PAGE 1 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0glRskVJzi
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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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeLVPrrVay
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJYT7nXaxG
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXpBDLbn40
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTwMXnU0F2H
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTOhnk5mxu
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5GLZCey0I
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5213dwLCL
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeh01o76Ne
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99bROopTpz
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtttQkN6x1k
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQMaQmQi5W
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMQaeZlxXy
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnDSgA5KwH
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWffTdhKtJS
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMBqFMyulV
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3OLLFhfV4
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtefYPNXNUs
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmJ3R4bShu
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHR2135DY3
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufACzsMMxi
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEIEBd1oxo
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1E5r52zqE
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXl1RiiaTuT
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRr1QBmLjiv
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8DWZFcHFw
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukQPOrTYVL
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGqgzXAANR
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQBOjTqLkd
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>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19Wp0GwXo5
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4J3rYEnm7D
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgYhI0jDmV
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPKdtK2yPu
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYv1CxdjVy
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGIS1iOfYI
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk7CK5JPEaR
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzGIY0RsHy
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlkvT77dqI
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUXTVDxyjaG
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYguhzIiAgZ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJog3RmwYl
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8NDe4Cgb7
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfhqKs41gS
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe84HY7cXAw
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3TgikZHAK
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUqqmAVAvB
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwP5c5bLyl
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSZ35kTJnN
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHseBVyqJr
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bLTB8Siut
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDf5sWGIpF7
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9O0d9VTKZ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1ZmEPkggJ
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdra40X5fG1
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJQ6ExV4xv
Oh, yeah! Get dressed, we're going out!
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA GIVES A WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER THEIR BREAKFAST PASTRIES.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7tkke9BlW
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5igRTC1Oz
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFY6lPevzY
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡElnzWRDUup
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc9LdrSAVBq
'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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRcgQUsFxHs
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpaI3zE0cWw
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF0ETEKWoHZ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7z8MvgSm8
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflJXt7o9rQ
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6OUGYp46Z
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsw7J6XNEs
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzetHUjbnE9
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKe4L5Q2HMR
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLelvfdnjAL
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtTqM0QDD6
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEd4eTuoVOr
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8MvFFNa3i
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8C1esCX9Bj
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdWZXbyZdi
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqoWZdoz9dP
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEk6lA2QDuX
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡELv0IsZXUJ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZgRx7goDP
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ73zOa8TFXA
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0AtWYrP10
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9x3TuTvMR
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQofG6l5l0X
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AeyVU5Sd9
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnBWXZrz5A
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86hpPJGAvf
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32jESitqyy
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT7SkfIHB3R
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOIUiQNf8kj
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu10NnIq66n
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK0W4lWLGQT
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWJjfrd6I1
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBLxrBWTFK
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuj0BkTwDV
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkvqKNAoRJ
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
Panel 2.414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKP0qZI3TRO
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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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBKliQwnxv
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiM5hfcckfp
Couldn't have done it without you. Nice assist!
PAGE 11 (SEVEN PANELS)
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EXT. GO-KART TRACK - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN TAKE THE FINAL TURN TOWARD THE FINISH LINE.
Panel 2.
JAADEN MANAGES TO KEEP THE INSIDE LANE THEN SPEEDS OFF AND MANAGES TO WIN THE RACE.
Panel 3.414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPGFUOtZNQ
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EXT. CITY CANALS - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN TAKE A BOAT RIDE THROUGH THE CANALS OF THE CITY.
Panel 4.414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCtebSr7WlO
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INT. SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK THROUGH A SUPERMARKET TOGETHER LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT PRODUCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13wJ1zgTWu
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzFmO6WI7O
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRokEvC9zcQ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwv5z0YocD
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUimIlYxySS
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPVHA8IS9p7
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomGFaCelir
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhb8YGGHqnS
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXKf5PwYraI
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBX2w9qaEuF
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCChducOoFj
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhocrxu1f7S
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1FYCEoqbl
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmS8hs0wLo
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsyhEVx27St
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXH783cKcie
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7XMtYVqPS
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZr5vkADapF
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnycluc7mle
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqd7ezT4TR
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOF2rdBDgn6
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8h4NzV77Y8
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtkH02c81L
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0naexCRxm
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55hgKANCHN
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ie7biWIzs
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ575Of5nM0M
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4MpGC61ZkT
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsPQvu9tKp
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtixVbb7dno
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ZV4t6PRG5
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8U76oJTHxl
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvrSN13LEb
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4tCK1FwR8W
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPb3kqKbCsM
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzyZebRUSL
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnfWdBOD9V
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Heej3uvZ3
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBncRoFUo9p
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBSgDWSygU
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ318FVo7eSg
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGNtEKRId2
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0uOkqKl2C
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIEAvkfpaM
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0g2kNTIB2e
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjqcj4ZUz4
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UHSnYM4k2
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoeUD94jjBj
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVUEqQTOpk
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFppg2AJV12
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXxFGBGFZIz
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7oLMAwxx8r
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLSyR25F2g
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6PlFGMyKW
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hnnAAgqKd
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtn7LQJUKAZ
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SCK7i8rXC
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwoONwu0dl
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMKTlDXLBa
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ihsk4XKep
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxND0rRySTc
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Fauo09JT2
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkrpWN9T46
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4CGfTashw
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBO52QL2Hab
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5dZoFafN7
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDbtweIjHX
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkl1apm1ALA
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSXU7uu7v0D
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84w4MBHZYU
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBeNl7LkiC
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRPoHegsep
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRZbSLLDoM
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblWoVWjOF2
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5xelcIolK
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWBRDXzwLn
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFAIjcVvIH
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jDiZr3Ilr
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdjrfAs4G8
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSri1c1ZAs
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8HWUPa8Uxv
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZHnoIfYkQ
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkBXWsEbMM
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzr3rhPj4ZQ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeC0Or5OglI
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OvX66Zndz
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwEoIq6CfS
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Me7kiasiK
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuZLemvjej
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukhv0vvDCb
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfJcwH2iym
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSE6ndHXJo
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVBQsnzUUI9
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfXhIBA4pq
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzrIFiC31l
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNYdHX6Z3Lt
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZG2Q7DOtX
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTEtzvmpvH
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEY0kbWaMXZ
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg97Naa0HpJ
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICjXF9B2fz
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOfsBh0csE
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkYIPfHtbz
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnavhjfBV7
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhdzupBeuEc
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhk29SMUxr
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oAYMfabjL
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kw672WLUe
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdwVlCUq3b
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 1.414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPv9FYoTppP
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0toMKxfhf
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzwOsQuX3T
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJF4GzkxhRP
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNvJPAT20qf
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTiFN2KWaC
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFTGZnca6s2
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwVJ7VMHwSO
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQ04jRDmGr
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGu5lVDyMIN
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnN3nK2Xc4X
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGngMUrugHO
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyoWgD0x1cy
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJDTe4Cpbi
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJu3eOFnPtP
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tf9En3Kf5
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBiNAuM4cD0
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSHGyeATBf
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt1lBlNOypn
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡas8HTNMhHr
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEykm1bl5X
That's not a bad idea.
PAGE 25 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrTsOqTuXc
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SAVY0jm8l
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEqv0QSvnd
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZEFFYtg32
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bDH7YARRO
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52rn9dESDC
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTxrdf43DY
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0EiLRRGEiN
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtvzO81X3H
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XJ2yksQb5
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRGzHrIjam
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)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFn5KJOHAB9
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)414Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfNOKxlNFx
Oh, we have an understanding alright!
