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First Seen: Fri 2015-06-26
Story & Art: Scott Bieser - Colors: Lea Jean Badelles
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Transcript For Strip 1116
Panel 1Exterior of elevated monorail trundling towards a residence tower about two klicks distant.
Zander (from inside monorail car): You haven't said much since art class. Are you burned about Ophelia?
Bok (from inside car): Huh? Ophelia –?
Bok: Ah, no, it's just that I've got other stuff on my mind.
Panel 2
Inside the car, Zander and Bok suddenly lurch forward in their seats.
Zander: What other … AACK!!!
Bok: WHOA!!!
SFX: GRRIIINNNNNNNNNNDDD!!!
Panel 3
Zander peers out the window. Bok is reaching into his rucksack.
Zander: Oh, shuck me. Another power failure.
Zander: This is ridiculous! We're stuck only a klip or so from the next station!
Bok: We're also the only people in this car. Time to test this little gizmo
Panel 4
Bok is over by the door to the car, holding a small gadget against it, as Zander comes up behind him.
Zander: It should work, of course, but Bok! Where will you go? It's a 50-peter drop straight down!
Bok: We're over a lake here. The water should be nice and deep. I think.
Zander: You're out of your mind!
Panel 5
Zander grabs the tail of Bok's vest, pleading with him. The door is now open, and Bok is pulling the rucksack straps over both shoulders.
Zander: I made that opener for emergencies! What will I tell the Corbots?
Bok: This IS an emergency. I've got stuff to do and no time to waste.
Bok: If anyone asks tell 'em the door popped open by itself.
Panel 6A
Bok dives out of the monorail car as Zander calls after him.
Zander: BOK!
Panel 6B
Bok dives into the lake, making a substantial splash.
SFX: Sploosh!
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