
PAGE 1 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAPpFOklaRO1
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAKSSWPRyQ9J
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANASWAAaf8e8a
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAhJyS58ZCZa
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAyRNdcnWsgd
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANA84T1wFLuqs
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAM7zjSTfPHv
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAxoeWtDrKXd
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAvaYgsD1sEZ
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAndRb6LDUhA
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAYMbCfvyUt8
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAQrJiUig3EA
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAPAlBsaOJ0W
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAWgVAfpZyan
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAASwbWAM0bA
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAjO7jQ3wXyw
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAYBU6eS3leC
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANA2tqjPY42w2
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAlSqFYLa2sr
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAZVEgAaQeD1
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAnEXHKmcWoW
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANA10izz7w7Ps
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANARsariT75WS
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAyZgpYkKwuI
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAzsjZn04z0H
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANA5OLCqVYCcR
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANARmh1jDdC36
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAEUXVPBrSWa
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAXxfL63bPOg
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAviZxXE4tvG
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>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAPw5FHA42sE
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANAuqOKrgcFBQ
You're lucky that I like you, Hassan.
PAGE 5 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAvVzcI1nLPu
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAVxdcwSRuLx
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAP2ltsaAAp7
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA7mmMeek4wo
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANASV8GAbTMfP
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAliYEAdDWDf
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAfkaDFqdc3K
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMzKDlXDopR
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAfmvSUWF8h4
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAQZ2ChKpyAp
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA2WZqMBNaLu
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA1I0Gy3p9K4
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAnIh93aUIYQ
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAH9uwyzrdjM
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAeUsMcTFNr7
Anytime.
PAGE 6 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAgbOji0trGu
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAUjhsTMBAwn
INT. JAADEN'S FLAT - MORNING
TO̅MI WAKES UP IN HER BED AND STRETCHES.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAQXPTHPIzc8
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA6Lr6z2GRSj
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA598jiqlbz3
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAQVWI48EIKO
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANApNTHpjI6Ul
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAJl1DHWieIy
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAIXs3UeNppL
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAmoKhUZMKGI
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAl9peTMp6B1
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAlPgzT2lMeC
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAZWQ5DLIfBb
Oh, yeah! Get dressed, we're going out!
PAGE 7 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAKU2TmrNcXf
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAeCmn8lK3Rj
EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA GIVES A WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER THEIR BREAKFAST PASTRIES.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANApVxTXLsaw2
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)369Please respect copyright.PENANA0psK9sL4XL
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAeyNNT4Mc4D
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA755g5MARHx
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA4sErpynoVm
'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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAvJAKQB3xCf
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANABABko9g7tI
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAYwppURYTan
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA3zjDYvFOs8
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA9l12lvZSdA
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAOtO2YC3FK1
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAaOC7qdG2CR
Absolutely, coming right up!
PAGE 8 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAqLWMUoV4qj
CUT TO: A SHORT WHILE LATER; EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAB3Dt9czf7m
EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA SERVES TO̅MI AND JAADEN THEIR BREAKFAST AT A MAKESHIFT TABLE SHE HAS PREPARED.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANADLHeMn3jrT
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANALGJXYUbNCs
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAvqXRtyNzIb
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAxBp6QsCdr1
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAnLwJ3vz5et
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAa5wYsIkZXC
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMXg5hl3GOj
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAueutwhYBIo
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAqzZhyElO5x
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA5S0RqjHorE
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAL83Ji4b7HO
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAz79Sc00Mmt
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA8mw6j8ZqlI
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAzCqgBYgmSf
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAXSZDafv1Cx
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAHVZTu58UDF
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANADMmCmBLD4x
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAOuA5Px91Xf
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAtHOqpRTKrQ
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAs94CaF27Qv
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAXyLpZ0gGla
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAV11lZFUeCp
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANApDSPyk5lnn
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAk6nQSFlfCj
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAV19IDzJepS
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANALOvurs50Lg
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANASTtRKMHBo4
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAjnvUHHjuYS
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
Panel 2.369Please respect copyright.PENANAoYayWigWBX
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAatOPTniMxQ
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA8qDBHTDuJA
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAD1mRrXyW2s
Couldn't have done it without you. Nice assist!
PAGE 11 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANA6vYdMigfqx
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANApQvayLOaSY
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 3.369Please respect copyright.PENANA0WqrnbTRZO
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAF3dWAPPq3y
EXT. CITY CANALS - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN TAKE A BOAT RIDE THROUGH THE CANALS OF THE CITY.
Panel 4.369Please respect copyright.PENANAYMwUmtadzG
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGPYT369Please respect copyright.PENANAGDsMwBzvY0
INT. SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK THROUGH A SUPERMARKET TOGETHER LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT PRODUCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA2WejlggyOc
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAgyO6YmXQAW
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAqfU2K0I2kQ
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAcqfcN3OZLr
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAXlP7GHrWDS
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAgZYWNK3n62
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAy9Da7Q4Xn4
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAocUwWO9TsD
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAb1TUZLrzCI
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANABE0DvOQtYN
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAiHfpyTZiOz
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANABVaFtEjNxm
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANActNap3cyCa
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAopYqH3XMYG
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAugUvBJgvAN
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAT9B9HpjKH6
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA5NSs4HSSy2
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAOdvhiCr0qm
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMHlnmJbKvK
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAigItKMkeSF
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAcLHUqYzEYp
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAGKqepBaPzR
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAUkFZebvwem
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAclE5OYHTgb
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANApHS77bcPcl
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMeoGABnDF5
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANARXvzqHGyPv
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMtIakbTETf
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA7dsYN8rfP0
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANARvuMcpKwK8
Oh, it's no biggie.
Panel 5.369Please respect copyright.PENANAEP5wf483Md
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANA3MqejgfyF9
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA7NcJAxgD5a
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANASpnDsOhkHA
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA8TiM96t8Ip
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAGzCrTG45Vx
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAzGBtw36vgc
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAipxOllLAMo
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA7fsgkTFYOi
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA03ESbiZXWA
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAD0rx61x5Pl
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAknhHv8VTXh
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA5a6cjQ2VvQ
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAjqEzdXmXh7
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAusljUmIam9
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAbpxkdiSllf
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA91tpgIu3ov
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA0FHhTUtm4j
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAZRmgmQqjQM
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAqmXbmAQe1n
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAgHx2EbQbQW
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAUR7NCUbQjq
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA0YM5VUKNfp
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANADBNl7gbmb1
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAzBeKSNKTnv
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA8kT3Lh4H84
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAoHFf6I1nOy
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAVNklRI2iiZ
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAlHggZZO8hQ
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA8eTnvlJk0f
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA9cR13LryaQ
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANANrPN5TYEVK
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANApnMfXqm7Hy
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAyWN23P3Jy3
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAAscksLx5B3
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAojW89OFTaL
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA4BSGvJI6oV
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA56ln6ufmRA
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAmY5o0A4iEu
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAsykM9Pbv1b
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAgijYnBkWnW
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANANevwGyUu7d
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAWnp1r35fpM
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAKcp5qBmMro
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA9aRMOSFTcV
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAd6VYK5soX3
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAqeTsrL1gnr
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAlj0WjRaSDz
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAAeRa3QDqb1
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAZc1HJPoQoY
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAraUhmWMo7u
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA03y1AIcbPw
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA7rXHVjgvjI
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMELTofIr5r
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAdxkaHAePCS
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAYvTvg6aqxW
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANABv4mxA1m2F
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAFMYIoPg3Ly
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAYPNxekO44o
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANALa4pPVjzBg
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAIQyuSMmsss
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAlDi25q6TFR
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAylJIP48gUE
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAjETpmqvWtj
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA8mCILLE6rA
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAgrDjhibpaw
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA1IsU82z7aR
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAHopbe5cWLQ
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAr8u13JRQpM
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAhIPd2MYb1h
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANABDtgJ9SNmI
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAQhig8ZwbjT
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA33dabk4RZ1
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA88dy9e5aaw
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAD4WFaL3Em4
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.
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Panel 1.
LYME STANDS OVER TO̅MI WITH A HAUGHTY EXPRESSION WHILE TO̅MI LOOKS UP AT LYME WITH AN UNCOMFORTABLE EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAj6IBKzbs3R
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAMwSFScH914
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA5p4nEA7hwb
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANANSt6MG9ZCc
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAyP24qwR26E
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAxfjNwo0YWY
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.
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Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAWA3XwfUjZR
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAb3gNDFCHnJ
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANARraRC7QxoS
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANACVySrdyy3O
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAyVs2Lq94Cp
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAZJttbZaOEr
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANATu6lc105vr
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAOX2pDIHliJ
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAfJKPmEL6lj
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA9yUEUsqX8o
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANApaUsWy17R3
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAy8ymRSRpem
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANASSokCD8Cfx
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAnuuj1bXK6W
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAK0vZwjXg4a
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANASjYs7KQvL7
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA02agG5jAlr
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA3oOx8WLBui
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAsZdov0IyEh
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAGtahktjN28
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAn4yKTv71P2
That's not a bad idea.
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Panel 1.369Please respect copyright.PENANAzOkm472QFf
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT369Please respect copyright.PENANAj8nrJGcLNx
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANADvrybGlV2Z
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANASLwEN762J4
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANAuD76u654xY
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAxp7KRTcBEj
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANARWEAHvKigR
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAm9LSlJhh7d
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA3zpH8CVlRZ
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANA0JWd2H5RSj
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANARjvIE9EKA3
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)369Please respect copyright.PENANA2A741yRPUf
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)369Please respect copyright.PENANAKDasGZZz1H
Oh, we have an understanding alright!