
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkRsn8XGwW
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dYEUiLF6Z
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3vHRFAbk4u
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopW1diDyoY
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjN2fdungHM
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAF1wh2fzej
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcx5HCpqZb
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8OEkrCq9Q
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiGOAEGUev
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNCYw0JSkC
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHbckDFYRII
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocGoW3fcBs
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwpzxjsRgc
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVZBIeD8sm
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiBKHTPRUV
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOosvpUn6Lk
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuuiUf4mGK
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsaQaXDFyJ
That's not a bad idea.
PAGE 25 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NuspazBtG
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4IR7oG41t
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquu5mbpidR
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWIBs43og3H
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9mhB2SQUvn
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSbhzbtxh5
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJM5pWbAjSY
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfGNjZJmg2A
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Qoerq90Rk
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuikz0g7Rz2
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOAsZH63RM
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)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPlaBFeNxf
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWr308bugro
Oh, we have an understanding alright!
