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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHjpHvYFuo
Can you speak?
UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWd57LS4ECR
Yes. Release me!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFAZJdXjyaB
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWAPpVnN2o
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHzgY925gj
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!
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Panel 1.
DETECTIVE HADID HITS UNDEAD BARBARY PIRATE ACROSS THE FACE WITH HIS PISTOL.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqfYUcD38k
Blasted freak!
Panel 2.
DETECTIVE HASSAN HOLDS BACK DETECTIVE HADID.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ79HjFQRAz
Would you get ahold of yourself? How are we supposed to get answers if you damage it?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUyT3Gwpv8z
You saw what it tried to do!
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfRx4Z7DPb0
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWxTznzYwDu
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NOkth5hlm
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5OnPXhi0N
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwAeSw6Jume
What in the world?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZI10txicY
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.
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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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGTPQ63wRz
Those straps are going to hold it, right?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5gryoNp65
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVKz55I489
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggeELzoZGK
Would you reign it in, Hadid?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1ZJf1S0Pc
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkMhRuFpoTK
Not all is lost. There are still discoveries to be made. Look there.
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Panel 1.
DETECTIVES HASSAN AND HADID LOOK INTO THE INTERROGATION ROOM THROUGH THE GLASS.
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxh0VJ8Jay
That's a crest known to be worn by Barbary Pirates.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnAGclcxyw3
What makes you so sure?
DETECTIVE HASSAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3rXaqbd6P
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡugSRffA92d
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjDmhRyTSz
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdoBm5ZY1jS
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsuKeyfQLcr
Oh, come on, Hadid. Reading could do you some good.
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0RjYXOfK9
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9Y8z3LDMp
Oh, would you stop being such a big baby?
DETECTIVE HADID: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTOyy9zfGM
You're lucky that I like you, Hassan.
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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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkZDtQ8Rp9
Hey, Monica, do you believe that the archives would have information on the Battle of Derna?
MONICA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzS259JOp9J
I believe that we could. You'd just have to check.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmIJ32UlZW
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZG0mNbsht
I was looking for a reason to stretch my legs anyway. I suppose I could tag along.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3a4rJ3BCcd
Even better.
Panel 5.
MONICA AND SHAFIRA GO TO THE ACHIEVES AND MONICA SWIPES THEM IN USING HER CARD.
MONICA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJAOnXgQEZ
So, what are you hoping to find?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fVpmyfGDY
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0b46jtLC3
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qKtuTcTwi
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgzlT9iOdx
Here they are! I will get these back to you as soon as I can.
MONICA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeU6JtBmHfM
Oh, it's all fine. I hope that you find what you were looking for.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSVV37jqli
Me too. Thanks for your help.
MONICA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9g6PreRE1
Anytime.
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INT. JAADEN'S FLAT - MORNING
TO̅MI WAKES UP IN HER BED AND STRETCHES.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVW4gq1Jnz
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGzY2QsAoI
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMtLZpaeIc
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwothXp29X
Good morning.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DdJkz7yM2
Hey, hi, hello!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1HJN6r0FK
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm3wK76Tgqd
Oh, yeah, that's right. Dinner was interrupted last night. Boy, that was a bummer, right?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO4S0asLrKg
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFki81D3tO
I know just the place!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFALflIv96z
Y—you do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUhOZtsFMd
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>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDG7Zkh4pau
Thank you, have a wonderful day!
WOMAN NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAVMhjLCXo
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEgZcpl9YY
Hey, Noha!
Panel 4.
NOHA DEVELOPS A DELIGHTED EXPRESSION AS TO̅MI AND JAADEN APPROACH HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41fAlyuTqG
Ah, To̅mi. Good morning! It's nice to see you again!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbAVqLCJ2Eh
'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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViEfBs1epn
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfa8b6UKnQ6
You wouldn't happen to have breakfast options, would you?
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1UZmbu92jQ
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9M9keTYxS
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGfTt0qTcx
Yep, and you'll love it.
Panel 7.
JAADEN HANDS THE MENUES BACK TO NOHA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yqpgy3LKH
Two of the Beid Bel Basturma, please.
Panel 8.
NOHA HOLDS UP A SPATULA WITH A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAViDKAlMD
Absolutely, coming right up!
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EXT. NOHA'S FOOD STAND - MORNING
NOHA SERVES TO̅MI AND JAADEN THEIR BREAKFAST AT A MAKESHIFT TABLE SHE HAS PREPARED.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsy9npEy70A
Please enjoy.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByFTNzo1Jc
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOFtXsf6oo
This is amazing! It might be the best breakfast I've ever tasted!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5OqfInfKg
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnyev4F2DJ
Hey, Noha, would you mind sitting with us for a bit?
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJ1ADfBAS4
Oh, I couldn't—!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqlifMefaT
No, please. I won't stop you from working, I've just got to hear your story!
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODfvJwkAt8
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2TX1t7y3WX
How'd you learn to cook this way?
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJmi80jmPLr
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUvT8IKhKt
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtul29IGhGp
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡylu8fMj27K
That's... oh, my—! Do you really think that something like that could happen?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3M9n5HkpD
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlpunq6M8C
No one has ever said something like that to me before.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLqyXH8IpG
Oh, I'm sorry, Noha. I wasn't trying to make you cry.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmE3DzO86O
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyd8XNsfiaS
If there's a possibility of that happening, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaPZIMSIk6
Great, let me get your number.
Panel 3.
NOHA HANDS JAADEN A PIECE OF PAPER WITH HER CONTACT INFORMATION ON IT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdUsN6hmZsC
I'll be sure to call you as soon as I know more details.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuvMG6dqdn
Thank you!
Panel 4.
NOHA SINCERELY GRASPS TO̅MI'S HAND IN A THANKFUL GESTURE.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEP6q1EzgcU
Thank you, too, To̅mi!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlv34S16oQ1
It was nothing.
Panel 5.
NOHA WAVES GOODBYE TO TO̅MI AND JAADEN AS MORE CUSTOMERS ARRIVE AT HER STAND.
NOHA: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRz96QUpRv
I'm sorry but I have to get back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxJm86BDhv
Yeah, sure handle your business, girl!
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Panel 1.
JAADEN LOOKS TO̅MI WITH AN EXCITED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI HOLDS UP A BROCHURE WITH AN EXCITED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZKQLb5uSF
Hey, before the day passes us by, we should do something fun!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJoxu2BUpN
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdAkEu9WUS
Not if we spend all day talking about it. Eat up, we're gonna hit the town!
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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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IRlgtxeBt
Way to go, girl! That was an awesome save!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwouQ0WEPA
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeB7EGkCVcG
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwICYe7VrLA
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZbEqbjLzG
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcp7SbMzoyy
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Yzuq9Pdv5
That being said, we just have to fit it sometime after the ceremony. Hopefully, there's enough time.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw3fbNtGWoV
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIr7ImxIu5
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEe6orTGOw5
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ527zit7fmb
My great-grandpa Alden Stewart acquired the sapphire while taking part in the Battle of Derna.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7okXhro9V
What was the Battle of Derna?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Q3blFbKqI
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnv6C1DS73
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLs0FZb14Y3
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQHRGkmteTV
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJTBDFarII
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzFxbbIqVf
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd5nLRc1JGF
Hmm.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX7agW924go
What?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl4ThHvLlGW
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJFTrWXoH2
Well, it's not mine. Why should I have any say in what you do with it?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKYH3EdnRm
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Krk1p8S8s
Just do what feels right.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7807fOOuSH
Thanks.
PAGE 13 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN FISHES HER PHONE OUT OF HER POCKET AS IT BEGINS TO RING.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMMJO4IId2
I'm sorry, To̅mi, give me a second.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmAEQM1f1nT
No, you're good. Take your time.
Panel 2.
JAADEN STEPS AWAY TO TALK ON THE PHONE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22CB5VxPQs
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDfDlLDMVY
Hey, so apparently, Shafira wants to talk to me. You wouldn't mind tagging along for a while, would you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH17hQXPuit
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RD1Pavt3W
Thank you, To̅mi. You're the best, you know that?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZDXaGQedd
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXNHCzXynHx
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTVDFEwVCk
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtZWqteRs0
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnXwYeSRxk
It is?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddCBJfrREd
Do you think it will ward them off?
Panel 2.
SHAFIRA LOOKS AT TO̅MI AND JAADEN WITH WITH A () EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODZH4K5DQu
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkpe8rVSwqd
The Xesyn Sapphire actually denotes the existence of Xesyn. An ancient sea deity that represented chaos and the unknown.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSedCJWyNT
So, the Brine Beasts are Xesyn's minions.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AKeRosGyB
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrY0jPdL83
Why didn't he tell anyone about the experiences that he had?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb61Yvau0dS
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL3n8jS26dr
I wonder why they're reappearing now if the sapphire has been here all this time.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgKPhaCiJo
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VlalHUZip
What's so special about the iron? I honestly thought that it was kind of shabby.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9FqHWSlvyb
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX16l2NFcGE
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTrtf6HMk0
What are you planning?
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kdsi2dNlr
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIeFbNdybJQ
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFwMfYAmeS
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMAJUCVsww
Oh, no you don't!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE SHAFIRA'S OFFICE MUCH TO THE CONFUSION OF JAADEN AND SHAFIRA.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYD9Qd587B
Hey, where're you off to?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM1wOxblTed
Um, I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MC6VIMyki
Oh, gotcha.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LEAVES SHAFIRA'S OFFICE HEADING TOWARD A RESTROOM.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYN9pCZOysq
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5D2hgj4vae
Rallsesdailr.
PAGE 16 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE RESTROOM WINDOW AND GAINS ALTITUDE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFw9dtqNlR8
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHn9Rmglk62
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2c487aol07
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3mpvbGHIU5
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVe8J4YAZW
Oh, I am so sorry about that.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNywNm4bdWe
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3M47MYYTDa
Who me? No, I don't think so.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqf4wCEZlBV
No, we've definitely met. I remember that bandana.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4FhVI55NT
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFROyH50ga
Boy, she's awful touchy all of a sudden.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7wJfPZjG1
Hey, what's the hurry?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5zw6lDYbV
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrYkzT8Chw9
She'll be in for an awful long wait if you go that way. The park is north of here.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFTkHQzJQ7
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvvRi0goTc
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkbP7FDaSK
Oh, no thanks. I'm sure that I can find it on my own.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWOfduYZOqB
Please, I insist.
Panel 5.
UNKNOWN FEMALE WOMAN LETS GO OF TO̅MI'S ARM AND EXTENDS HER HAND TO HER.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8XFYTGdZdi
Sorry, we got off to such a bumpy start. The name's Lyme.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH LYME.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJpl5Cc3GC
Um, nice to meet you. My name's To̅mi.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ObDLIRKT7
To̅mi, huh? I like that name. Well, follow me, To̅mi. I'll get you where you're trying to go.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MQ37nQHOM
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz5qBrWTx4i
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT9woROulGW
Um, Lyme, this doesn't look like the parks.
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtf2xUPrPDM
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwh8PMBtNIL
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ4QK4EEDyq
I don't know why you're attacking me but I've got no beef with you! Let me go!
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8k7zFKruFU
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡju9YT6ogu2
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdEaiXV9kBg
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWs4Blewiqe
Argh!!!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI FLIES INTO THE AIR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrXI4qfzFv
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVck2KxGxFK
Where are going, To̅mi?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGKWrAPT9w
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ltbcOZLN0
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCAib4FKaXt
I didn't know that you could fly. You're more capable than I thought.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4ZMOz9tmI
You must have been the one who was spying on me last night.
Panel 2.
LYME GIVES TO̅MI A DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION.
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9sFT8osvmL
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIl4JneD43a
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzRR3Wrj0B0
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxRnIK6Wm8
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMWRcmL977
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOHx7s6vjm
Shouldn't have said that!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJY0LHJjtv
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjj3CEXcDL
What?!
Panel 5.
LYME PROCEEDS TO RICOCHET AROUND THE ROOM.
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KRierthvx
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JZW5G7KvS
Yeah, after you attacked me!
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4S52pgr1Ld
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChXMXoVsnB
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAB3a0v4V79
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaoKmiIGgZF
Now!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI PLACES HER HAND FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDvUHZk0ZV
Isailr!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI GENERATES ICE AROUND THE ROOM WHICH FREEZES LYME IN PLACE.
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2LnVfprMs
No!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI BEGINS TO LEAVE THE STORAGE ROOM SHE NOTICES THAT LYME IS STILL ABLE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDEVnTfloU
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 1.652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WIo48eD5O
CUT TO: EL, GOUNA, EGYPT652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLuSKly3rr
INT. SHAFIRA SARKIS' OFFICE - LATE MORNING
TO̅MI WALKS BACK INTO SHAFIRA'S OFFICE. JAADEN AND SHAFIRA GLANCE AT HER WITH PUZZLED EXPRESSIONS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0dfb9oRhu
Hey, did you find the restrooms okay?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSa8I8qnNG
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmI1vfla6E
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLUbbzyKxP
You didn't go to the restroom, did you?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1yFWwgMnG
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakkmscDxl2
Oh, you had your hands full. Thank you for looking out for us.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK2NLPctR7N
No biggie.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1vqaWfIFFW
This is bad. There are too many questions piling up all at once.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBKrbbmH9l
My thoughts exactly.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION. TO̅MI PINCHES HER CHIN WITH A STUMPED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4vwU2YrcI
What do you think we should do?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vmSQUTGg6
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0m8PQXGmst
Sounds like trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmdDWIH2Fo
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpnpRbJzxf
Ah, please go get help!
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibFMtgqxqX
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmCf8sa76P
Faisailr!
Panel 8.
MS. SARKIS REGROUPS WITH TO̅MI AND JAADEN GLANCING BACK AT THE BURT HUSKS OF THE PARROT-LIKE BRINE BEASTS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVysjD1tSNP
I don't think we should stay here. More of them could show up.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsxCfBPGIl
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdYeZZsF0i
That's not a bad idea.
PAGE 25 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTG8LRinPht
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIbxrPpSyS
INT. STORAGE SPACE - LATE NOON
LYME SHATTERS THE WEAKENED ICE FREEING HERSELF.
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSI3MUdxOB9
This means war, To̅mi!
Panel 2.
LYME GLANCES AT HER COMMUNICATOR AS IT BEGINS RINGING.
LYME: (WHISPERING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡynVLi4gXkB
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLW8Lov3XH
Agent Lyme speaking.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLv2Amw2KQ
Were you able to obtain more information on the target?
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkwxvSruP9
Yes, there were however some complications. Indirectly, Sarkis has enlisted the aid of another metahuman.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOlOQhULl70
We know your talents to be extremely capable. I'm sure that you will have no issue dealing with this new threat.
LYME: (BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcw3enIqlH
You still haven't revealed the nature of my assignment.
UNKNOWN COMMANDER: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡml9il6IqN2
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlnwRRbs5p
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)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNFEeKUyAy
I'm just glad we still have the understanding, Agent Lyme.
LYME: (THINKING BALLOON)652Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXGKPKsrOsI
Oh, we have an understanding alright!
and then Add to home screen.