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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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKo3TXIGuOj
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtoYsaEnL5
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUnw58Y5XA
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx83JiPR3DY
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfimN6bQ1e
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfroY1v9DPO
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5T60lGGiJ
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiV5MA612es
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPJ37oOhoe
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnoUGNwooPH
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9G1yAMfL8I
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgd9fmJgFua
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60ADj5oAYD
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4PeyTaN7o
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzKBGVrrWbY
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw1Q2FrdS9H
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFogcZ1cgn4
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUHrdtZ09ba
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRQdYiD8Hq
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNc9jloC40j
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zQI6XP1X6
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpZq0A2Mm6
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSwtGhClcw
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbP2O8rM4uZ
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv80ow8HbuT
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyehyOND1O5
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBaI0fWJcG
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8U0rQ19BnQ
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>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCoJCN81M9
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSBcP9Eilw
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5U0rAKNtpx
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU5SmnTGa1h
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsvzBC5TCP
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWoAfSIgF9
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95NsrnrbkQ
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNaGyyQBx7
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIpiXywTSr
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xUTobTOD1
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmoLE0WDc5
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7aNjGI3pZ
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBORygUzJ0
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8b6bfC8Me5
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0i929NHKN
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbiWDsIuLSf
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FINOKjmtq
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5p36UutRR7
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsOTErxczOi
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8cQDMId0q
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrYcoA35tBG
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDydzEKqRWu
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgcKZ0uDyvt
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZqxzE4dD7
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFfC6bespt
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyxtr8q7t2
Oh, yeah! Get dressed, we're going out!
PAGE 7 (EIGHT PANELS)
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA GIVES A WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER THEIR BREAKFAST PASTRIES.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUV4V1LoPb
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbii6tD4f80
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdG62kfcBpd
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2uZScdNBz
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZLmG61t9t9
'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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzvao14OIuB
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAODlTLjs7
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU75uK9PBQh
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByt8gRqiIQ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtAxx8tpqU
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFn8CmpQUi
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQQxGkKrUo
Absolutely, coming right up!
PAGE 8 (SIX PANELS)
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA SERVES TO̅MI AND JAADEN THEIR BREAKFAST AT A MAKESHIFT TABLE SHE HAS PREPARED.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3heEJO01Kq
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58HUjqMpVy
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQC93ZcoHXt
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtpx1RTM3Dk
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUCGo3MvbQ
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWFqpeQGXV
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡweP6NahcMq
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1573ONc7Hu
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFeilPMCOpI
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLba3NdJvat
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAaov0B8deQ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplseWbHONx
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbaMyb1fad
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RV28Ef6bH
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOT85gqsde5
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVgFJswHto
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjzcG1NST3
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2KQsjXVtmv
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJ6kqcY6zA
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8obVBvpbjk
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjyyRPdly4D
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCt6hyWAVo
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdGEmnuNXf
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZne8vMy97F
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLtJLZZpfn
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYHTQdgSnS
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHo9d8CnPw5
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdNndGeI4yg
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
Panel 2.230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIA6dSMEUD
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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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf88T1Jg0IS
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEsr1ZyGIFb
Couldn't have done it without you. Nice assist!
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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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVOp7wMZZCl
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCI9ZKg0mG
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0G5mtqUq9n
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqre1JwjJDZ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV1Wp7IiQwR
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXvLoV7TMx
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGeeaJ2WudA
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡncBqwGlDLQ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGNxVxeaPB
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0x9RLV0Ml
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1jkT5OHzT
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcZEJZfLv4
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5uV1W1vvk4
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrXWdCCwdQ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YDEdMhh0y
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UaG1AQQhF
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVHKNaKyxd
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1GrtVGhCI3
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNqV3NKQkBl
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTpj1AYyQE7
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44EoDLKlES
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡonCQA3wFdm
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLf6MJ0oYb
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIAYnB9oGo
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXUj15iRSm
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeepbqo32t4
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfJl4sdYvy
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtSuQPEV32
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnT6p8hBN5x
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlRee2J8lj
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCAGSL4wxd
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBxms7Dlbd
It's important because of who it belonged to.
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Panel 1.
SHAFIRA BRINGS UP SOME INFORMATION THAT SHE SCANNED ONTO A PROJECTION SCREEN AND USES A POINTER AS SHE SPEAKS.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuh1cWpJcO
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMNMNAWLIw
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdn6dwCIVOg
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXE4zORtiQo
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyFDJluPSK
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡik0utsoO79
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbA3OgEu1KE
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwwLh4imXA
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡanNYv6ERUp
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2VNGgWbp2
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuiFCDhWKDr
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomiJRbvkCO
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbQDYC39FU
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HOGdTutgx
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXWWdJNtPT
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2PZ42Mwtd9
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnThsCaZrP
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrzrP6wPa7
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWod5Sp2rs
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCwepNHQU7
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVkHyAHSs2
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hdBdlqI2I
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRNoraEB6s
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSINSIXukKH
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMdnwzeGTY
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq230pxmmi0
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMDYoa52Z2
Hey, watch where you're going.
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Panel 1.
TO̅MI REALIZING WHO THE YOUNG WOMAN IS DOES HER BEST TO DISGIUESE HER SHOCK AT THE SITUATION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2DnRrPfbg
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkD17eyVmto
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJtUmz4U7H
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqs2jfGl5J
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqpVikqZTYs
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEM1F68Yab4
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCeN3qK81b
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4L0ceUloy
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwlPbBmd36R
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONsK1D6mUU
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35aOG7XlxV
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8TuniwIaA
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDPOEc9cRm
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzPMsypFUv
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSfrY39kY6
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSL1o50rX6
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0pQa3yCCg
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZjAuWC1r4G
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3F4Wswx20
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4na0Ee6Sv
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4kVhrQ88m
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2hv32ZF6J
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRNZdYDBqE
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3GnQtB5TK
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5D8fiARlq
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezr6H7paEM
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYGCjGrxBWE
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp39XUSo0cW
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZ8K7R7hlc
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8Pv7XWoyx
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbd4KaIrB7t
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOpm1YF2Fu0
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfoSKfbjTKQ
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTlR5bJ2cF
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWovQvfn3i
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFH2UcuPNPc
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvWT0s0EaI
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ss860WHza
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41K5kzN8qA
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKtFrowwPq
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQdnuGJHWr
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNJf2jJ5VK
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5SgeiSiMIJ
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Jmmh4FUZ4
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl339ZfZGGA
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcNDO3qG9Hw
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlVzjORq31
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMBjndwoLFc
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sI8R18GNe
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNq6KRjHqt
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 1.230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIsaZKjZbN
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Q3vhO4bl0
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgkcNm4EEyy
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Hxh8LQECn
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHqifLMtjQ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKzJGt2D12
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbBg6W57geQ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJCvQdq6VR
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjdCfTpxHbz
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOMdk60BafX
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5F9SIZCx2x
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB9cWCks3wi
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoIizlqB5A
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WUkI805bn
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7SLlG23al
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbawv7n9zoM
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNF1B1pdS1o
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEC7xuJAnRT
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG73k0Q1tvl
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPaPI8XPgR5
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQENB3Nl1Js
That's not a bad idea.
PAGE 25 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKzfCZxOx1
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnyPVNGLYa
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkFiTmB3hF
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxe6fsyq3FJ
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnl7TX0NbbJ
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfFTIKdvY9
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdg1atf2RFO
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvXIjbBRQg
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi9ccGhxQ5m
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmaSc3nxd9T
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ429jhXzoK1
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)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4I6mpiR5B
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)230Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2aAQeXDsj
Oh, we have an understanding alright!
