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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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwloHimhCY
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhntpv2f8Gz
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqnrAqzL0Y
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5pS7Q0uBX
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAEjFBbuwO
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4oBKho0T0
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMNvAlzxpb
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGNRMJTsWx
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfg9y6Rkg2
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgNu5B3jci
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡletP9Jg06P
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAXsaWLGiS
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QlcCdivh9
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMUASJMR16
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxMEG7uZtP
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu29r5uctea
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kGBcyMRc5
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaPviq5wsJO
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWZHUJxmll
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JRBzgrZlz
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINHosx64Ip
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzmJa1jDsxv
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTpa41U7ntC
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXOdeOAT8f
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2FImaJ176
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVUwhCyAYt
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDABJkYEUm
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMBuOz3OIG
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>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJS7dLUolv
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVSD9VkhST
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36GjCnRtCR
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVBH6PvpG8g
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ56o3faTN2c
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡauggjPiz8y
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQuWdxeBUQE
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTKhLFXXTH
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8v48IoginE
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62wSD7VBJD
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3gog6n1hCR
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa47tZfJZjy
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1vE4nJM6Iq
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8T0z1raT1
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMYPLTg47Tk
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDBYl1SH7x1
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡondQOwsVH1
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oFNLM5mfF
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfTXiHhGIh
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfEvc49coL
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCUyebNSB0
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROfqrrfaCW
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiLCqHopXR
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkY3fH3xeY
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGjZevOHtG
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKA2yHefET
Oh, yeah! Get dressed, we're going out!
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA GIVES A WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER THEIR BREAKFAST PASTRIES.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaIqhXC0LMX
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOP1IbTa7Nt
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWAQAEwZgd
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFB9iVMDeWL
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQIfXYgiUA
'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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYN9SuJ0D7f
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7PwflXcTQb
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOonmLHY1y
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmcWppq0i9
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGi8tHCLir6
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddJQ87Wz1Y
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MFhlb03Rs
Absolutely, coming right up!
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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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSj9w7TyNpt
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJm5wXHcFg
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3cOiQTLZpb
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbfj2BUppC
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTYp8c3JI2h
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT6oxtgEGaU
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OXrjLoVFd
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dXJRvy70O
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl0spEWKcnY
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHkoeAHjjy
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZZE9UqfRu
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2aO81AJtr
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTPf8tTFGj
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9AIcJ1uxT
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQaonjigKD
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw2Z2ACb2MQ
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04zbANnqoA
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnexPMk2WZ
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKy2XAXfo27
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPzaNjuukQ
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgN4bFSUdYO
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrXTId07sq
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzH9K2ugGbG
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ScYIVm3YR
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMC75MmsZtl
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmnlaVRYnw
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqmZza2GQV
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjr4aTbU4dk
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
Panel 2.334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoN2VkJLqfX
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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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3phQr9K2sk
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3npHuf83TX
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.
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INT. SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK THROUGH A SUPERMARKET TOGETHER LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT PRODUCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZv7jQ1R8T
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDEVsHdEjF
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3D6I31qg7
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9SDflQhjH
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrjAPagRmw
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3y9E0WRf9S
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvLFFho8Vx
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2JHJrGVWg
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAr0E0jT1m
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEvyHfaYXk
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVvWjmS3tU
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllp5h6Xb0Z
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfMPR5gHQo
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BAgQaRda9
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCUdniHAEe
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHnP52meRh
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5LeFTlpeV6
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvcgyWuEzk
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeJW67lYaMz
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxssb9SsmVB
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OSDXtXa7o
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡljJxeU5c6E
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJ61jyDUan
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2d0TIbTdsD
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXM7AEKi1ce
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtGFNa08D2
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoiNV7TkUro
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzeeyj4O0v
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRrzxOZShI
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnlHssOFYe
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQsNx1SEny
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6udZSZzIm
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvqr9aO0An
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ444uFSsekN
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8G0GK7HHrQ
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbR5CYrIzLF
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEcApYDbsq1
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgYjiYAfWKz
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3PXesRr2q
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLPGqs4NOg
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpNyzj8Cmb
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVsJcRKjOU3
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdigwvY9qa
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ20kfAm0hPs
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhysURH3WLQ
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6K8llBoUNZ
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdgr2KT8uSa
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gk2dhw0Xy
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VzdjccNc6
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0uOX6wdrD
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgdFbOkp4YV
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡersPc7CiM3
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpREtQnHS3c
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDZ3SuCpHL
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7r5Lb3yttA
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxr5UeH7KJ
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE51YcvWlh6
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡffwl8Rr7OX
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDHms2fDlS
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFFst8D7MQ
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡruSuDvAydY
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7tIo59yUR
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlsjnswyOb
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1npyLcIR5
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9gD8sGgsSm
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kEZOHYTRk
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKCpGr3ndi
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKbL9fXaV7
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZrf2VJ3j7
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKixbbJs1SZ
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9MgUu9Tbo
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUcJMZHUz8d
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYLT1VbgTly
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcRlegf3C0
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wVqMjioGq
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFnFS0994x
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFb5YQ2BPi
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwd7FHu8VbS
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFWJMawOeW
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcrHKuSzQG
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpB49hxyJyE
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1rUKa9yJgX
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bgLml0nJh
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE7QbF5Np2h
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGvZpKIrSu
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLQP2yyoxe
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKoY7VxvI4N
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEwwABqAja
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UGsYF53dW
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsjCvp5348
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FUjA9S9QQ
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ73bfyNXJgO
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3z22m5BuHR
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡboWUd5TMTn
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1f4XFFeYp
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkmsvUoVIG1
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGPP4ven69
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6isltlnDLa
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjkHh30fldm
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWUhpA7h85
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQdfKqeVUH
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYg8nkGSLqs
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcTjmKuuTZ
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi6g4hhZKfr
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmli09WMo4L
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5MXjw2aEXp
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrvxiiKz0I
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPY98nbKaDD
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfx54ECnYqc
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 1.334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrnP3Ouftk
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZhheFdCh2
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiaog7dPgkM
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNy1Mz296N
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgspB5LApxf
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Fvh2cJjno
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24T8m8Jgtf
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2h6wMKpGo
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7pT2OQxAi
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35dUILLBcx
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQ9uCR6jbP
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsohIktz4Bm
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTstW9nbqEO
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8KC93va1Y
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpjuUaZfDzs
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnqmPyzY18
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkTD4irJzg
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaH0lLlNEFt
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtsgfplhIC
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnRigGqgL9
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzd0gzOSBr
That's not a bad idea.
PAGE 25 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUiiWC8xDK
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFaRKDKvWq
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfNFQq04cy
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCGF1BvlsS
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmn7BC9Olvf
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhriIQY1Kzn
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SM10gWyVj
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmX0fD3cWz5
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMYsEviMUFm
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurVfw4IQo5
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5OdvoBDpPS
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)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJKFjTNkXN
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)334Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68w2lK06Nv
Oh, we have an understanding alright!
